Wipfli LLP

Wipfli is a professional services firm offering accounting, tax, and advisory services, including consulting and technology solutions. Its mission is to contribute to the success of its associates and clients, enabling individuals and organizations to achieve their full potential, empowered by a stable foundation. The firm is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, including assurance, technology consulting, performance management, outsourced services, private client services, tax advisory, transaction advisory, and risk advisory. Wipfli serves a diverse range of industries such as financial institutions, technology, construction, real estate, manufacturing, retail and distribution, healthcare, nonprofits, and government entities.

Led by CEO Kurt Gresens, Wipfli recently acquired risk management provider CompliancePoint, effective May 1, 2026, enhancing its cybersecurity and compliance capabilities. The firm also secured a significant minority investment from private equity firm New Mountain Capital in August 2025 to fuel growth and expand its talent and technology investments. Wipfli was ranked No. 21 on Accounting Today's 2026 Top 100 Firms list, reporting $612 million in revenue and over 3,200 employees across 47 offices.

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Wipfli Bolsters Risk Advisory with CompliancePoint Acquisition

Event summary

  • Wipfli, a top 25 national advisory and accounting firm, has acquired CompliancePoint Inc.
  • The transaction includes 2 partners and 52 associates from CompliancePoint.
  • CompliancePoint specializes in cybersecurity, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
  • The deal is expected to close on May 1st, 2026.

The big picture

The acquisition reflects a broader trend of accounting and advisory firms expanding their service offerings to address the growing complexity of regulatory compliance and cybersecurity risks facing middle-market organizations. CompliancePoint’s expertise complements Wipfli’s existing capabilities, positioning the firm to capitalize on the increasing demand for holistic risk management solutions. This move signals a heightened focus on proactive risk mitigation rather than reactive incident response within the advisory sector.

What we're watching

Integration Risk
The success of this acquisition hinges on Wipfli’s ability to effectively integrate CompliancePoint’s specialized services and culture, avoiding disruption to client relationships and talent retention.
Regulatory Headwinds
Increased regulatory scrutiny around data privacy and cybersecurity will likely drive further demand for Wipfli’s expanded risk management services, but also increases the risk of compliance failures and associated penalties.
Client Migration
The extent to which Wipfli can cross-sell CompliancePoint’s services to its existing client base will be a key indicator of the acquisition’s financial success and overall strategic value.
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