Linda has a strong interest in small business management, entrepreneurship, accounting, and nonprofit organizations. She has over 25+ years’ experience in working as an accountant with small business owners and leaders of both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Before starting her CPA practice, she worked as a staff accountant, payroll accountant, senior tax accountant, accounting department supervisor, and financial controller. Her volunteer experience includes serving as treasurer for several nonprofit organizations and currently as a SCORE volunteer business mentor advising both new and existing small business owners. She also teaches financial, tax, managerial, and nonprofit accounting as an online adjunct college instructor.
Professional Certifications:
- Certified Public Accountant
- Certified Business Advisor®
- Accredited Small Business Consultant®
- Certified Business Profit Consultant®
- Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor
- Certified QuickBooks Desktop ProAdvisor
Educational Background:
- B.S. Degree – Business Administration
- M.S. Degree – Accounting
- Graduate Certificate – Nonprofit Management
- M.A. Degree – Entrepreneurship/ Small Business (Estimated completion date: March, 2019)
Professional Memberships:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Association of Small Business Consultants
- National Association of Tax Professionals
Community Involvements:
- Central Pinellas/Largo Chamber of Commerce
- Christian Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay
- SCORE of Pinellas County
