Allen D. Wegener, CPA

Partner

 Email:  Tel: 847-444-8483

Areas of Expertise:

Allen brings in excess of 20 years of experience in taxation, financial accounting and consulting to FGMK, LLC, small to mid-size entities and their owners. He regularly works with his clients to identify improvements and efficiencies in client business operations. Allen has a clear understanding of the tax issues of his clients and uses this knowledge to explore tax planning opportunities as well to represent them before taxing authorities.

Allen maintains and manages his own client portfolio, in addition to providing his expertise to other clients of the firm. In addition, he also regularly consults with other CPA's who seek his advice and expertise regarding their own clients' needs.

Industries Served:

Manufacturing, Distribution, Real Estate, Financial Services, Service Business, Restaurants, Advertising and Health Care

Background:

Allen's career started as a governmental tax auditor. He moved to public accounting by joining a local area mid-size firm and then joined a small local firm specializing in servicing Health Care providers. In 1994, he joined Kach Hartman, Ltd., which merged into FGMK, LLC in November 2002.

Education:

B.S., Accounting, Northern Illinois University 1982
Certified Public Accountant

Memberships:

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Illinois CPA Society

Community Involvement:

March of Dimes - He serves as a Chairperson on behalf of the Illinois Chapter's Team Mission Project and participates in the annual Walk America fund raising event.

Personal Philosophy:

"I believe my clients look to me as their trusted advisor. I often will play the role as "devil's advocate" to insure that all sides of an issue are explored. I pride myself on understanding the internal workings of my clients' businesses and being pro-active to their needs."