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: 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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