David E. Shaffer, CPA
David E. Shaffer, CPA Director, Audit & Accounting
Government Contracting Industry Group Leader
100 Witmer Road
Suite 350
Horsham, PA 19044
215.441.4600
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Areas of Specialization

David provides audit, tax, and management consulting services for a variety of clients and industry groups.  His areas of expertise include government contractors; engineers, architects, and other service-related companies; and not-for-profits.  He serves as an instructor for in-house professional training seminars and has conducted seminars throughout Pennsylvania regarding compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations.  David has advised clients on either buying or selling their businesses and has completed over $500 million in transactions.  He has developed unique due diligence and post-acquisition tools to facilitate a successful transaction.

As the Government Contracting Industry Group Leader, David works with a number of Department of Defense contractors and many contractors supporting second tier government organizations such as Homeland Security and the Department of Energy.  He also works with a number of professional service firms that support state Departments of Transportation and other state agencies, to assist them with their indirect cost rates.

David also assists in collateral reviews for banks and advises clients in financing matters.

Background

David joined Kreischer Miller in 1994.  Prior to joining Kreischer Miller, he was the Chief Financial Officer for a local bank and worked for a large national accounting firm, where he audited financial institutions and closely-held companies.  David has also coached Horsham’s Challenger Baseball League—a league for disabled children—for over 10 years and owns a tree farm in Western Pennsylvania.

Professional and Business Affiliations

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants – Member
  • Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants – Member
  • Horsham Rotary – Member, Past President, and 2010 Ike Jarrett Memorial Award Winner for significant contributions to the community
  • Horsham Chamber of Commerce – Member of the Board of Directors
  • Supply Force Account Management – Officer and member of the Board of Directors
  • Greater Valley Forge Transportation Association – Member
  • College Settlement – Corporate member and member of the Finance Committee
  • American Council of Engineering Companies – Member
  • Engineers Club of Philadelphia – Member

Education and Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant in Pennsylvania
  • B.S. – Washington and Jefferson College

Thought Leadership


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