MELODY VAN DUSEN, CPA

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Melody is an accomplished tax executive with a proven record working with clients as a trusted business advisor through complex, high-stakes environments. As Tax Director at a Big Four firm, she led one of the largest global clients of the firm, working with colleagues across the world to provide high quality client service during a period of large-scale corporate transformation. Melody specializes in tax compliance, ASC 740 preparation, transfer pricing and global reporting for both corporate and partnership clients.

Previously, Melody was a founding member of the executive leadership team that developed a national practice within a Big Four firm focused on working with high growth, venture-backed clients. This included developing tax audit strategies and leading ASC 740 training for hundreds of assurance professionals. She has extensive experience building client relationships, leading SOX 404 internal control initiatives and fostering high-performing, change-positive teams.

Education

Master’s of Taxation—Capital University
B.B.A.—Accounting, Ohio University

Professional and Community Involvement

Member—The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

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If you could go back in time, what advice would you give your college self?
Don’t take things so seriously! You will make mistakes and learn from them; the mistakes and learning are what makes life interesting!

What is the best or most interesting thing about your career?
Tax is always changing and there’s so much to learn, I’ll never learn it all!

Do you have advice for young professionals?
Don’t be afraid to try new experiences, you may end up finding something new you love or just as important, something you definitely never want to do again.

If you have an hour of free time, what do you like to do?
Squeeze in a workout, a cold plunge, catch up on knitting or go on a bike ride with my daughter.

Melody Van Dusen

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Big Problem: Incorrect Accounting Methods


Big Thinking: Seven Figure Tax Savings.

Shareholder GENNARO DIBELLO has widespread experience in all areas of tax and business planning associated with closely held companies, and he's been with Schneider Downs since 1987.
During a routine review of one of our client's operations, Gennaro's team identified something that wasn't very routine at all. They discovered that the client was using multiple incorrect methods and calculations for computing tax depreciation for their fixed assets. Gennaro met the client to discuss the issue, presented a solution to correct the problem, quantified the results, and implemented the changes resulting in a favorable adjustment of nearly $4.5 million. Gennaro's expertise and eye for detail was critical in helping this client fix a problem they didn't even realize that they had. "We're good at identifying opportunities or exposures that aren't on our clients' radars," Gennaro said. "It's not necessarily what we were originally retained to do, but while we're executing our engagements, we're always looking for new ways to help our clients and minimize their tax burden." 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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