John C. Scott, CPA, AEP/CGMA

Professional Profile

John is a partner in tax and is active in the Manufacturing and Distribution and Family Wealth and Estate Planning groups. Leading the firm’s legal industry efforts for the Virtual CFO team, John offers dedicated resources, financial insight and critical thinking to address complex issues facing law firms. John has extensive experience in helping clients be more efficient, competitive and profitable. John also specializes in estate planning services at the firm with clients including individuals, families, law firms and owners. His team approach to working with other financial and legal advisors assists clients in achieving their goals in a tax-efficient manner.  He works with clients on individual and corporate tax planning, estate planning, multistate tax planning, ESOPs and valuations of closely held business interests.

Joined the firm in 1992

Education & Certifications

• Accredited Estate Planner (AEP), awarded by the NAEPC
• Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State of Missouri
• B.S., Business Administration, University of Missouri, St. Louis, MO

Professional Organizations

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants (MOCPA)
• Association for Corporate Growth (ACG)
• National Association of Estate Planners and Council (NAEPC)
  • Board of Directors
• Estate Planning Council of St. Louis
  • Membership Chair
  • Treasurer
  • Secretary

Community Leadership

• Catholic Youth Council
  • Athletic Coach
• Boy Scouts of America
  • Adult Leader
• Our Holy Redeemer
  • President, Finance Committee
• St. Louis University High School Alumni Board
  • Board Member
• Children’s Legacy Advisors of St. Louis Children’s Hospital
  • Board Member
  • Foundation Finance Committee Member
• Nerinx Hall
  • Board Member
  • Board Chairman
• St. Louis Children’s Hospital Foundation
  • Board Member

Publications

• Law Firm Debt: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
  • Attorney at Work, February 2024
• Avoid Tax Surprises by Forecasting Cash Flow
  • Legal Management Magazine, February 2024

• Law Firm Debt: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
  • Attorney At Work, February 2024
• Too Many Hats: Why Hiring a Virtual CFO Assists Your Legal Administrator
  
  • Legal Management Magazine, June 2024