Kelly M. Fisher, CPA
Practice Partner
With 17 years of experience, Kelly Fisher has served as a strategic advisor to a range of companies. Her diverse business experiences have allowed her to advise clients on a wide range of strategic matters — such as governance and strategic planning — within a variety of industries, including technology, professional services, manufacturing and distribution, and multinational companies. Kelly has built a strong record of helping bring transformational ideas to her clients and has extensive experience implementing new technologies.
As practice partner, Kelly drives Wipfli’s practice vision, strategy and execution by focusing on innovation and transformation. She oversees Wipfli’s consulting, audit and tax practices, and her team focuses on aligning services with industry and market needs, ensuring quality and increasing client satisfaction.
Before becoming practice partner, Kelly led the firm’s tax practice.
Certifications:
- Certified Public Accountant
Professional Memberships and Activities
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) — Member
- American Bar Association (ABA) — Member
- Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) — Member
- Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) — Member
- Philadelphia Bar Association — Member
Areas of Focus
- International business expansion, planning, and consulting
- Cross-border transactions
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Entity choice and structuring
- International tax
Education
The Pennsylvania State University, Smeal College of Business- Bachelor of science degree in accounting
- Master of science degree in taxation
- Juris doctorate of law; graduated magna cum laude
Recent Insights
Articles
By the Numbers: A Look at Overseas Expansion
Mar 15, 2017
Going Global: General Objectives and Considerations for Structuring
Oct 31, 2016
Going Global: International Tax Planning Primer
Oct 31, 2016
Webinars
Webinar: The impact of AI in software development
Sep 27, 2023
Recorded Webinar: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: What Individuals Need to Know
Feb 13, 2018
Going Global: Opportunities and Challenges
Sep 19, 2016
In The News
External News
AI and the firm of the future
Accounting Today | Apr 01, 2024
From Small Business Roots to Tech-Driven Leadership: One Leader’s Journey at Wipfli
Built In | Mar 07, 2024