Bill LaBrake, CPA
Partner
Diverse experience with manufacturing, construction, and other commercial clients allows Bill LaBrake to become his clients’ most trusted business advisor and to build a strong business relationship with them. His clients can rely on him to provide quality and timely service as well as offer constructive recommendations to improve their operations and profitability.
Bill joined Wipfli LLP in 1984 after graduating from college. He has over 28 years of experience in public accounting serving clients of all sizes and types. Currently, Bill serves on Wipfli’s manufacturing and construction practice groups and heads up the firm’s Central Region construction and real estate practice. He also has extensive experience with auditing employee benefit plans and helps lead the firm’s Central Region in staying current with ERISA and DOL audit requirements for employee benefit plans.
Certifications- Certified Public Accountant
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) - Member
- Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA) - Member and past board member
- North Central Chapter of WICPA - Past president
- Leadership Wausau/Marathon County - Graduate
- Greenwood Hills Country Club - Past advisory board member
- Has been involved in numerous fund-raising activities within the community, including United Way and the Performing Arts Foundation
Services
Assurance servicesAreas of Focus
- Financial Statement Services - Audits, Reviews, and Compilations
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Business Start-Up and Entity Selection
- Corporate Tax Compliance and Planning
Education
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh- Bachelor of business administration degree in accounting and finance