EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:
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Meet Our Owner
Teewa Akers, MAcc,EA,CFHC International Accountant - Financial Educator - Financial Health Coach Teewa Akers is the owner 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. 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 |
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Lauren Kilmer, Executive Assistant
Lauren Kilmer joined the Bookkeepers MD team in 2016. She currently serves as the Executive Assistant. Lauren brings a wide range of administrative, operations, and marketing skills that has been extremely valuable to the Bookkeepers MD as well as our sister company. Lauren is currently a Senior at the University of Maryland College Park campus where she is pursuing her Bachelors In Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. Email: info@thebookkeepersmd.com Phone: (240) 716-9536 ext 1 |
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Tarawa Whittington, Administrative Assistant
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Layanni Cobbs, Junior Bookkeeper
Layanni Cobbs is currently our Junior Bookkeeper. Layanni has worked several positions in the past in that have utilized her attention to detail, problem solving skills, and efficient planning. This along with her strong ethics and accuracy based approach assists us with providing exceptional service to our clients. In addition to her prior experience, Layanni has taken coursework at the University of the District of Columbia and will be continuing her education at Prince George's Community College. Email: Bookkeeper@thebookkeepersmd.com Phone: (240) 716-9536 ext.2 |
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Shatara Liggins, Staff Accountant
Shatara serves as our staff accountant. Shatara brings a wide range of administrative, accounting, and finance skills that has been extremely valuable to the Bookkeepers MD. Shatara currently holds an MBA with a concentration in accounting from the University of Maryland College Park. Email: staffaccountant@thebookkeepersmd.com Phone: (240) 716-9536 |
