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Adam Schultz

, CPA
Principal, Not-For-Profit Industry Leader
(440) 984-2441
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Adam serves as Principal and Director of Not-for-Profit Services at Rea. With over 14 years of experience, he specializes in assurance, financial reporting, and single audits, with deep expertise in GAAP and OMB Uniform Guidance. A magna cum laude graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University with a Master’s from Case Western Reserve University, Adam is actively involved in multiple professional organizations and serves on several boards, including the Cleveland Peacemakers Alliance. Based in Avon, he’s known for his client-focused approach, taking time to understand organizations’ missions and operations. When not serving clients, Adam enjoys Cleveland Guardians games with his family.

What do clients enjoy about working with you?

Adam takes the time to truly understand his clients and their operations and mission, as well as what they need from Rea to help with compliance and with maximizing their efficiency and effectiveness.

What is your favorite line from the Rea Way and why?

Choose to be positive, every day. A person's mindset and outlook can be contagious, and those that bring positive energy every day help lift up others and spread joy.

Professional Memberships

  • AICPA
  • OSCPA
  • Michigan Association of CPAs (finance committee member)
  • Founding board member and former Treasurer of the Cleveland Peacemakers Alliance
  • Board member, Ohio Wesleyan University Cleveland Regional Alumni Board

Education + Credentials

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Ohio Wesleyan University (magna cum laude)
  • Master’s Degree in Accountancy from Case Western Reserve University

Areas of Expertise

  • Assurance
  • Not-for-Profit
  • Single Audit
  • Financial reporting
  • GAAP
  • Not-for-Profit
  • OMB Uniform Guidance
  • Employee development/mentoring

I am a driven, technical advocate for clients looking to find creative solutions to address their needs while training and mentoring the firm’s younger staff to help them grow and develop.

Personal Insights

Weekend Hobby: Guardians games with his wife and daughters
Interesting Fact: Was part of an NCAA football rushing record (on the wrong side, but it still counts!)

Year Started with Rea

2022
Avon
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