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Manufacturing and Distribution

Manufacturing and Distribution

Solutions now. Strategies for what lies ahead.

No one has to tell you that manufacturing is a challenging business. From an ever-changing marketplace to evolving technology, your environment is transforming. Competitors, both locally and globally, continue to apply mounting pressure. To succeed, you must take action and make informed decisions.

The manufacturing and distribution industry is Wipfli’s largest practice area. Today, we serve over 1,800 manufacturers and distributors, helping them achieve excellence by truly understanding their business needs. Our experts are uniquely qualified to help you tackle the issues you face today and prepare you for those you will face tomorrow. 

You’re faced with a blend of accounting, tax, and operational issues. With Wipfli’s team approach, you get solid, strategic thinking from all different perspectives: financial success, tax optimization, operational excellence, and engaged workforce. You also receive a depth and breadth of expertise that can only come from 80+ years of focusing on the manufacturing and distribution industry.

Click here to download a PDF of Wipfli's Manufacturing and Distribution brochure.


Sales and Use Tax for Wisconsin Manufacturers Web Forum
 

It’s easy to get lost in ever-changing sales and use tax laws. Each transaction your company makes could have potential sales and use tax implications. Guidance from the State can be generic, and often it’s difficult to determine applicability to your organization. Recognizing the need for thorough, industry-specific information about sales and use taxes, Wipfli’s team of Manufacturing and Distribution tax experts created “Sales and Use Tax for Wisconsin Manufacturers,” a four-part web forum series.

Click here to download a PDF with detailed session information or click here to register.

 

Manufacturing Live Web Series
 

As part of our commitment and dedication to the manufacturing and distribution industry, Wipfli’s Manufacturing & Distribution Practice is pleased to provide complimentary educational webinars to clients and friends. The Manufacturing Live Web Series are free, no obligation educational webinars designed to help manufacturing executives face current challenges by addressing different topics each month. Click here to learn more and to subscribe. 

 
 
Featured Expertise


Jay Mayer, CPA

With more than 27 years of experience, Jay has a significant understanding of the ins and outs of the manufacturing industry.

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Manufacturing and Distribution - 12/01/10

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Bob Cottingham selected Southern Region Leader of Wipfli LLP
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Wipfli Sponsors Organizational Performance Management Conference
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Wipfli Sponsors The Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal 40 Under Forty Awards
General Business - 03/23/10

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Wipfli Proudly Sponsors Economic Trends 2010
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Wipfli selected to be one of "Bob Scott's Insights' VAR Stars" for 2009
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Wipfli’s Community Day helps 35 organizations
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Ron Hafner Joins Wipfli LLP to Lead The Firm's SEC Practice
General Business - 12/01/09

Wipfli is proud to sponsor Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal’s CFO of the Year Awards
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Wipfli Named to the 2009 Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle
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Maximizing Value: How to Prepare Your Company - Recorded Webinar
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Fiduciary Review and Year-End Planning for 401(k) Retirement Plans - Recorded Webinar
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Wisconsin Sales & Use Tax and R&D Tax Credit Update - Recorded Webinar
Manufacturing and Distribution - 10/19/11

The Wisconsin Budget Bill—How will it affect Wisconsin businesses? - Recorded Webinar
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Are You Exposed? Five Key Measures for Reducing SALT Audit Risk
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Understanding and Mitigating Technology Risks in Business Today - Recorded Webinar
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Building a Mobile Strategy - Recorded Webinar
Manufacturing and Distribution - 06/24/11

Do Your Clients Provide or Use Outsourced Business Services? Understand How the End of SAS 70 Affects Them.
General Business - 06/07/11

Lease Accounting: How will the proposed changes affect you? - Recorded Webinar
Manufacturing and Distribution - 05/30/11

Window of Opportunity Closing for Taxpayers with Foreign Bank Accounts or Investments in Foreign Mutual or Other Similar Pooled Funds
Manufacturing and Distribution - 05/20/11

Calibrating Consistency: Improving Rater Reliability in Performance Management - Recorded Webinar
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Mix Up the Game and Realize Greater Profitability - Recorded Webinar
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An Unpleasant State of Affairs: Recognizing Trustee Mismanagement of Estates
General Business - 03/23/11

Has Your Fraud IQ Kept Pace With Your Fraud Risk? - Recorded Webinar
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HSAs Gain Favorable Wisconsin Income Tax Treatment
General Business - 01/28/11

Social Media - What is it, who's using it, and why? - Recorded Webinar
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New Credit Card Protection Rules: Are You Compliant With the Data Security Standard?
General Business - 01/21/11

The Top Incident-Response Missteps and How to Avoid Them for Digital Forensics Success
General Business - 01/20/11

Digital Forensics: Putting Detective Skills to Work in the Corporate Sector
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Minnesota Sales & Use Tax and R&D Tax Credit Update - Recorded Webinar
Manufacturing and Distribution - 01/10/11

Is ‘Cloud Computing’ or ‘Hosting’ an Option for Your Organization? - Recorded Webinar
Manufacturing and Distribution - 01/10/11

Sourcing Strategies to Optimize Your Organization - Recorded Webinar
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Need a Forensic Accountant? Here’s What to Look For
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Year-end Planning: The Good to Know and The Need to Know - Recorded Webinar
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QlikView Product Roadmap
General Business - 12/10/10

Forensic Accounting: Why Timing Matters to Successful Litigation
General Business - 12/06/10

Cost Containment That Works: How Internal Audit Can Enhance Your Bottom Line
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Proposed Lease Accounting Changes Could Be Significant to Manufacturers
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Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 Provides Significant Benefits to Taxpayers Claiming Research Credits
Manufacturing and Distribution - 09/27/10

The Future of U.S. GAAP Lease Accounting
General Business - 09/10/10

The ABCs of PCI: Are you compliant?
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Lean to the future: How Brunk Industries addressed their new norm head on
Manufacturing and Distribution - 07/19/10

Leveraging New Technology for the Opportunities Ahead: The Case for the Right ERP System
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IFRS for SMEs: A Mini GAAP
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PCI Data Security Standards Compliance: It’s All or Nothing
Manufacturing and Distribution - 06/21/10

IFRS: What You Need to Know Now
Manufacturing and Distribution - 06/16/10

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General Business - 04/02/10

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Take it Outside: There's Never Been a Better Time to Outsource
General Business - 12/01/09

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Manufacturing and Distribution - 11/11/09

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Eight companies, one tough economy: Reflections on new realities
General Business - 10/08/09

The economic downturn...Is it fueling fraud in your organization?
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SOX: The times they are a changing....Are you ready?
Manufacturing and Distribution - 07/09/09

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Assessing Your ERP System for Better Information & Decision Making
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Manufacturing and Distribution - 06/17/09

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Manufacturing and Distribution - 04/20/09

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Manufacturing and Distribution - 04/17/09

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Manufacturing and Distribution - 04/17/09

Creating Strategies to Thrive
General Business - 04/14/09

Quick Hit: Reassessing Your Property Values
Manufacturing and Distribution - 02/25/09

Tax Planning Moves Still Possible After Year End for Businesses
General Business - 02/20/09

Resources for Fueling Your Company's Resurgence
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Troubled Economy – Surviving and Thriving Webinar
General Business - 02/20/09

Successfully adapting to the new economy: Where to start
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Great Expectations for an Accountant
Manufacturing and Distribution - 12/01/08

Does Your Workforce Have What It Takes?
Manufacturing and Distribution - 11/01/08

Increase Cash Flow with Cost Segregation
Manufacturing and Distribution - 10/01/08

Ten Myths of Global Sourcing
Manufacturing and Distribution - 09/01/08

Fishing for the Right Message
Manufacturing and Distribution - 08/01/08

Navigating Change in a Windy World
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Getting Benchmarking Right
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