Lawrence Completes Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice in Grafton, West Virginia
GRAFTON, W.V., July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses and individuals across the nation, announces the promotion of Tina Lawrence to Principal. Tina's relationships with clients and colleagues alike, high quality work and client service, as well as a positive and collaborative mindset earned her a seat at the table, becoming an equity Principal of the firm.
Tina entered the Dark Horse Principal Accelerator Program in December 2021, methodically and intentionally building a 6-figure practice. Her smile, laughter and expertise are what has earned her the respect of her clients and colleagues. She loves to support the rural small businesses in and around West Virginia, although she doesn't discriminate as she has many clients across the U.S. Due to the aforementioned, the decision was made to promote her to Principal effective February 2023.
Speaking to the challenges posed by the Accelerator Program, Tina stated, "while I've known I wanted to run a CPA practice most of my adult life, the ability to be successful in both professional goals and family life is never easy. Having a supportive family and knowing what you want and where you want to go is the key to success. Even beyond the Accelerator Program, this will always be an area of focus for me."
When asked about the most rewarding aspect of her journey in the Accelerator Program, she responded, "being able to serve clients across the country at the level I'm able to at Dark Horse has been a rewarding experience. It feels good to know you're making a difference in the way small businesses and goal-oriented people view and successfully discover the tax saving opportunities available to them."
In regard to what differed most from her expectations, she explained, "I was able to find my stride quicker than I expected without having to recreate the wheel. Having a safety net with great mentors really speeds up the learning curve. I can now see the work I've put in really starting to pay off. Additionally, I've been able to attract A-players to my team through Dark Horse's talent-facing brand and reputation."
And, as to what she would want other potential Accelerators to know about the Program, "it provides you with the support and training needed to start your practice the right way so that you don't build a practice you have to re-construct later. It's crucial to believe in the value you bring to the table so that you don't undercharge and thus limit the scalability of your practice. Dark Horse leadership and my colleagues actively helped me leverage the technology available at the firm and shared experiences and wisdom from those who came before me to make sure I built my practice the right way."
Moving forward, Tina looks forward to, "growing and developing my team to provide even greater value for my clients. My goal is to put the right people in the right positions on my team so that they can reach their potential. To the extent I'm able to do that, the client service will follow."
"I think it's impossible to feel depressed in Tina's presence," says Chase Birky, CEO & co-founder of Dark Horse CPAs. "She's endlessly optimistic and always finds something to smile or laugh about. There's something disarming about her disposition that allows clients and colleagues to have effective relationships with her where the best outcomes are achieved. I'm very happy she chose Dark Horse and am excited to bear witness to her growth journey moving forward."
About the Dark Horse Accelerator Program
The Dark Horse Principal Accelerator Program was created for entrepreneurially-minded CPAs that want to build a scalable book of business without the personal and financial sacrifices required of starting a firm from scratch. Dark Horse empowers their CPAs with the resources and support to grow intelligently and profitably. Their proprietary technology, flexible staffing and industry-leading systems and processes enable CPAs to focus on being the trusted advisor to their clients, unlocking unprecedented value in these relationships, so that they will continue to be relevant long into the future while their counterparts become increasingly displaced by technology.
Accelerators are put through a training program that acclimates them to the firm's exclusive tech stack, followed by proprietary sales training and one-on-one coaching. Upon completion of training, they begin building their book of business by fielding inquiries from potential Dark Horse clients. To facilitate their growth, Accelerators have full-time and fractional professional personnel support at their disposal. A collaborative group of like-minded CPAs go the extra mile to help them out in areas where they lack expertise. This new CPA firm business model includes an active corporate team that ensures their work is of high quality and strategically focused. After successful completion of the program, they can become an equity principal of the firm.
The Dark Horse Principal Accelerator Program is currently accepting new Accelerators. Interested CPAs are invited to dive deeper into the program on Dark Horse's recruiting site, abetterway.cpa or by emailing [email protected].
About Dark Horse CPAs
Dark Horse CPAs provides integrated tax, accounting and CFO services to small businesses and individuals across the U.S. The firm was founded to save small businesses (and their owners) from subpar accounting and tax services and subpar client experiences. These small businesses are Dark Horses among their larger and more well-known competition. Being a Dark Horse CPA means advocating for small businesses by bringing to them the tax strategies and accounting insights previously reserved for big business. To learn more, visit Darkhorse.cpa.
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Justin Kurn, Dark Horse CPAs, 619-736-1404, [email protected]
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