Life in the day of a small business owner
— Hi! I’m Jenn. I’m a prior Corporate Controller with 15+ years of accounting experience across fast-growing tech companies, from e-commerce and SaaS to fintech and integrated hardware. I recently quit my role as a Controller to embark on a new journey. I acquired a local CPA firm that offers full service accounting services for individuals and businesses. I don’t have everything figured out and I’m just taking it one step at a time.
I started this blog because I realized so much of what makes a great accountant isn’t taught in school — and a lot of what is taught is 10 years behind where the real world is. My goal is to share practical insights, hard-won lessons, and real stories from the trenches that might help you grow in your accounting career, whether you’re just starting out or leading your own team.
I believe the future of accounting is about more than debits and credits. It’s about adaptability, communication, curiosity, critical thinking, and staying organized in a world that moves fast. This blog is part mentorship, part career diary, part “things I wish someone told me 10 years ago.
What I do
Accounting
Learn more about what it’s like to be an accountant. Start here »
Management
Being a manager is difficult, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Follow my journey. »
Personal Finance
What does your personal finance philosophy look like? Here’s mine. »
Latest Posts
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Now that busy season is over, you would think that I’d be feeling calm and relaxed right? Wrong. Every time… Read more
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Buying a business was both easy and hard in ways I didn’t ever imagine. During diligence, every single day that… Read more
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I’m back. I’ve been away for a few months. During this time, several big things have happened. We welcomed a… Read more
Resources
Expand Your Knowledge with Resources (Coming soon!)
Reconciliation Templates
— Downloadable excel sheet templates for various common and uncommon types of accounts.
Memo Templates
— Downloadable templates for memos.
Customize it for your specific use case!
Learning and Training Guides
— A list of sample spreadsheets and workbooks that go hand in hand with a blog post. Use them to practice new skills or create templates of your own.
LIFE & TAXES 