About John M Carr

Experience measured in decades—and perspectives.

Professional designations

MBA, CPA, CFP®, CFS, CFE, CVA, EA, CGMA

John M. Carr is a Certified Public Accountant who has been filing federal income tax returns electronically since 1986.

He has been recognized by the Internal Revenue Service for electronic filing accuracy and first accepted returns of the season in the Austin District of Texas. He is a member of the Texas State Society of CPAs and a past member of the IRS District Director's Liaison Committee.

John was born in Chicago, grew up in New Zealand, and completed a Bachelor of Commerce at Auckland University before beginning an international career. He has been quoted in Time magazine on electronic filing issues.

Curriculum vitae

A professional timeline.

1976—2000

  1. 01

    3M — Auckland, New Zealand

  2. 02

    3M — St Paul, Minnesota, USA

  3. 03

    BCom — Auckland University, New Zealand

  4. 04

    MBA — St Paul, Minnesota, USA

  5. 05

    3M — San Antonio, Texas, USA

  6. 06

    3M — St Paul, Minnesota, USA

  7. 07

    Better Business Services Inc. — San Antonio, Texas

  8. 08

    Enrolled Agent — Internal Revenue Service

  9. 09

    Certified Public Accountant — Minnesota

  10. 10

    Notary Public — Texas

  11. 11

    Launched Carr Business Services Inc. on the New Zealand Stock Exchange

  12. 12

    Certified Fraud Examiner — USA

  13. 13

    Certified Tax Practitioner — USA

  14. 14

    Sharebroker — New Zealand

  15. 15

    Director — New Zealand Petroleum Co NZ

  16. 16

    Certified Valuation Analyst — USA

  17. 17

    HD Vest — Registered Investment Advisor

  18. 18

    Director — Spectrum Resources Ltd

  19. 19

    Chairman — MoneyonLine Ltd.

  20. 20

    Student Pilot

  21. 21

    Certified Fund Specialist — USA

Qualifications

Certifications.

Multidisciplinary expertise

MBA

Master of Business Administration

University of St. Thomas

CVA

Certified Valuation Analyst

CFS

Certified Fund Specialist

CPTx

Certified Tax Practitioner

EA

Enrolled Agent

CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

CFE

Certified Fraud Examiner

CBM

Certified Business Manager

CPA

Certified Public Accountant

QB

Intuit QuickBooks ProAdvisor

Professional community

Memberships.

Associations spanning accounting, tax, valuation, fraud examination, financial planning, and aviation.

  • 01

    American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

  • 02

    San Antonio Chapter of CPAs

  • 03

    Minnesota Society of CPAs

  • 04

    Oklahoma Society of CPAs

  • 05

    Texas Society of CPAs

  • 06

    National Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

  • 07

    San Antonio Chapter of Certified Fraud Examiners

  • 08

    National Association of Certified Tax Practitioners

  • 09

    National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts

  • 10

    National Association of Certified Fund Specialists

  • 11

    National Rifle Association

  • 12

    Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

  • 13

    National Association of Certified Financial Planners

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