John Mooney, CPA, RMA, PSA

John specializes in providing audit and advisory services to governmental entities, including county and municipal governments, school districts, and colleges. With deep knowledge of the regulatory and operational complexities facing New Jersey municipalities, John serves as a trusted advisor to finance professionals, administrators, and elected officials on accounting, audit, budgeting, and compliance matters.

John brings additional expertise in financial analysis, internal controls, and fraud detection and is a frequent speaker at seminars and conferences on governmental accounting, audit standards, and internal control issues.

Areas of Focus:

• County, municipal, school district and higher education audits
• Governmental accounting and compliance
• Budget development and financial analysis
• Internal controls and fraud detection

Education & Licensure:

• B.S. in Accounting, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License: New Jersey, Indiana
• Registered Municipal Account (RMA) License: New Jersey
• New Jersey Public School Accountant (PSA) License: New Jersey
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Professional Memberships & Affiliations:

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA)
• Indiana Society of Certified Public Accountants (INCPAS)
• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)

Community & Professional Involvement

• Treasurer, Blairstown Rotary
• Former Treasurer, Mt. Olive Chamber of Commerce
• Former Member and Advisor, Warren County Small Business Development Center
• Former Member of Advisory, Warren County Small Business Development Center

Recent Speaking Engagements:

• “Fraud in Local Government” at the Institute for Professional Development Seminar
• “Municipal Budgeting” at the Sussex Warren Tax Collectors & Treasurers Association Mini Conference

John celebrates his 29th year of service with our firm in 2026.