
Shawn M. Frier, CPA, CFE, CMPE is a Director in Freed Maxick’s Enterprise Advisory Services Practice and joined the firm in 1993. Prior to joining the firm, Shawn worked for a Big 6 accounting firm in New York City.
Shawn is responsible for the overall planning, supervision and completion of client engagements, audits, reviews, compilations, bookkeeping, and tax returns. 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, Shawn is involved with supervising staff, recruiting, training, and internship programs.
Shawn takes the extra time to get to understand his client’s industry as well as their personal goals, and is always striving to provide the highest level of service in a fast-paced business world. Shawn has many clients that have been with Freed Maxick during his entire career.
Education
Professional Affiliations
- New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
- Certified Medical Practice Executive
- Treasurer, Buffalo Jewish Federation
- Past President, New York State Medical Group Management Association
- Past President, Jewish Federation of Housing, 2018-2022
- Past Vice President, Buffalo Jewish Federation, 2020-2022
- Past Treasurer, Autistic Services Inc, 2009-2012