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Author: JuJuan Williams, CPA, MBA
In the financial services field for more than 18 years, Mrs. Williams is a Certified Public Accountant who started her career in corporate accounting as a Senior Regional Accountant in higher education accounting. She founded McClain, Harris & Associates in 2007; the full-service accounting firm was rebranded to CFO Benefits Inc., in 2014. In addition to its headquarters in Atlanta, GA, CFO Benefits Inc., has two other locations in Charlotte, NC and Miami, FL. Mrs. Williams is also President and founder of The Lady CPA Network, a non-profit organization aiding in the advancement of African American women in the accounting and finance profession. The goal of TLCPA is to provide a network and platform for African American women in accounting and finance as a support system and collaborative body of professionals; to offer scholarships, mentorship, internships, entrepreneurial assistance, guidance and opportunities for women who aspire to be in the profession, as well as educational support and continuing education. TLCPA goal is to increase the visibility of African American women at the executive and partner level within the accounting and finance profession.
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