This episode features Lydia Desnoyers of Desnoyers CPA. Lydia did what many small businesses often overlook, and that’s the acquisition of another business. Lydia found the perfect opportunity to buy an existing CPA practice with a an existing client roster, a smart business decision that gave her an edge and foundation that she could build from. Years later, Lydia continues to grow her CPA firm and have injected her own business philosophy and culture to make it her own.
Like the great philosopher Drake said, when you make a decision, you have to then prove that you made the right decision.
Tune into this episode for Lydia’s perspectives on how small businesses can build a stronger financial and accounting system.
About Lydia Desnoyers
Lydia C. Desnoyers, CPA, CFE is the founder and owner of Desnoyers CPA, LLC – a Miami-based CPA Firm specializing in business advisory services, tax preparation and strategies, and forensic accounting. Prior to starting her practice in 2010, Ms. Desnoyers gained over six years of accounting and internal audit experience at Carnival Corp and plc.
A highly sought after, expert contributor, Lydia has made numerous appearances on multiple media outlets throughout the nation, including, NPR, NBC Online, Fox News Radio and Credit Karma to name a few. She has also served as an Adjunct Professor at Miami-Dade College School of Business and is a public speaker and volunteer mentor.
Ms. Desnoyers currently serves as a board member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) and is a former Treasurer and Board Member of Honey Shine, Inc (an Alonzo Mourning Family Foundation charity).
In 2019, Ms. Desnoyers was recognized by Legacy Magazine as one of the top 40 under 40 professionals in an August issue of the Miami Herald. She was also recognized in Florida CPA Today Magazine’s March/April 2017 issue as one of the Horizon’s 19 Award Recipients in all of Florida.
Ms. Desnoyers earned her Bachelor’s degree in accounting from Florida State University and her Master’s in accounting from Nova SE University. She is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Fraud Examiner.
Where to find Lydia:
descpa.com
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