Crowe Strengthens National Office and Accounting Advisory Services

Chicago, Nov 15, 2023- Crowe LLP is strengthening its professional standards teamwith the hire of Jeffrey Schaeffer as Partner inits national office.The national office leads the development of perspectivesand points of view to inform stakeholders including policy makers, regulators, and the profession. It workswith the standard-setting and regulatory bodies on activities that impactthe accounting profession. As part of his role, Schaeffer will support Crowe's expanding accounting advisory services client portfolio.

Schaefferbrings with him a distinguished career in accounting, regulatory and advisory services, with deep accounting industry expertise in several areas including technology, media and telecom (TMT), fintech, energy and capital markets;having previously held a senior position in a big four firm leading efforts on a broad array of U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting matters,in addition to a role at the SEC in the Office of the Chief Accountant.

With a reputation as a trusted subject matter expertwith deep technical and industry knowledge, Schaeffer has establishedhimself as a thought-leaderin highly structured transactions for advisoryand accounting. His counsel to executive leadershipand proficiencyin fostering independent thinking and expanding cross-functional knowledge have been instrumental in providing strategicsupport to his clients.

"We are thrilled to welcome Jeffto our team as a Partner in our National Office," said Matthew Schell, managing partner at Crowe's national office. "Jeff's expertisewill significantly enhance our ability to serve both existing and new clients by helping to navigate complex financial reporting and regulatory issues. Jeff's impeccable credentials, extensive experience and industry knowledge will helpstrengthen Crowe's thought-leadership on accounting issues facing our clients and our profession."

As a Partner in Crowe's National Office group, Schaeffer will leverage his vast experience to advise clients on the accounting and regulatory impact of highly structured transactions, aimed at providing solutions for complex financial challenges.

"I am excited to join Croweand be part of a team committed to excellence and innovation," said Schaeffer. "I look forward to harnessing my experience to collaboratewith clients and colleagues to drive successfuloutcomes to the accounting and financial challenges that businessesface today and into the future."

About Crowe
CroweLLPis a public accounting, consulting, and technology firm. Crowe uses its deep industry expertiseto provideaudit services to public and private entities. The firm and its subsidiaries also help clients make smart decisions that lead to lasting value with its tax, advisory and consulting services, helping businesses uncover hidden opportunities in the market - no matter what challenges the markets present. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the best places to work in the U.S. As an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world, Crowe serves clients worldwide. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.