Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Accounting & Business Advisory Partner
Since 1956, we have provided accounting, tax, consulting, and business advisory services through innovative thought leadership tailored to each client's needs. Our firm combines national expertise with personalized attention, serving public and private companies, nonprofits, and global organizations. We prioritize proactive communication, risk-based audit approaches, and executive involvement to deliver exceptional value. Our interdisciplinary teams leverage technology and deep industry knowledge to address complex challenges, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. With offices in Pittsburgh, Columbus, and McLean, we serve clients across Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, and beyond.Client testimonials highlight our responsiveness, technical expertise, and commitment to long-term partnerships. We maintain rigorous quality controls through peer reviews and affiliations with professional organizations like the AICPA. Our services span audit and assurance, tax compliance, risk advisory, digital consulting, and wealth management. We emphasize continuous learning and training, with professionals holding certifications in accounting, cybersecurity, and transaction advisory. Our culture focuses on making personal connections while delivering innovative solutions for sustainable growth.
Services
Audit & Assurance
Tax Services
Risk Advisory
Wealth Management
Digital Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1956
Highlights and features
- We offer over 60 years of experience in audit and assurance services.
- Our interdisciplinary teams combine accounting expertise with digital innovation.
- We maintain unmodified peer review reports demonstrating quality control excellence.
- Our professionals hold certifications in accounting, cybersecurity, and transaction advisory.
- We provide tailored solutions with regional expertise and national capabilities.
Associations and certifications
- Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)
- AICPA Center for Public Company Audit Firms
- AICPA Private Companies Practice Section
- AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center
- AICPA Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center
What people say
Exceptional expertise
Proactive communication
Personalized service
Technical proficiency
Long-term partnership
Services
Audit & Assurance
We deliver comprehensive audit and assurance services for public and private companies, nonprofits, and employee benefit plans. Our risk-based approach ensures compliance with regulatory standards while providing actionable insights for operational improvement. With PCAOB registration and AICPA affiliations, our team combines technical expertise with industry-specific knowledge to enhance financial transparency and stakeholder confidence.
Tax Services
Our tax professionals provide compliance and advisory services for businesses and high-net-worth individuals. We specialize in corporate tax planning, international tax reporting, state and local tax optimization, and wealth transfer strategies. Our proactive approach identifies tax-saving opportunities while ensuring adherence to evolving regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
Risk Advisory
We help organizations identify and mitigate financial, operational, and cybersecurity risks through tailored advisory services. Our offerings include internal audit outsourcing, fraud risk assessments, SOX compliance, and third-party risk management. By combining technical expertise with industry best practices, we strengthen controls and enhance organizational resilience.
Wealth Management
Our SEC-registered investment advisory services cater to individuals, families, and institutions. We offer customized portfolio management, retirement planning, and fiduciary services for retirement plans. With a focus on long-term wealth preservation, we provide objective guidance aligned with clients' financial goals and risk tolerance.
Digital Consulting
We deliver technology solutions including cybersecurity assessments, data analytics, ERP implementations, and intelligent automation. Our Microsoft Dynamics expertise and proprietary software tools help businesses modernize operations and leverage digital transformation for competitive advantage while maintaining compliance with industry standards.
People
Peter J. Lieberman
Primary Contact for SD Capital
Seasoned investment banker with extensive experience advising middle-market companies on value creation and M&A transactions. Leads SD Capital's efforts to help business owners maximize company value through strategic advisory services.
Questions
What services does Schneider Downs offer?
We provide accounting, audit, tax, risk advisory, digital consulting, wealth management, and investment banking services to businesses and individuals.
Which industries do you specialize in?
We serve clients in construction, healthcare, government, manufacturing, financial services, and nonprofit sectors across the United States.
Are you a certified public accounting firm?
Yes, we are a Top 60 independent CPA firm registered with the PCAOB and affiliated with AICPA quality centers.
How do you ensure service quality?
Our quality control systems include peer reviews, executive involvement, and continuous professional development for all team members.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate from Pittsburgh, Columbus, and McLean offices, serving clients throughout PA, OH, WV, NY, MD, and nationwide.
