Jennifer Kalla

Jennifer Kalla is a Clinical Professor in the Accounting Department at the Opus College of Business, University of St. Thomas. With over 25 years of tax advisory experience, she previously served as a tax partner at RSM US, LLP (the fifth largest public accounting firm) from 1997 until her promotion to partner in 2013. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in accounting and taxation while maintaining active industry engagement.

Her educational background includes:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, University of St. Thomas
• Master of Business Taxation (MBT), University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management

Professor Kalla's expertise spans federal and state taxation systems, with specialized knowledge in corporate tax structures, pass-through entities, mergers and acquisitions, and tax compliance methodologies. Her industry experience serving manufacturing, distribution, retail, and financial services clients—including private equity portfolio companies—directly informs her practical teaching approach focused on real-world tax applications.

No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials.

While her current course load demonstrates active academic leadership—including Principles of Accounting I, Tax Accounting, and Business Taxation—the available information does not specify graduate student advising or research grant activities. Her professional service includes board membership at Guild (St. Paul mental health nonprofit) and church treasurer responsibilities, reflecting community engagement beyond academia.