Dave Schaefer

Jeffrey M. Schaefer, CPA, ABV

Senior Manager, Wipfli Advisory LLC

Location
Duluth, MN

With over 15 years of experience, Jeff Schaefer takes pride in delivering thoughtful, personalized business solutions that guide his clients to success.  He enjoys providing clients timely, value-added services that include business advisory services from start-up through organizational maturity.  Jeff utilizes his expertise and technical knowledge to help business and individual clients optimize their tax situations.  He looks to build enduring client relationships based on open communication and innovative, strategic solutions.

  • Development and implementation of optimal tax strategies
  • Business advisory services throughout the business life cycle
  • Business valuation services
  • Operational support and financial system design for smaller organizations
  • Review and compilation services
  • Tax compliance services
  • Estate and retirement planning
  • QuickBooks setup, optimization, and troubleshooting

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Accredited in Business Valuation

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) - Member
  • Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA) - Member
  • Cloquet Shaw Memorial Library Foundation - Board member
  • Cloquet Area Chamber of Commerce - Board member
  • Cloquet Area Chamber of Commerce Business Enhancement and Retention Committee - Member

University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management - Twin Cities
  • Bachelor of science degree in business with a major in accounting
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