MBA Bernhard Westermann

Profile

Bernhard Westermann joined the BM Partner Group in 2017. Previously, he was already self-employed for 27 years. Due to his long-standing experience as public auditor and tax advisor with focus areas in tax law and in auditing he has extensive knowledge in consulting and representing individuals and legal entities in the relevant topics. His experience with international activities at Big Four companies and experience as mediator are regularly used in complex consultancy situations.

Business Activities

• Restructuring of businesses (mergers, split-ups, change of form)

• Corporate Finance (acquisition and divestments of businesses, interests in businesses, MBO, MBI, Going Public)

• Due Diligences

• Tax planning

• Tax proceedings

• Auditing of national and international businesses

• Estate planning (trusts, execution)

• Taxation of non-profit organisations

Education

2004
Business Mediator (IHK – Chamber of Commerce Frankfurt)

1988
US CPA

1982
German Public Auditor

1981
Chartered Tax Advisor

1976
University Cologne, MBA

Languages

German, English

Work Experience

since 2017
Partner of BM Partner Group

2007 – 2017
Self-employed and managing director in a medium sized CPA and Tax Advisor company, Düsseldorf

1990 – 2007
Self-employed and partner/owner in a medium sized CPA and Tax Advisor company, Paderborn

1986 – 1990
Coopers and Lybrand, New York and Amsterdam

1982 – 1986
KPMG, Brussels

1976 – 1982
Employed by CPAs and CPA firms

Memberships

• Chamber of Public Accountants

• Institute of Public Accountants in Germany

• Chamber of Chartered Tax Advisors

• Society for Business Mediation and Conflict Management (EUCON)

• Rotary Club Düsseldorf Schlossturm

• Düsseldorfer Golf Club