I am trying out retirement these days. While I’m no longer accepting clients, I’m not ready to shut down my website just yet.

Feel free to contact me for a referral if you’re looking for help with your small business government contracting needs.

So just how did I become a Government Contracts/DCAA Accountant?

I’ve been doing government contracts accounting for many years, and the CPA gig for even longer. I started out in public accounting, and worked primarily in tax, with a little audit. The experience provided a great background. I worked with many small companies helping with start-up, tax prep, IRS correspondence, IRS audits, payroll, financial statements, day-to-day accounting help and oversight. Just about anything a small business might encounter or need.

One of my early clients had just won a multimillion-dollar government contract. He came to us because DCAA was coming to audit his “Accounting System”, and all he had was his checkbook. We pulled something together quickly; I represented the client at the audit; The system was deemed acceptable! That was my first exposure to government contracts accounting. I went to work for this client when I left public accounting. I later moved to a bigger government contractor, but soon realized my passion was for the small entrepreneur, and thus my focus since going out on MY own.

When I first heard the term “boutique firm”. I thought it off-putting as I associated the term with designer items and high prices. However, when I looked it up I found “a boutique firm is a small firm offering specialized and personalized services”. Lo and behold, I’m a boutique firm!

Because I am specialized, I’ve developed many tools for government contractors. If you are brand new, we use them to hit the ground running; if you’re operational we use them to get your company in compliance.

As for personalized; you will always be working directly with me. There is never a rotation of staff who must get up to speed on your situation or needs. I pride myself on the fact that my clients tell me they never worry about anything that has been put in my hands.

And now…what about that logo? When I saw the initial draft with the arms in the air, I thought immediately “that’s me”! For one, it’s been a favorite pose through the years (see pics), and two, that’s how I see myself.…reaching out to support my clients with everything I have. I hope to have the opportunity to do the same for your company. Thanks for stopping by!

Here’s a link to my Train-the-Trainer video where I present to fellow CPAs my “Small Change Adds Up” program. I created this program a few years ago for use with any children’s group—libraries, schools, clubs, etc. This presentation helps children understand where money comes from, where it goes in a family budget, and how they can be involved.