Audre' Wever, CPA
Audre’ Wever, CPA, President and Owner of A.Wever Advisory, is a finance executive and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience driving financial transformation, operational efficiency, and strategic growth for organizations across industries. She serves as the primary client contact at her firm, leading business growth and client acquisition, overseeing system implementations, developing executive-level financial reporting, and managing day-to-day operations, including payroll and HR compliance. Since founding A.Wever Advisory five years ago, she has grown the practice from a solo operation to a six-person team, expanding services into business transformation and outsourced accounting and finance solutions. Audre’’s career is marked by consistent advancement and multiple internal promotions across corporate finance roles. She began at Associated Electric Cooperative in Springfield, Missouri, advancing from staff accountant to accounting manager through senior accounting and FP&A positions. She further honed her expertise at BKD in software implementation and at BlueScope, where she led revenue recognition and lease standard implementations, Oracle reporting, and statutory reporting with teams in Mexico and the US. She also served as controller at the Cooperative Finance Association (CFA) before returning to BlueScope Coated Products in a leadership role, gaining extensive experience that laid the foundation for launching her own advisory firm. Known for her honesty, transparency, and practical collaboration, Audre’ specializes in optimizing financial operations, streamlining reporting, and implementing technology-driven solutions that ensure compliance with GAAP and IFRS. She holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Missouri State University and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant. Through her leadership, strategic insight, and entrepreneurial approach, Audre’ empowers organizations to transform their finance functions into agile, data-informed engines for growth and success.
• Missouri State University - BS, Accounting
• Member, AICPA
What do you attribute your success to?
Putting in the time and the work: hustle, persistence, and willingness to take risks to grow the business.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Speak up and self-advocate: be bold and let decision-makers know you can take on more responsibility (advice she attributes to Dave McNabb).
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Know how to be assertive and hold your ground tactfully, set boundaries, continue your education, and be willing to work hard.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Keeping up with rapidly evolving technology and AI: adopting AI to streamline transactional work while maintaining human oversight for exceptions and ensuring data security.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Honesty, transparency, and being a decent human being.
Locations
A.Wever Advisory
1201 Northwest Briarcliff Parkway, Briarcliff West, 2nd Floor - #2091, Kansas City, MO 64116