Crystal Christenson, CPA, MST

Partner, Wipfli Advisory LLC

As a tax partner, Crystal Christenson offers Wipfli’s clients more than 30 years of expertise. She currently serves as chairperson of the firm’s construction and real estate tax practice, designated firmwide leader for both partnership tax issues and the TCJA, and top-line member of the firm’s National Tax Office. She was previously a co director of the firm’s tax practice. Crystal is dedicated to providing proactive services to the firm’s clients, with emphasis on the development of innovative tax strategies and technical assistance with complex transactions. Her client base consists entirely of businesses and individuals involved in the construction and/or real estate development industry at both the local and national levels.

Credentials

• Certified Public Accountant
• Master of Taxation
• Graduate Certificate in State and Local Tax

Awards

• Elijah Watt Sells Award - Honor given to the top 0.2% of those sitting for the national CPA examination for scores of extraordinary merit
• Meldman Award - Top graduate in the master of taxation program

Professional Organizations and Activities

• UW-Milwaukee Master of Taxation Program - Past instructor for the Partnership, S Corporation, and LLC Tax course and the Tax and Business Strategies course
• UW-Milwaukee Accounting program - Past instructor for Business Tax course
• Wisconsin Commercial Real Estate Women (WCREW) - Past board member and treasurer
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) - Member
• Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA) - Member
• Author of tax-related articles for local, national, and academic publications
• Frequent trainer and speaker on numerous tax-related topics for both internal and external audiences