Meet the Owner
Shalonda Hurd
Founder
In the Books CPA Services, APC was founded by Shalonda Hurd, CPA. As the daughter of a small business owner, my father worked his way up from sweeping the floors for a company as a teenager, to getting certified in his craft, to business owner of that very same business when the opportunity arose 20+ years later. While he was great at his craft, he knew very little about running a business, which is common for most people. While my father went on to have a successful business for 30 more years, those first few years were make or break, which again is true for so many people.
In the Books CPA Services, APC was born out of the desire to help small business owners avoid some of the common pitfalls with starting a new business. You just don’t know what you don’t know. It is a big leap of faith to follow your dreams or passions, and we want to help provide support as you move through various phases of business.
More about the Founder:
As a Certified Public Accountant with over 20 years of accounting experience, Shalonda Hurd is the go-to person for all your business’ financial needs. Her experience ranges from audit to financial accounting & reporting (including financial statement preparation, financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasts) to tax. In addition to her previous management roles, she taught various Accounting technology systems in the corporate sector for almost 10 years. Shalonda has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, an MBA, and she is also a Certified Tax Coach.
When she is not working, Shalonda is either at the beach, or she is out traveling the world and experiencing new things. She also enjoys a good movie night or game night with family and friends.
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to grant businesses a peace of mind by alleviating the stress of keeping up with the books and ever-evolving tax laws, all while running a business and also to de-mystify financials and empower small business owners with the knowledge and understanding needed to make informed decisions.
Our Values
Testimonials
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I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional service provided by Shalonda. Dealing with taxes and bookkeeping has always been a source of stress for me, but with her unwavering support, the process has become remarkably manageable. She goes above and beyond, holding my hand through each step with patience and expertise. Her dedication and personalized approach have transformed what used to be daunting tasks into seamless, stress-free experiences. I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking not just an accountant, but a trusted partner in navigating the complexities of your businesses financial management.
-Devon Anderson (Owner of Sage Organic Marketing)
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After working with multiple other CPAs over the years, I can confidently say that Shalonda Hurd and In The Books CPA Services, APC are like a breath of fresh air and have been fantastic to work with! Accounting, bookkeeping, and taxes are among my least favorite things to even think about, let alone work on, but Shalonda is so on top of everything, that it no longer feels like it's all last minute, rushed, or a surprise. In my industry, we have accounting requirements and constraints that are different from many other industries, but Shalonda took over and had everything organized efficiently. She is thoughtful, detail oriented, and always willing to research given that the tax laws change frequently. Having also used her tax planning services, it was extremely helpful to see the dollar impact from changes to organization structure or before making capital investments. Additionally, it's been a huge relief to have a one stop shop for all our accounting and bookkeeping needs, because it has cut down on numerous duplicative calls and emails when I had these services handled by two different places prior to In The Books. If you're looking for an accountant who does things by the book so you can focus on growing your business and sleeping well at night knowing things are done correctly, I highly recommend Shalonda Hurd and In The Books CPA Services, APC. Seriously, look no further if you are a law firm, small business, or medical practice, just go call In The Books CPA Services, APC!
-Sean
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