Don Eichenauer, CPA

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Personal Quote

“The top challenges faced by our clients are using their information technology systems to obtain the information needed to maintain profitability while complying with laws and regulations.”

Background & Experience

Don has been with The Bonadio Group since 2000, and is currently a Partner in our Management Advisory Services department, specializing in providing enterprise risk management and information technology consulting services to publicly held companies, and large and middle market commercial and not-for-profit organizations.

During his tenure, Don developed the firm’s internal audit and internal control assessment, remediation and documentation capabilities, including developing programs and services for responding to Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 needs. In this capacity, he has organized and led SOX 404 engagements nationally and internationally. Beyond SOX 404, Don is also leading the firm’s enterprise risk management initiatives, developing and organizing firm capabilities in areas ranging from forensic accounting to information technology audits.

Don’s public accounting career includes stints with Arthur Andersen LLP where he ultimately became Director of the Upstate New York Enterprise Consulting Group. In that role, he worked with numerous start up companies, assisting them to develop business plans, raise capital and establish operations, as well as assisting clients with acquisitions and operational reviews.

In addition to the world of public accounting, Don previously served as President, CEO and shareholder of Professional Medical Supply, Inc. (PMS), a company that grew significantly and rose to number 34 on “the Rochester Top 100” list of privately held companies before being acquired by a $500 million public company.

Education

• B.B.A. - Accounting, St. Bonaventure University

Licensed

• New York

Industry & Service Expertise

• Public and privately held business
• Consulting, Sarbanes Oxley Compliance

Professional and Community Service Involvement

• Turnaround Management Association, Board Member
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Firm Teams & Committees

• Management Advisory Services, Team Leader
• Sarbanes Complaint Solutions
• Executive Committee

Credits and Achievements

• Featured speaker, Institute of Internal Auditors Web Cast Series “Emerging Trends & Best Practices Implementing the Sarbanes Oxley Act”
• Presenter, Progressive Business Conferences Audio Conference “Sarbanes-Oxley: What Private Companies Need to Know and Do Now”

On the Personal Side

Don and his wife Melissa have two teenage children, Lauren and Daniel. He enjoys golf and many outdoor activities.

If you see a guy walking around the office munching on baby carrots, it’s probably Don forgoing the candy dish in his office to get in shape for his next outdoor adventure.