ERIC M. WRIGHT CPA, CITP

Eric has been involved with Information Technology at Schneider Downs since 1983. He specializes in and oversees the design, setup, installation and implementation of automated accounting, distribution and manufacturing systems.

Eric has implemented a wide range of ERP software solutions for clients. Budgets associated with these solutions have ranged from $25,000 to $5 million. Many of these projects have entailed integrating the client supply chain with their manufacturing and distribution systems and, most recently, has focused on the development of data warehouses for business analytics and artificial intelligence solutions. In addition to his process automation responsibilities, Eric is also responsible for the firm’s IT compliance services. He has assisted a number of our clients with their compliance requirements, including PCI-DSS, SOX, ISO 27001, NIST security audits and is responsible for the delivery of more than 150 SOC reports a year.

Education

B.S. – Math and Computer Science, Waynesburg College, Magna Cum Laude

Professional and Community Involvement

Member—Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants – Information Management and Technology Advisors Section (IMTA)

Member—Schneider Downs ManufacturingNonprofit and Transportation Services Industry Groups

Board Member and Treasurer—Gateway to the Arts

Director—Peters Township Baseball Association

Fundraising Committee Member—Boy Scouts of America

Member—AICPA’s Subcommittee on Data Privacy

Technology Advisor’s Department Chair

Chair—PICPA IT Assurance Committee

Subject-Matter Expert, Carlow University Masters in Fraud and Forensics

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What was the best advice you’ve ever received?
You must take control of your own destiny.

What was your childhood dream?
I wanted to play Major League Baseball

If you could go back in time, what advice would you give your college self?
Take more public speaking and technical writing courses

People would be surprised to know that I…….
am an Eagle Scout

What is the best or most interesting thing about your career?
I get to support a wide variety of clients in all types of industries

What was your first job?
Garbage collector

Do you have advice for young professionals?
Take control of your own destiny.

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Big Problem: Large Tax Burden In The Succession Plans Of A Family Business.


Big Thinking: Creating A Grantor Trust To Save $1.5 Million.

GREG ALLISON is responsible for estate and succession planning for business owners, executives and high-net-worth individuals. He also prepares annual income tax returns for estates and trusts in addition to gift tax returns, federal estate tax returns and state inheritance tax returns.
One of Greg’s clients was a father wanting to retire and give his son 100% ownership of their company. Giving his 80% share in the company would result in a $1.5 million tax due on redemption. Greg’s team was able to avoid the $1.5 million tax and introduce asset protection by having the father creator a grantor trust instead. “By creating a grantor trust, the father was able to sell his shares under the same terms as redemption but save money since no gain is recognized on the sale,” said Greg. “We were also able to integrate asset protection into the structure and procure the recurring tax and attest services.” 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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