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Stephen M. Schacht
CPA
CFO, Partner Tax Department, Audit Department
Location
Service Expertise
Industry Expertise
Support Team
- Mitzi Slayton (605) 721-0225
I have survived 35 tax seasons! I value helping clients solve problems and find solutions for complex issues. As one of their trusted advisors, my job is to make clients feel confident they can achieve their goals, which often entails helping clients navigate family and business transition issues or helping clients with strategies to retain and reward key employees. I also value training/mentoring young people in the firm to help prepare the next generation of leaders.
As an audit and tax partner, I’m primarily responsible for commercial clients with a specialty in construction and employee benefit plans. I spend a significant portion of my year consulting with commercial companies on buying and selling companies, structuring employee compensation plans, and working on company transition planning.
Education
- BS Business Administration – USD
Professional Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- BH Special Olympics
- Finance Chair
- USD Accounting Program
- Advisory Committee
Personal
I am a father of three young adult children and am at the stage of life where I’m transitioning from being a parent with kids at home to being an empty nester. My wife and I enjoy traveling. I have visited all 50 states and enjoy meeting people from different parts of the country and world. My wife and I love the outdoors and Black Hills and spend our free time biking, hiking, boating, kayaking, snowmobiling, and exploring the Black Hills. We also love to travel to wine country areas in the US and Europe.
I have spent six weeks walking across Spain and Italy over the last few years and plans to complete the Camino de Santiago in Spain in the next 3 years. I have done 40% of the Camino at this point!