MEDIA INFORMATION PAGE
Background for John Madison, CPA, MSPFP, CRPC, AWMA, MPAS:
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I am a Virginia-licensed CPA, having passed the exam while still in college (Virginia Commonwealth University, BS in Accounting)
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Earned a Master of Science’s degree in Personal Financial Planning (MSPFP)
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Completed the CRPC-program (Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor)
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Completed the AWMA-program (Accredited Wealth Management Advisor)
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Earned the Master Planner Advanced Studies (MPAS) designation
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Published “The STEWARD Plan” in 2020 with HarperCollins Christian Publishing
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After a couple of years in public accounting, I went to work for an audit client
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Spent 11 years in private accounting, rising from Assistant Controller to the Treasurer of my last employer (1999)
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My freelance practice started on 1/1/2000 providing accounting services to business’s on a fractional basis
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The business grew rapidly and steadily from 2000 to 2015
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Moved to part-time status beginning in 2015 (when I was 49) as an analysis of our personal financial assets indicated we had accumulated enough to “retire” from full-time work
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I continue to provide accounting services for a few hours a week while also teaching and coaching about personal financial management
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Currently serve on the Board of Directors for four non-profits in the central Virginia area
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Started Dayspring Financial Ministry offering personal financial counseling consistent with Scripture as well as no-cost, live workshops on Biblical Stewardship and Tax-Efficient Tithing strategies for churches and other groups
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Media mentions of John Madison:
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Article on Tipping Practices
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Article on Why You Need to Budget
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Article on Emergency Fund Basics
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Article on CNBC regarding social media financial advice
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Article on American Banker regarding PPP loans (site registration required)
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Article on Fox Business regarding credit monitoring
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Article on Forbes.com regarding investing in the stock market
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Interview on the Be Financially Free show discussing financial lessons from COVID-19
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Interview on KLFC discussing Christian financial stewardship
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Article in The Washington Post regarding organizing important documents
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Article on ChurchLeaders.com regarding improving church finances during the pandemic
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Article on AARP.org regarding taxation of unemployment benefits during COVID-19
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Article on USNews.com regarding dividend investing in a bear market
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Interview on Save America Ministries on Christian stewardship
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Interview on WDJC discussing stewardship in difficult circumstances
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Interview on WKTO discussing personal financial strategies for stressful times
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Published article on Crosswalk.com regarding financial lessons from COVID-19
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Published article on the Charisma Leadership site regarding financial lessons from COVID-19
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Interview on the Luke & Susie Show discussing investing during market drops
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Interview on The Debbie Chavez Show
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Published article on The Christian Post regarding Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI)
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Interview on YES FM regarding The STEWARD Plan
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Interview on Reach to Touch radio regarding financial stewardship
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Interview on Christian Financial Perspectives podcast
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Interview on Sound Retirement Radio
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Article on CCN.com (CCN Markets) regarding taxes on cryptocurrency
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Interview on Retirement Starts Today Radio (click here for podcast show page)
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Article in The New York Post regarding consumer debt
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Article on GoBankingRates.com regarding why you should NOT retire early
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Article on Bankrate.com regarding IRS Audits
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Article on Forbes.com regarding Social Security
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Article in The Chicago Tribune regarding paying off a mortgage in retirement
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Article on Bankrate.com regarding homeownership for early retirees
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Article on GoBankingRates.com regarding income tax audit advice
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Article on USNews.com regarding early retirement if you’re middle class
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Article on USNews.com regarding lump-sum investing
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Article on NASDAQ.com regarding budgeting tips for beginners
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Article on USNews.com regarding investment account consolidation
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Article in The Seattle Times regarding 529 usage
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Article on Yahoo Finance regarding Roth IRA’s and Emergency Funds
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Article on NASDAQ.com regarding budgeting
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Interview on the nationally syndicated Jill on Money radio show (The page was recently removed when their website was redesigned. Please email me for a copy of the interview)
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Article on CNBC.com regarding Roth IRA’s
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Please contact me via e-mail: jmadison.cpa@gmail.com