John C. Cornelius, CPA
John joined Moquist Thorvilson Kaufmann Kennedy & Pieper LLC in 2005 as a senior tax manager. He has over twenty years of experience with local and national firms in the Twin Cities area. He has worked with a wide variety of industries including service, construction, real estate and manufacturing. He is experienced in corporate, partnership and individual taxation. John earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and History from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. He is a member of the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Professional Focus
John focuses on income tax planning, small business consulting and retirement planning for closely-held businesses and individuals.
Personal Interests
John is married and has two daughters. John's hobbies include hockey, golf, tennis and fishing. He enjoys coaching youth sports and is treasurer of the Golden Valley Girls Softball Association.




