About Me
Your bookkeeping and tax return tell you about the past. I'm here to help you do the accounting for the future of your business.
NICE TO MEET YOU
I'm Kate McKeever, CPA
Finally, an expert who understands your business and makes the numbers crystal clear. I started my firm doing bookkeeping and tax returns, but soon realized that business owners need so much more. I'm here to help you solve the money problems that matter to you the most like "am I paying myself correctly?" and "when can I afford to hire?"
That's why I started offering Fractional CFO services. If you want to scale without the stress and receive financial guidance without the typical CPA jargon, you're in the right place.
Judgement Free Zone
Feeling embarrassed by your finances? Honey, I've seen worse! I love to bring order out of chaos.
I'm just glad you're here now and that you want to make a change going forward.
I Understand What You Do
Running an online digital marketing agency? A luxury travel wedding photography biz?
A traditional old accountant might think that sounds like a hobby, but I know it's big business.
I'm Obsessed with Goal Planning
Your business is a puzzle and I love putting the pieces together to show you the path to your goals, whether it's paying yourself more, hiring a team, or eliminating debt.
My Story
I followed the traditional, safe path out of school. After getting my Master's degree in Accounting from The Catholic University of America in Washington DC, I went to work for a big accounting firm and studied for the CPA exam (fun fact: I saw a shooting star the night I found out I had passed). After 6 years at the firm, I spent another 5 years working as the Tax Manager at The Knot (yes, the wedding website!)
Over the years, self-employed friends would always ask for accounting help and I started to dream of building my own business to serve them. In November 2023 I took the leap to go full time with Lilac Accounting and haven't looked back since. I love the freedom and challenges that come with being a business owner, and most of all I love seeing my clients thrive financially.
"Working with Kate has been one of the best decisions I've made for my business."
- Julia Hogan
"I feel so much better having a plan moving forward that includes paying off my debt in a year!"
- Barb Anderson
"Lilac Accounting provided me with peace of mind, clarity, and accountability"
- Julie Larkin
Why I Do It
My first client came to me because her dad's accountant made her cry. I wasn't even planning on starting my own practice yet, but she reached out because I was the only young woman CPA that she knew. She couldn't find anyone else to help with her business accounting who was approachable and understood her goals.
I quickly realized that she was far from alone. Young, female business owners were not being served by the current accounting market and I was uniquely suited to fill that gap. Lilac Accounting was formed to combine my love of numbers with my desire to serve new and (mostly) women business owners with warmth and respect.
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