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Meet the CEO

Myranda J. Harper-Penn™, Advanced Certified Non-Profit Accounting Professional and IRS approved tax preparer.

HBS was birthed from a true desire to educate, empower, and enlighten people and businesses.

Whether we are consulting, doing accounting, tax preparation, or public speaking, we have a true passion for people to be educated; to be good stewards over what they have and to be fully supported to reach success.

Where quality meets trust

A Little Background

By seeing the disorganization and lack of processes, working with businesses through their struggles, comforting ones who have cried from frustration, and witnessing the thirst for knowledge and change, it was confirmed that Harper Business Solutions could be a vehicle to aid in cultivating the tools, skills and abilities necessary for organizational mobility and operational effectiveness.

Thus, we equip clients with the best practices that enable them to:

Create and perfect operational processes.

Attain and increase income.

Maintain business organization.

Gain essential financial knowledge.

Feel confident about their business growth.

A letter from the CEO, Myranda J. Harper-Penn™

Welcome to Harper Business Solutions® (HBS), a place where your numbers are not just entries on a spreadsheet but a representation of your dreams, goals, and aspirations. As you navigate through our website, I hope that you feel a sense of belonging.

When I started Harper Business Solutions, it was with a deep-rooted conviction that accounting was more than a series of transactions—it was about building relationships, creating partnerships, and helping individuals and businesses become more knowledgeable stewards and realize their fullest potential. Every day, I am reminded of the extraordinary blessings that God has bestowed upon me, providing me the opportunity to serve others through this firm. To me, HBS is not just a business; it’s a ministry of service that truly is about Reaching Beyond Numbers®.

“Reaching Beyond Numbers®” isn’t merely a tagline for HBS; it’s the ethos that drives everything we do. It encapsulates the idea that life and business are multidimensional. We know that your choices are not only dictated by financial considerations but also by your values, your family, your vision for the future, and so much more. As you work with us, you’ll find a team that cares deeply not just about the numbers but also about the stories behind those numbers. Our mission is to empower you to reach beyond the arithmetic, toward a life of significance and fulfillment. We stand by you in your financial journey, offering accounting, tax planning and preparation, and advisory and consulting services with a level of personalized care you’ll be hard-pressed to find elsewhere.

As the CEO, I consider myself to be different and not the “typical” bean counter (accountant), or executive. I like to have fun in everything that I do, including my business. I grew up as an “Army Brat”, and we moved quite frequently. So my life was always about meeting new people and being able to adapt, improvise, and overcome. I truly believe in forging relationships with each person and business I work with. When I begin to talk with others about dreams, businesses, money, and the ups and downs of it all, things become intimate and personal. And the best way I am able to connect to others is by truly taking the time to listen to what is being shared, and simply be me, which includes honesty, transparency, and authenticity.

Family is the backbone of everything I do, both my personal family and my HBS family. My dedication to them goes hand-in-hand with my dedication to you. Outside my professional endeavors, I enjoy spending time reading and being in the kitchen. Yes, I love to cook, and I am great at it! For me, it is relaxing and therapeutic. I am a wife to Shawn, a mother to a precious girl, Riley; a darling son, Kori; and have the best fur-kid ever, Arwen Brooke! She is a toy yorkipoo, full of energy and personality. They all keep me filled with joy and laughter!

Before I close, I must express my unending gratitude to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. You have guided me through the highs and lows, always illuminating the path, blessing me abundantly, and reminding me how much I am loved. Thank you for the opportunity to be better each day than the day before!

And to you reading this, thank you for reading, and thank you for entrusting HBS with your financial and business journey. We promise to stand beside you every step of the way, as we all continue “Reaching Beyond Numbers®.”

Blessings,

Myranda

Education & Certifications

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Advanced Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional

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Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional

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QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor

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IRS Approved AFSP Tax Return Preparer

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Notary Public

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Masters of Science in Accounting – Strayer University

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Masters of Management – University of Phoenix

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Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies: Interpersonal & Organizational – UNC Chapel Hill

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AICPA Non-CPA Associate Member

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AICPA Not-For-Profit Section Member

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Member of National Association of Tax Professionals

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Member of National Society of Accountants

Have a few questions?

HBS would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have!