A.J. Knapp CMA | Principal | Millersburg OH | Rea CPA

A.J. Knapp

CPA, CMA
Principal
Millersburg, OH
Resident of Shreve, OH
Rea Team Member Since 2010
  • At Rea, A.J. is responsible for completing audits, reviews, and compilations of financial statements for clients in various industries. He also helps to oversee the firm's Ohio Medicaid School Program Agreed-Upon-Procedures segment and perform peer reviews for other firms.

Topics or areas of expertise that he can talk about (even in his sleep):

  • Ohio Medicaid School Program Agreed-Upon Procedures
  • Peer Reviews
  • Rural Utility Companies
  • Internal Controls
  • Not-For-Profit Organizations

How we know he knows what he’s doing:

  • A.J. holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from The University of Mount Union (magna cum laude)
  • He also holds a master’s degree in business administration from Ashland University
  • Rea NextGen (class of 2018 graduate)
  • A.J. has been in the accounting industry for over 10 years

Furthering his professional development, he is involved with:

  • The American Institute of CPAs
  • The Ohio Society of CPAs

When he’s not in the office, you can find him:

  • Spending time with family
  • Watching Ohio State sports
  • Riding roller coasters

A.J. is involved in his community:

  • Love INC of Greater Holmes County (Board Treasurer)

Inside The Mind Of…

  • What does “A Brighter Way” mean to you? To me this means that we are unique from other accounting firms, We are our clients trusted advisor and live out the "Rea Way" in everything we do every day.
  • What’s your favorite aspect of your job?Every day is different and the work challenges me on a daily basis.
  • What line of The Rea Way describes you the best? Invest in your family, your community and your future.
  • What do you consider is your “brightest” quality? Dedication

Just For Fun:

  • What did 10-year-old you want to be when you grew up? A Professional Baseball Player
  • What makes you get out of bed every day? My family to live each day for them and my faith to live my life the right way.
  • What was your first job? Little League Baseball Umpire
I am a dedicated and reliable professional who helps clients meet their needs, while also getting to know them on a personal level.