RYAN R. DEATRICK CPA, CCIFP

Ryan started at Schneider Downs in 2009 and provides services to both public and privately held companies, primarily those within the construction and manufacturing sectors. He also has extensive experience serving the employee benefit plans of his clients.

Ryan is a member of the firm’s Construction Industry Group and serves as the firm’s subject matter expert related to Topic 606 Revenue Recognition for companies within that sector.

Ryan provides accounting and assurance services to his client base, which includes planning and managing the execution of the firm’s accounting and auditing approach, evaluating systems of internal control and advising clients on the application of technical accounting matters.

His responsibilities require him to stay current on all recent accounting developments as well as trending business developments within the industries served. Ryan frequently presents during internal firm training seminars and writes articles for the firm’s website.

Professional and Community Involvement

Member—American and Pennsylvania Institutes of Certified Public Accountants

Audit Committee Chair—Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh

Adjunct Professor—Graduate Program, University of Pittsburgh

Member—Schneider Downs Construction Industry Group

Former Member—PICPA Professional Ethics Committee

Former Member—Surety Association of Pittsburgh

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Do you have a hobby/personal passion?   
Sports has always been a passion of mine.  I’ve always enjoyed playing and watching sports and now have the pleasure of coaching my kids.

Who is your role model?  
My older brother, Greg.  I had a habit of copying him up until he decided to become a chemical engineer!

What was your childhood dream?  
To be a major league baseball player.

What is the best or most interesting thing about your career?    
My career has given me the opportunity to meet a lot of great people and travel to some neat places.

What was your first job? 
Teller at a Credit Union.

Do you have a “motto”? (spoken or unspoken) 
Work hard.  Play hard.

When you have an hour of free time, what do you like to do?   
Grab the remote, find a movie I’ve watched many times, and watch it again.

Do you have advice for young professionals?  
Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone.  Challenge yourself to face new situations.

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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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