Wipfli: Elects new partner in Milwaukee

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin (July 18, 2011) — A new partner has been elected in the Milwaukee office of Wipfli LLP, a national CPA and consulting firm with 20 offices across the United States. Scott Schumacher is among a group of seven associates who were elected to partner this year in the firm.

With over 15 years of experience, Schumacher has focused on providing business consulting to closely held and family-owned businesses in the manufacturing and distribution industry sectors. He is also the leader of Wipfli LLP’s research and development (R&D) tax credit service. Schumacher is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He holds a bachelor of business administration degree in accounting and a master’s degree in taxation from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He also holds a certificate in state and local taxation from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

About Wipfli LLP

With approximately 1,000 associates and 22 offices in the United States and India, Wipfli LLP (Wipfli) ranks among the top 30 accounting and business consulting firms in the nation. For over 81 years, Wipfli has provided private and publicly held companies with industry-focused assurance, accounting, tax and consulting services to help clients overcome their business challenges today and plan for tomorrow. The firm’s clients include manufacturers, construction companies, contractors and developers, real estate companies, health care organizations, financial institutions, insurance companies, nonprofit organizations, units of government, dealerships and individuals. Wipfli is an independent member of PKF International Limited, the tenth largest global accounting network in the world. For more information, visit http://www.wipfli.com.