Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Chicago CPA Partner for Audit, Tax & Consulting Services
Founded in 1949, Warady & Davis has grown into a Top 25 Chicago CPA firm with 150+ team members, serving clients across the U.S. and internationally. Our expertise spans audit, accounting, tax, and consulting services for privately-held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and families. With deep industry specialization in construction, healthcare, manufacturing, and nonprofits, we combine the resources of a mid-sized firm with personalized, hands-on Partner involvement.Our 75-year legacy reflects a commitment to client success through tailored advice, innovative solutions, and a culture of trust. Recognized nationally for workplace excellence, we prioritize long-term relationships and a collaborative approach that extends to our team, clients, and community. Our accreditations and peer-reviewed quality standards underscore our dedication to excellence in every service we provide.
Services
Audit Services
Tax Planning
Business Valuation
Forensic Accounting
Wealth Management
Details
- Year established: 1949
Highlights and features
- 75 years of proven expertise serving businesses nationwide
- Personalized service with Partner-level involvement
- Specialized industry knowledge across 8+ sectors
- Recognized as a top workplace by Accounting Today
- Comprehensive services from tax planning to forensic accounting
Associations and certifications
- AICPA Peer Review Program
- Governmental Audit Quality Center
- Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center
- National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA)
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)
- The Business Valuation Association (BVA)
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE)
What people say
Best CPA I could ask for
Invaluable business partner
Honest advisors
Deep bench of expertise
Always there for me
Services
Audit Services
Our audit services provide accurate, unbiased financial reporting with AICPA-accredited quality standards. We serve businesses, nonprofits, and employee benefit plans through comprehensive audits, reviews, and compliance assessments. Our team ensures regulatory adherence while delivering actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
Tax Planning
We offer year-round tax planning for individuals and businesses, specializing in multi-state taxation, R&D credits, and international compliance. Our experts identify savings opportunities while ensuring adherence to evolving regulations through proactive, personalized strategies.
Business Valuation
W&D Consulting provides certified business valuations for mergers, acquisitions, and succession planning. Our accredited analysts use industry-specific methodologies to deliver defensible valuations for privately-held companies across diverse sectors.
Forensic Accounting
Our CFE-certified team conducts fraud investigations, litigation support, and damage quantification. Services include internal control assessments, asset tracing, and expert testimony for civil and criminal cases involving financial disputes.
Wealth Management
We provide holistic wealth management for high-net-worth individuals, integrating tax strategies, estate planning, and investment advisory services. Our approach focuses on preserving family wealth across generations through customized, long-term solutions.
People
Martin J. Albert
CPA, Partner
With decades of experience, Martin J. Albert specializes in audit and assurance services for manufacturing and distribution clients. He leads quality control initiatives and mentors staff on regulatory compliance.
Seth Appel
Enrolled Agent, Partner
Seth Appel directs tax operations and specializes in complex tax planning for real estate and construction businesses. He advises on federal tax credits and multi-state compliance strategies.
Michael Boban
CPA, Partner
Michael Boban leads audit engagements for healthcare clients, focusing on regulatory compliance and operational efficiency improvements through data-driven financial analysis.
Mark Thomas
CPA, CFE, Co-Managing Partner
Mark Thomas oversees forensic accounting services, specializing in fraud investigations and litigation support. He has testified as an expert witness in multiple high-profile financial disputes.
Joel M. Friedman
JD, CPA, Partner
Joel M. Friedman combines legal and accounting expertise to advise on business succession planning and estate tax strategies for family-owned enterprises.
Questions
What industries does Warady & Davis specialize in?
We serve construction, healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, nonprofits, and closely-held businesses with tailored accounting solutions.
How long has Warady & Davis been in business?
We've grown with clients since 1949, celebrating 75 years of continuous service in 2024.
What accounting software do you support?
Our team works with QuickBooks, Sage/Peachtree, and industry-specific platforms for seamless integration.
Are you a certified public accounting firm?
Yes, we're a Top 25 Chicago CPA firm with AICPA-accredited audit quality standards.
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