Brian R. Bluhm, CPA
Partner/Chief Quality Officer
I believe quality client service means being able to provide solutions for our clients, whether by utilizing a service I provide or by referring them to someone who is able to provide the service they need.
OVERVIEW
Brian serves as the firm's Chief Quality Officer. His diverse private and public accounting experiences have allowed him to serve in several leadership roles and help guide the firm.
Brian ensures Eide Bailly engagement teams have the right tools and information to provide high-quality, effective and efficient service to our clients.
When he's not hard at work, Brian is an avid University of North Dakota hockey fan who also keeps up with Minnesota high school hockey. He also enjoys running and reading, at least until the game starts.
QUALIFICATIONS
Memberships
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Member, Peer Review Board and National Peer Review Committee
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Past member, Auditing Standards Board, PCPS Technical Issues Committee and AICPA representative to the International Federation of Accountants Small and Medium Practices Committee
- Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants - Former Member of Peer Review Committee
Designations/Licensures
- Certified Public Accountant
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Accounting – University of South Dakota, Vermillion
KNOWLEDGE
Client Work
- Assisted SEC registrants, manufacturers, equipment dealerships, wholesale/retail companies and construction contractors with their public accounting needs.
- Conducted engagements, including Sarbanes Oxley 404, preparation of prospective financial statements, business valuations and internal control studies.
- Performed peer reviews, including assignments as the team captain on several regional and local firm peer reviews.
- Provided private industry accounting.