Donald B. Applegarth

Don has more than 23 years of public accounting experience. He is currently practice leader of the Schneider Downs Accounting, Assurance and Advisory Services department. While at Schneider Downs and at a national firm, he has served companies in a variety of industries, including, but not limited to, manufacturing, distribution, retail, real estate, contracting, natural resources and not-for-profit organizations. Don provides audit and consulting services for a wide range of clients.

Don audits and consults for SEC clients, several of which have international operations. He has brought innovative and timely solutions in responding to complex and diverse client needs. In addition, he has presented various cost-saving strategies and process improvement recommendations for his clients. Don has led the firm’s efforts in monitoring changes brought about by IFRS and advising on effective implementation strategies to maximize efficiencies and optimize value during IFRS conversion.

Don has also provided valuable transaction assistance services in the form of deal structuring and due diligence that has resulted in maximized return to his clients.

Don serves a key role in the firm’s quality control and risk assessment process. He is the Director of Technical Matters for the Pittsburgh office and member of the firm’s Assurance Technical Advisory Committee, and is responsible for keeping abreast of technical financial reporting, accounting and auditing guidelines. Don also leads the firm’s Retail Services industry group.