PATRICK F. KERNS CPA

Patrick has more than 17 years of experience serving a variety of higher education, construction, not-for-profit, employee benefit plan, retail, and professional services clients.

Patrick is responsible for the management, coordination and delivery of accounting and advisory-related services to all of his engagements. Such responsibilities require the knowledge of clients and their industries, project management skills, the ability to develop distinctive relationships with clients, knowledge of financial reporting requirements and key technical pronouncements, and understanding of operating and internal control risks and concerns of the entities that are served. In addition, Patrick focuses on providing timely, pragmatic and insightful feedback on business risks opportunities for improving and evolving regulatory environments. Patrick works closely with the firm’s integrated resources to ensure that his clients receive well researched answers on the multitude of ways issues may impact his clients.

Education

B.S.B.A – Accounting, Duquesne University

Professional and Community Involvement

Member—American and Pennsylvania Institutes of Certified Public Accountants

Past Chair—ACG’s Pittsburgh Chapter Future Corporate Leaders Board

Past President—Duquesne Young Alumni Council

Co-Chair—Schneider Downs Higher Education Group

Chair—Schneider Downs Business to Consumer Industry Group

Member—Schneider Downs Assurance Technical Advisory Committee

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Do you have a hobby/personal passion?  
Running, swimming and spending time with my family.

What was the best advice you’ve ever received?
Be true to yourself and always be honest.

Who is your role model?
My parents.  They taught me to work hard and never give up on your dreams.

What was your childhood dream?
To be a farmer.

If you could go back in time, what advice would you give your college self? 
Study abroad and travel more, you will never regret and you will never have more time than in college.

People would be surprised to know that I…
Built a second story deck (mostly) by myself.

What is the best or most interesting thing about your career?
Everyday I get to work with an amazing team of people and help to find solutions for a multitude of business issues and meet more great people.

What was your first job?
My first job was a cashier at a small grocery store.

When you have an hour of free time, what do you like to do?
Read, I have a passion for reading and learning

Do you have advice for young professionals?
Find a career with people that you enjoy as the people make the difference and make it more than a job.

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Big Problem: New Rules For Business Deductions.


Big Thinking: New Tax Planning Strategies To Save $300,000.

Shareholder EVAN OGRODNIK has been with Schneider Downs since 2005 and is one of our experts in tax compliance and planning, accounting, and financial reporting matters.
Evan’s team always worked closely with our clients’ accounting group and Schneider Downs‘ audit team. When the IRS changed the rules on the deductibility of repairs and maintenance versus capitalization of assets, a group of Schneider Downs’ tax specialists performed a deep-dive on the technical rules of this change to develop tax planning strategies for their clients.  In one particular instance, through extensive analysis of the client’s fixed asset ledgers as well as those of related-party commercial rental properties, we were able to find tax savings of approximately $300,000. “Communication with our clients is always critical,” Ogrodnik said. “Our understanding of new, complex regulations, knowledge of our client’s business and internal workings, and the trust the client had in our experts, allowed us to take advantage of tax rules and garner significant deductions.” Schneider Downs provides Big Thinking and Personal Focus in delivering a variety of services for large and small businesses, both publicly and privately held, as well as nonprofit organizations, government entities and more. Through our commitment to thought leadership and knowledge management, we deliver the solutions our clients need with a personal commitment to service.

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