David W. Schaeffer, CPA, ABV, CFF, CMAP
Managing Principal - Saginaw
David W. Schaeffer is the Managing Principal of the Saginaw office and leads the Business Consulting team for Saginaw. He is a member of the firm's Valuation and Litigation Services team and the Manufacturing team. He serves on the firm's board of directors. He joined Yeo & Yeo in 1982.
Expertise
Small Business Consulting for management, financial reporting and tax issues with strong emphasis in the manufacturing, construction, retail and wholesale sectors.
Accredited in business valuation for all industries, certified in financial forensics, and is often called upon as an expert witness. Additional expertise in litigation support, succession planning, business plans and start-ups.
Management studies including job costing, pricing models, organizational structure and team meetings and reports.
Certifications
Accredited in Business Valuation by the AICPA
Certified in Financial Forensics by the AICPA
Chartered Global Management Accountant
Chartered Merger and Acquisition Professional
Professional Memberships
Michigan Manufacturers Association
Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers Association
Construction Financial Management Association
Construction Industry CPAs/Consultants Association
American Institute of CPAs Business Valuation and Forensic and Litigation Services Section
Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce
American Institute of CPAs
Michigan Association of CPAs
Publications/Seminars
Published multiple articles in the firm's litigation/business valuation newsletter, The Advocate
Conducted seminars on 20 Ways to Make Your Business Successful, Small Business Start-Ups, What is Your Business Worth, Tax Aspects of Business Succession Planning and other business issues
Quoted in Practical Accountant, a nationwide publication for accounting professionals. Mentoring: Taking the Formal Approach.
Community Involvement
Holy Spirit Catholic Church Youth Leader
Junior Achievement of Northeast Michigan
Leadership Saginaw Alumni Association
Northwood University Accounting Advisory Committee and Planned Giving Advisory Committee
Serra Club of Saginaw - Conference Committee Treasurer
Stevens Center for Family Business at SVSU - Executive Committee
Former Swan Valley Summer Baseball Coach / St. Thomas Aquinas basketball coach
Awards
Northwood University Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award, 1993
