Shawn M. Frier, CPA, earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the State University of New York at Buffalo in May 1990 and his Masters of Business Administration degree the following year.  After working for a "Big 6" accounting firm in New York City Mr. Frier joined Freed Maxick & Battaglia, CPAs, PC in 1993.  Mr. Frier was elected to Director in June 2003.
 
As a Director in the firm's Accounting & Auditing Department, Mr. Frier is in charge of the overall planning, supervision and completion of client engagements.  Mr. Frier's responsibilities include in-depth reviews and compliance testing of internal accounting control systems and developing recommendations for suggested improvements in internal controls.  He has prepared financial statements in various industry formats including consolidations and has coordinated and reviewed work performed by internal auditors, assisted numerous entities in preparing annual budgets and in tax planning and has prepared audit findings for presentation to management.  In addition, Mr. Frier is involved with supervising staff, recruiting and training programs.

Over the years, he has obtained a wide range of experience with manufacturing, financial institutions, distribution, physician groups, not-for-profit, and general service industries.  In addition, Mr. Frier has worked with group practices and has developed a strong background in the area of physician practice management services, which include analyzing and recommending medical practice software applications and performing medical practice administration functions.  He specializes in facilitating change and establishing strategic direction to improve profitability.

Areas of Expertise:

• Strategic and business planning
• Marketing strategies
• Leadership development
• Profit Improvement Process
• Conflict identification and resolution
• Team Building

Community Involvement:

Mr. Frier was acknowledged as one of Buffalo’s young leaders by being named to Buffalo Business First’s 15th annual "40 Under Forty" list for 2006. He was selected by an independent committee because of his outstanding achievements as well his commitment to the Western New York community. Mr. Frier is a popular speaker at both the local and national levels of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA).  He is a member of the Buffalo Chapter of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Autistic Services, Inc. and Jewish Federation Housing and is the President of the New York Medical Group Management Association Buffalo Region.