Alex Schaeffer, CPA
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Assurance Partner

Experience

Alex is involved at the partner level in audit engagements and specializes in serving local units of government/municipalities and nonprofit organizations. He also assists clients with tax planning and preparation. With several years of experience in public accounting, his expertise includes:

  • Audit, review, and compilation services
  • Consultation regarding internal controls
  • Corporate and individual tax preparation
  • 990 tax preparation
  • Supervising, reviewing and performing single audits of federal funds expended in accordance with Uniform Guidance Subpart F

Community Involvement

  • Junior Achievement of Berrien & Cass Counties, board member
  • Benton Harbor Soup Kitchen, treasurer

Professional Memberships

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Michigan Association of CPAs
  • Michigan Department of Education Single Audit Referent Group
  • Michigan Department of Education 1022 Committee
  • Michigan School Business Officials
  • 2016 Young Business Leader of the Year, Cornerstone Chamber of Commerce

Interests

Alex enjoys walking outside, following the San Francisco 49ers and the Western Michigan Broncos. He also enjoys spending time with his family as well as his dogs and cats.

Education

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

  • B.B.A. in Accountancy
  • B.B.A. in Finance