MARY D. RICHTER CPA

Mary is a tax shareholder who has been serving tax clients for more than 25 years. She has worked in both public accounting and private industry. Mary has a diverse tax background with experience in federal, state and international tax and business issues and has provided dedicated client service to multinational manufacturing and service entities in all phases of the business cycle, from start-up to exit strategy.

Mary’s experience includes domestic and international tax planning, tax credits, accounting for income taxes and specific transaction planning and implementation for both public and private companies.

As a tax shareholder at Schneider Downs, Mary focuses on helping clients with international tax issues and opportunities. Mary regularly assists clients with business expansion abroad, both through internal growth and acquisition; foreign tax credit planning; cross-border transaction planning; as well as transfer pricing reviews and implementation. She has worked with clients throughout the world, including North America and South America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Education

BSBA – Accounting, Duquesne University

Professional and Community Involvement

Chair—PrimeGlobal International Tax Group – North America

Board Member—ACHIEVA

Board Member—Magee-Women’s Research Institute & Foundation

Member—Western Pennsylvania District Export Council (DEC)

Executive Team—United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania Women’s Leadership Council

Member—American and Pennsylvania Institutes of Certified Public Accountants

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Do you have a hobby or personal passion?
Let’s Go, Pens!

What was the best advice you’ve ever received?
Treat everyone you meet as a future client or employer.

Who was your role model?
I try to learn something from everyone.

People would be surprised to know that I…….
Speak fluid Italian. Also, I am currently writing a nonfiction book.

What is the best or most interesting thing about your career?
Someone once told me that public accounting will treat you like a sponge – you will soak up as much as you want. There is always an opportunity to learn or do something new.

What was your first job?
I worked at my parent’s nursery over the summers.

Do you have advice for young professionals?
Ask questions. Try new things – even if they are difficult – particularly because they are challenging.

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Big Problem: The Tax Implications Of Overseas Valuations.


Big Thinking: $1 Million In Tax Savings.

Shareholder MARY RICHTER has more than 20 years of public accounting experience since joining Schneider Downs in 2002. She has expertise with domestic and international tax planning, state tax nexus, tax credits, accounting for income taxes, and specific transaction planning and implementation.
One of Mary’s clients was reorganizing their overseas operating structure and wanted to move certain assets to different jurisdictions. The client had been purchased by a Private Equity group and called us about updating a valuation we had previously done for the business. In addition to working through the valuation questions, we were able to identify an opportunity to revise their restructuring plan to avoid taxation of a significant portion of the transactions. “By asking questions, having a strong understanding of their needs, and collaborating with the client, we were able to save them roughly $1 million in taxes,” Mary said. “Plus, our plan enabled them to generate future tax deductions overseas to offset the current cost of restructuring. We also saved them substantially on fees.” 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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