JEANNE M. BARRETT CPA

Jeanne has more than 25 years of public accounting experience. Her background includes serving a variety of clients both public and private in the manufacturing and distribution, construction, investment and professional services industries.

Jeanne joined the firm in November 1997 and became a shareholder in 2013. She has overall responsibility of selected audits as well as the delivery of the firm’s accounting, assurance, tax and business advisory services to her corporate client base. Such responsibilities require significant planning, technical and administrative skills and extensive knowledge of financial reporting requirements and operating concerns of entities served.

She is the shareholder in charge and the chair of the firm’s Employee Benefit Plan Audit Practice and the Chair of the firm’s Employee Benefits Industry Group. This committee is responsible for developing specialized knowledge for ERISA engagements.

Professional and Community Involvement

Chairperson—Schneider Downs ERISA Services Industry Group

Chairperson—Schneider Downs Manufacturing Industry Group

Board of Directors—Schneider Downs & Co., Inc.

Member—Assurance Technical Advisory Committee

Member—Schneider Downs SEC Practice Group

Member—American and Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Member—Board of Directors, YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh

Member—Western PA Corporate Women Collaborative

Graduate—Leadership Pittsburgh XXXII

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Do you have a hobby or personal passion?
I love interior decorating and design.

What was the best advice you’ve ever received?
My father told me that life is not about what happens to us but rather our reaction to the situation.

What was your childhood dream?
To be a famous interior designer.

What is the best or most interesting thing about your career?
It constantly changes, always learning something new and continually developing.

What was your first job?
I worked at a bakery, TJ Cinnamons

Do you have a “motto?”
Mind over matter.

When you have an hour of free time, what do you like to do?
Free time…. What is that? – spending time with my family anytime, anyplace!

Do you have advice for young professionals?
Take every opportunity afforded to you and make the most of it.

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Big Problem: Company Impacted By Ransomware.


Big Thinking: Restore System On-site And Avoid Six-figure Ransom.

TREVOR WARREN joined Schneider Downs in 2001 and has more than 20 years of experience in public accounting. He mainly focuses on audit, review, and compilation engagements, and services a diversified number of industries from automotive to nonprofit.
One of Trevor’s clients fell victim to ransomware. Their system was locked down and the ransom was in the mid six-figures. The company had cyber insurance and was referred to a few firms that were more focused on negotiating the ransom instead of assisting in restoring the system. That’s when Trevor received a call from the company’s CFO. “I was able to immediately get the CFO in touch with our cyber team, who were on-site and working with their Director of Information Technology quickly,” said Trevor. “We were able to successfully restore the client’s system and remove any threat of ransomware. Plus, the client did not have to pay any of the ransom and most of our fees were covered through their cyber insurance.” 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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