About
Maven. Passion. Diligence.
I am a Certified Public Accounting (CPA) and Independent Life Insurance Agent. I have been passionate about being an Accountant for over 25 years. I could talk all day about financial empowerment and how it is so important to have a basic understanding of personal and business finances. My journey into accounting started in my high school years but solidified during my college years at the University of Pittsburgh. I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a BS in Business/Accounting and began my accounting career working as an auditor for the PA Department of Revenue. Since then, I have held a variety of accounting jobs in the public, private, nonprofit and government sectors. In 2013, I decided to go out on my own and created the Mittman Besnoff Agency where I work with individuals, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations in preparing tax returns, accounting services, life insurance needs and financial education empowerment. I continue to educate and expand my business knowledge through various Master Level College Certificate Programs: Gratz College, Cornell University, and Lebanon Valley College. I received the following certificates: Nonprofit Management, Women in Entrepreneurship, and Leadership & Ethics. In addition, I continue with my professional education for both my CPA and Independent Life Insurance licenses on an annual basis. I am also certified as a Quickbooks Online ProAdvisor and Freshbooks Accountant.
In 2022, I decided to evolve my business and I am now known as Your Financial Maven LLC. I am so proud to be a Solopreneur, Podcaster and Woman-Owned Business. In the Spring of 2022, I decided to add to my business and get into the world of Podcasting. I am part of the inaugural class of the Seneca Women Podcast Academy along with iHeart Media. I am so excited to be launching my Your Financial Maven podcast in the Spring of 2023.
I am a Mom, Wife, and Community Leader who is compassionate, caring and enjoys life. My husband and my boys keep me balanced between work and personal life. When I am not working, you can find me playing with our fur baby, at the beach, and spending time with cherished family and friends.
As Your Financial Maven, I want to empower the choices you make to be financially secure.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I reach out via Thervo and then email to see if they want to set up a free consultation via zoom. Then after speaking with the potential new client we will setup how we will work together if I am a fit for what they need.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Received my BS in Business/Accounting from the University of Pittsburgh.
I have been a CPA for 20 years and am also a Certified QB ProAdvisor. I am certified in XERO as well.
I have received three graduate certificates in Nonprofit Management from Gratz College, Women in Entreprenuership from Cornell University, and Leadership from Lebanon Valley College
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
My rates vary depending on the work I do. For any accounting and bookkeeping services it is either an hourly rate of $75 an hour or a monthly retainer fee. For any tax work, my tax preparation fee is $500.
How did you get started in this business?
I have always wanted to be in business some how. In High School, but accounting class really solidified me wanting to be an accountant.
What types of customers have you worked with?
Individuals, Small Businesses and Nonprofits
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Do your research about that pro and verify their credentials