EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:
-BBA Accounting; Howard University, DC 
-MS Accounting & Financial Management; UMUC, MD 
-USAID
-Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor 
-Certified Xero Accounting Partner 
-Certified Freshbooks Accounting Partner 
-Certified Financial Health Counselor
-Enrolled Agent & Licensed Tax Preparer (all states) 
-Certified Tax Resolution Specialist
-Cash Flow Specialist
Meet Our CEO
Teewa Akers, Enrolled Agent, CFHC
International Accountant  -  Financial Educator  -  Financial Health Counselor

  Teewa Akers is the CEO of the Bookkeepers MD; a Maryland based accounting company specializing in bookkeeping & accounting services for small businesses. The Bookkeepers Accounting Services MD was created in 2005. By this time, Teewa had transitioned from working in the public sector to the not-for-profit sector. While pursuing her Bachelor degree, she noticed a void in small business accounting that she felt she could fill. With her accounting knowledge and experience educating others, she made her dream a reality and became an entrepreneur.
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Throughout her professional career, Teewa has managed to gain over 10 years of valuable accounting experience. Her current accounting background includes activities that range from day-to-day financial data analysis to managing accounting processes for international field offices. As a seasoned accountant, Teewa manages companies budgets ranging from 2million to approximately 25million. She has also works as a liaison between the CEO and senior management teams regarding organizational financial goals and targets.

In addition to working through the accounting career path  and growing her businesses, Teewa still manages to donate her time. She currently holds free accounting workshops quarterly. She also tutors high school and college students in math and accounting. In addition to these activities, Teewa currently serves as a career mentor for the UMUC Alumni Association.    



 “Reach for your own stars and authentically be the BEST you that YOU can be. ”
Teewa Akers © 2014 All Rights Reserved

ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT:

Rhonda Akers, Administrative Compliance Coordinator

Background:
   -30+ years of Customer Service Experience
   -15+ years of Administrative Support Experience
   -Has been employed by the County Government and Private Industry.

Fun Facts:
   -My favorite color is Green
​   -Hawaii is my favorite place to vacation
   -I love Seafood.

I CAN HELP YOU WITH:
   -Appointment Scheduling
   -General Business Inquiries
   -Duplicate Document Requests
   -Questions regarding compliance matters ( Current Clients ONLY)

CONTACT:
​Phone: (240) 716-9536 ext.1 

ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT:

Shatara Liggins, Senior Accountant

Background:
   -University of Maryland Alumna
   -CPA Candidate
   -8 Years Private Sector Accounting Experience

Fun Facts:
   -Skiing is a hobby
   -My favorite food is Ackee and Saltfish
   -My parents were born in Antigua

WHAT I DO:
I serve as Senior Accountant here at The Bookkeepers MD. I oversee all junior level financial accounting staff and assist with financial reporting, budgeting, grant application and tracking, and KPI reporting.
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CONTACT:
​Phone: (240) 716-9536 ext. 2

Maria Vega, Junior Bookkeeper I

​Background:
   -10+ years customer service experience.
   
   

Fun Facts:
   -I have a bubbly personality
   

WHAT I DO:
I serve as Junior Bookkeeper I here at The Bookkeepers MD. I oversee assist with the day to day financial accounting activities for clients. This includes, but is not limited to daily bookkeeping, accounts payable management, reconciliations, financial reporting and senior level accounting support.
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CONTACT:
​Phone: (240) 716-9536 ext. 2
Katrina Crawford Cooper
With over 20 years of accounting and  taxation experience. Katrina offers a wealth of knowledge regarding tax laws and financial planning planning.


​Phone: (240) 716-9536 ext 3