EVAN C. OGRODNIK CPA

Evan is a shareholder in the Tax Advisory Services department with more than 23 years of experience in all areas of tax compliance and reporting, planning and research. He serves clients in a number of industries, including manufacturing, technology, distribution, professional services and private equity. His expertise includes tax planning and the development and communication of tax strategies to management along with the review of corporate, partnership and individual income tax returns.

Evan has significant experience in GAAP accounting and reporting, including ASC 740 income taxes and tax provision calculations. He works with the Schneider Downs Business Advisory department on tax due diligence procedures related to buy-side and sell-side transactions, specifically in identifying and qualifying the risks and maximizing benefits with transaction structure.

Evan has also worked with the firm’s Internal Audit department assisting clients with their review of internal controls and processes as they relate to income taxes and ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley.

Education

B.S.B.A. – Accounting, John Carroll University

Professional and Community Involvement

Member – American and Pennsylvania Institutes of Certified Public Accountants

Member of the Schneider Downs Manufacturing Industry Group

Chair – Schneider Downs Private Equity Industry Group

Board Member – Advantage Credit Counseling Service

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What was the best advice you’ve ever received?
You only have one chance to make a first impression – which was told to me by Carl Monastra, my tax professor at John Carroll University.

Who was your role model?
My father, who worked multiple jobs to provide every opportunity for our family.

What was your childhood dream?
I wasn’t a big dreamer – but I fully expected to be the front man in a hair-metal band playing stadium shows. I guess being a tax advisor isn’t a bad alternative.

What is the best or most interesting thing about your career?
I spend most of my day helping people. I help clients with tax matters and planning opportunities. I help our staff work through issues and coach them in their personal development. I help a non-profit organization to address challenges during tough economic conditions. It gives me great satisfaction to help people.

Do you have advice for young professionals?
You’ve got 40 years of working life ahead of you. Find something that you are passionate about and a place that will provide you with opportunities to succeed.

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Big Problem: Time Consuming Billing Process.


Big Thinking: Utilize Robotic Process Automation To Reduce Manual Input Time By 75%.

Shareholder PATRICK ARMKNECHT has been with Schneider Downs for over 21 years. His expertise lies mainly in corporate accounting, project management and software implementation.
One of Patrick’s clients was looking for more efficient back-office operations. Patrick’s team recommended the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technology to help address their billing problem. After implementing RPA technology, manual time spent completing the monthly billing process was reduced by 75%. “Although the immediate need was focused on the monthly billing process, we recognized that investment in RPA would also enable the client to automate a number of processes throughout their organization,” Patrick said. “They have already implemented five other automation projects in different parts of the organization and have a list of more than 20 other processes they intend to automate in the near future.” 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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