Brandon Kagerbauercpa

Associate

Chicago

Brandon graduated from University of Wisconsin – Whitewater in 2017 with a BBA in Accounting and in 2018 with a Masters of Professional Accountancy. Brandon spent the first 4 years of his career in public accounting with Wipfli, leaving as a Senior Accountant in 2022. During his time at Wipfli, Brandon mainly worked in the Construction, Real Estate, and Financial Institution industries, as well as with High Net Worth Individuals. After his time at Wipfli, Brandon shifted his focus from public to industry, where he spent 2.5 years working on the tax planning team at Fiserv focusing on mergers, acquisitions, and how law changes impact entity tax positions. Outside of work, Brandon enjoys being active and exploring the outdoors. Brandon continues to play soccer and water ski during the summer months, and coaches downhill ski racing during the winters!

EXPERTISE: State and Local Tax Compliance, Consolidated Group Tax Compliance and Tax Planning

  • Favorite Thing About My Job: Listening to clients – specifically understanding the issues that are giving them heartburn and figuring out ways that we can help them!
  • Favorite Vacation I’ve Taken: Hiking and Exploring Switzerland and Germany for 10 days.
  • What is your Side Gig/Passion Project/Hobby: Coaching Downhill Ski Racing during the winter and Home Improvement Projects throughout the year!
  • Favorite Way to Celebrate My Birthday: A day out on a lake with family and friends!
  • Favorite Concert I’ve Attended: Imaging Dragons at Summerfest in 2013!
  • Favorite Workout or Sport to play? I still play soccer at a high level during the spring and fall. In winter, I love to stay active by getting out on the slopes and going skiing!