Donald B. Applegarth CPA
Shareholder
dapplegarth@schneiderdowns.com
Don has 19 years of public accounting experience. While at Schneider Downs and at a national firm, he has served both public and privately held companies in a variety of industries, including, but not limited to, manufacturing, distribution, retail, real estate, 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 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 (ATAC), and is responsible for keeping abreast of technical financial reporting, accounting and auditing guidelines.
Education
B.S. - Accounting, Wheeling Jesuit College
Professional & Community Involvement
- Member—American and Pennsylvania Institutes of Certified Public Accountants and the Institute of Internal Auditors
- Chair—Schneider Downs Manufacturing Industry Group
- Member—Schneider Downs SEC Practice Group
- Member, Director—Schneider Downs Technical Matters and Assurance Technical Advisory Committee