JEANNE M. BARRETT CPA

Jeanne has more than 29 years of public accounting experience. Her background includes serving a variety of clients, both public and private, from a diverse group of industries, including transportation and logistics, manufacturing and distribution, investment, professional services and technology. As former chair of the firm’s ERISA services industry group, she is the lead shareholder for many of the firm’s largest ERISA clients. Jeanne currently chairs the firm’s Manufacturing Services Industry Group.

Jeanne joined the firm in November 1997 and became a shareholder in 2013. She has overall responsibility of selected audits, as well as of delivering 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.

Professional and Community Involvement

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

Practice Leader—Schneider Downs Manufacturing Industry Group

Member—Schneider Downs SEC Practice Group

Member—Schneider Downs ERISA Services Industry Group

Member—American and Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Past Member (2018–2024)—Board of Directors and Treasurer, Mt. Lebanon Community Foundation

Past Member (2019–2024)—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: 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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