Experience

John is the founding member of Pettit & Company, LLC, and has specialized in the real estate industry for nearly a decade. He has extensive experience in the affordable housing arena.

John’s past public experience has been with an Indianapolis based accounting firm, which is well recognized for their expertise in real estate accounting, auditing and consulting. John has prepared and/or reviewed numerous audits of limited partnerships, corporations, and not-for-profit entities owning various real estate developments. These audits have been prepared for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Rural Development, and various debt and equity providers. John consults with his clients regularly on various matters, including management/development company profitability, deal structuring, regulatory compliance, and GAAP reporting.

John obtains a minimum of 40 hours per annum of continuing professional education in various subject matters, including HUD auditing, A-133 audits, LIHTC, ethics and quality control. This education is sponsored by various organizations, including the Indiana CPA Society, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Affordable Housing Association of Certified Public Accountants.

Education

Trine University, BSBA Accounting

Professional Affiliations

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Indiana CPA Society
• Affordable Housing Association of Certified Public Accountants
• Adjunct Professor, Franklin College