Sheri Braaksma, CCP's Linkedin Analytics

I started working with numbers way back in my teens. I cannot say that it was a career I chose given I wanted to be a vet. Alas, I faint at the sight of blood so had to make some hard choices and accounting it was. If I were to write my obituary, I would list all the amazing people who popped into my life at just the right moment propelling my career forward. I moved back and forth between industry and private practice until funny enough I landed back in my own public practice in the form of a bookkeeping firm. I am well versed in the one-write system and paper long-form tax returns. Still run through T accounts on the ole legal pad when I am stuck on an entry. Working in a large team for a very diverse, multiple city corporation in the high tech sector taught me a lot about people, managing, goals, and how quickly life can change. I am not a believer in an industry niche but when asked I say that I niche in amazing entrepreneurs. I love to move along their journey as they grow their business, learn to understand financials, plus be a cheerleader or sounding board. I am blessed to be working alongside some pretty amazing entrepreneurs. Nothing feels better than when they outgrow my firm and move on to having their own accounting staff. I still pride myself on always answering the phone, taking the time to focus on each client’s needs, and ensuring their information is available to them on a timely basis. Owning my own firm has been a dream come true career and lifestyle-wise.