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.

Our Thoughts On

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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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