EUGENE M. DEFRANK CPA

Eugene began his public accounting career in 1985, and joined the firm in January 1988. Eugene has extensive experience and expertise with privately held businesses in the transportation, construction, manufacturing, wholesale, and service industries. This enhances his delivery of accounting, auditing, tax and business advisory services.

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What was your childhood dream?
To play for the Pittsburgh Pirates

What is the best or most interesting thing about your career?
I met my wife at Schneider Downs.

Do you have a “motto?”
Do unto others as you would have them do to you.

When you have an hour of free time, what do you like to do?
Anything with my children.

Do you have advice for young professionals?
Work hard, learn every day, build your network, take care of your family and give to those who are less fortunate.

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Big Problem: A Complex Business Evaluation Case.


Big Thinking: Dispute Settlement And Control Of The Business.

With Schneider Downs since 2014, shareholder TOM PRATT has more than 30 years of experience in public accounting, forensic accounting, litigation support, business valuation and financial reorganization.
Tom’s team was involved in a complex and contentious business evaluation dispute between our client, who was the controlling shareholder, and a non-controlling shareholder. The dispute included allegations of fraud, self-dealing and mismanagement of entities against our client. We worked with our client’s outside legal counsel to help them respond to both the valuation issues and, importantly, refute the allegations being made against him. Our diligent and objective work assisted in the settlement of the dispute, and our client purchased the interests of the non-controlling shareholder prior to going to trial. “We’ve seen just about everything you can see when it comes to disputes between business partners,” Pratt said. “So we know what to look for and what analysis and evidence will help our clients.” 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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