Brad Klassen, CPA, CA

Brad Klassen adds decades of experience, and sophisticated tax knowledge in both consulting and tax preparation to Fort Group. He earned his CA designation in 1988, completed CPA Canada’s In-Depth Tax program in 1991 and has been continuously serving clients and providing tax advice to both private business and not-for-profits on both a local and global scale.

Joining the company as a partner in 2021, after 27 years at a major Canadian accounting firm, Brad has taught tax courses for CPA Manitoba, has served as a tutor for the national In-Depth Tax program and continues to lead development courses for CPA Manitoba in taxation.

Throughout his career Brad has primarily serviced small to medium-sized businesses across all industries, and specializes in structuring transactions in a tax-effective manner including: mergers and acquisitions, estate planning, and reorganizations.

Known for his dedication to volunteering in his community, Brad currently serves as secretary-treasurer of the Executive Committee, and chair of the Finance and Stewardship Committee for Concordia Hospital. He is also on the Board of Directors of the Concordia Wellness Projects Inc. In the past, has also volunteered with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, McIvor Avenue Mennonite Brethren, and House Blend Ministries.

Brad Klassen, CPA, CA

Brad laces up his running shoes and brings an extra measure of competitive spirit to Fort Group, (not that we needed any more). As someone who enjoys competing in triathlons, Brad can surely hold his own with the other partners who merely run marathons.

A family man, Brad loves to spend time with his wife, Cheryl, their three adult children (and their spouses) and his 6 active grandchildren. He enjoys travelling overseas and all over North America. Some of his favourite destinations have been France, England, Italy, Australia, Arizona and New York, and hopes to soon visit New Zealand, Australia (again), Virginia, and try a European river cruise.