John D. Thornton CPA, PLLC offers certified public accounting services from offices in Garner, North Carolina.  We are a full service licensed accounting firm providing bookkeeping and payroll services, business and individual tax preparation, financial planning, IRS representation, and new business development.   We are proud to serve the Greater Raleigh, Garner and Johnston County regions with year round accounting and financial services. 

The Small Business Administration says that "one out of every four small businesses will fail during its first year in operation and one of the major two reasons is poor record keeping."   Keeping accurate financial records is a good plan for every business and John D. Thornton, CPA, PLLC wants to help.   

Public accounting is not just about tax returns.  It's about tax planning, lease/buy decisions, business expansion & acquisitions, and retirement planning.  Let's plan together.

We are proud to offer a full spectrum of QuickBooks® consulting
services.  If your company uses QuickBooks or QuickBooks Pro, we can support your firm with record management, consultation and training - at your office or our office - it's your choice!  

If you are looking for a productive relationship with trusted financial professionals, give us a call for a free consultation. We deliver big service to small business. 

Member of AICPA
since 1995


Member of NCACPA
since 1995


Member of 
Garner Optimist Club
since 1987

"We vow to make it simple and convenient for our clients to confidently know exactly where they are financially at any given moment to the extent they are happy and refer us to other clients."