BRIAN W. MATTHEWS CPA, CM&AA

Brian joined Schneider Downs in January 2007 and has more than 15 years of public accounting experience. Brian has extensive experience providing consulting services including buy side and sell side diligence and financial modeling. Brian will be responsible for the coordination, management and overall delivery of services.

Prior to joining the Business Advisory Group, Brian provided audit and assurance services to a variety of industries, including construction, manufacturing, transportation and radio broadcasting, in addition to clients in the not-for-profit sector and with publicly traded and private equity owned entities.

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Do you have a hobby/personal passion?  
Hockey and golf

What was the best advice you’ve ever received?  
Treat people as you would want to be treated.

Who is your role model?  
My parents.

What was your childhood dream?  
Professional athlete, but having been a multiple sport athlete, the dream changed each season.

If you could go back in time, what advice would you give your college self?
After failing the Taxes I mid-term…it’ll all be okay.

People would be surprised to know that I…  
Have a 3rd degree black belt in Tea Kwon Do.  I started at 5 years old and stuck with it all the way through high school.

What is the best or most interesting thing about your career?  
I’m really helping our clients and communities be better.  My career is so much more than the stereotypical accountant.

What was your first job?  
Lot attendant and mechanic’s assistant at my dad’s garage.

Do you have a “motto”? (spoken or unspoken)  
Go for it.

When you have an hour of free time, what do you like to do? 
Relax and just enjoy the down time with my family; there’s not a lot of it!  By relax, I’m probably playing hockey or some other sport with my kids.

Do you have advice for young professionals?  
Find a career, not a job.

Our Thoughts On

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Big Problem: Incorrect Accounting Methods


Big Thinking: Seven Figure Tax Savings.

Shareholder GENNARO DIBELLO has widespread experience in all areas of tax and business planning associated with closely held companies, and he's been with Schneider Downs since 1987.
During a routine review of one of our client's operations, Gennaro's team identified something that wasn't very routine at all. They discovered that the client was using multiple incorrect methods and calculations for computing tax depreciation for their fixed assets. Gennaro met the client to discuss the issue, presented a solution to correct the problem, quantified the results, and implemented the changes resulting in a favorable adjustment of nearly $4.5 million. Gennaro's expertise and eye for detail was critical in helping this client fix a problem they didn't even realize that they had. "We're good at identifying opportunities or exposures that aren't on our clients' radars," Gennaro said. "It's not necessarily what we were originally retained to do, but while we're executing our engagements, we're always looking for new ways to help our clients and minimize their tax burden." 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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