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Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA

CEO at The Arkp NPS

Chesapeake, VA, United States

As a Licensed Experienced CPA, MBA Professor, Entrepreneur, Speaker & Author Expert Strategist for Business, Nonprofits & Taxes and CPA Firm Founder/CEO , I have dedicated my career to empowering individuals, businesses, and nonprofits to achieve financial clarity, strategic growth, and lasting impact.

Through my firm, The Ark NPS, I deliver a full suite of accounting services to clients across all 50 states, including business and nonprofit registration, bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation, tax advisory, and strategic coaching.

With over a decade of experience in accounting and tax consulting, I bring a holistic approach to helping clients build sustainable financial systems that align with their values and long-term vision.

Whether it's guiding individuals towards generational wealth, helping businesses optimize tax liability, or equipping nonprofits to thrive, my goal is to bring every client to a place of wholesomeness, where finances, purpose, family and impact are fully aligned.

What Drives Me?
I am passionate about seeing men and women live out their purpose, make meaningful contributions, and find fulfilment in both their professional and personal lives.

My secret to success? Gratitude. It fuels everything I do, both in business and life.

My Expertise
I take pride in making complex financial concepts approachable and actionable, especially through consulting & teaching, which is at the heart of everything I do. Whether it's speaking at industry events, delivering keynote sessions, or conducting hands-on workshops, I thrive on equipping others with knowledge that creates tangible results.

Services for Businesses: Financial Planning, Tax Planning & Year-Round Tax Strategies, Optimizing Business Structures (LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, Partnerships), Leveraging Tax Code to Reduce Tax Liability, Cash Flow & Budgeting Strategies, Business Owner/Team Member Training

Services for Nonprofits: Starting, Funding, & Growing a Successful Nonprofit, Nonprofit budgeting, Nonprofit Taxes & Compliance and Effective Board Member Training

Contact: Call 7579778911 or email info@arknps.com

Available For: Advising, Authoring, Consulting, Speaking
Travels From: Chesapeake, VA
Speaking Topics: From Pay check to Prosperity (Smart Tax & Financial Strategies), Top Tax Strategies You Must Know to Thrive, From Passion to Purpose (Setting Up an Im

Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA Points
Academic 80
Author 152
Influencer 10
Speaker 28
Entrepreneur 20
Total 290

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Thought Leader Profile

Portfolio Mix

Company Information

Company Type: Enterprise
Business Unit: Finance
Theatre: North America
Minimum Project Size: N/A
Average Hourly Rate: N/A
Number of Employees: 1-10
Company Founded Date: 2019
Media Experience: 7

Areas of Expertise

Business Continuity 37.06
Business Strategy 32.43
Careers 39.73
Change Management 30.06
Coaching 33.92
Education 37.85
Entrepreneurship 32.53
Finance 44
Leadership 31.35
Lean Startup 42.65
Management 30.13
Mergers and Acquisitions
Payroll 31.43
Startups 33.86
Venture Capital

Industry Experience

Cross Industry
Financial Services & Banking
Higher Education & Research
Professional Services

Publications

3 Article/Blogs
The First Time I Fired a Client & What Happened to my Business — Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
July 08, 2025
The First Time I Fired a Client & What Happened to my Business.

When I started my CPA firm, I believed in serving everyone.

Even the ones who questioned every invoice, ignored deadlines and thought they knew more about taxes than I did as an expert.

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Tags: Business Continuity, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship

What to do During Season of No Visible Results — Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
June 16, 2025
Let’s talk about the season no one claps for.
You know that season of “no visible results.”

You are showing up.
You are working hard.
You are posting on all socials.
You’re networking, pitching, building, improving.

And yet, nothing seems to be moving.
No calls. No clients. No big break. Just silence...read more

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Tags: Careers, Coaching, Entrepreneurship

Sometimes the Greatest Power Move isn’t Pushing Harder — Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
June 12, 2025
There was a season in my life where everything came crumbling.

I was angry. Embarrassed. Tired.

But underneath the chaos was an invitation: Start over, wiser, deeper, clearer.

Sometimes the greatest power move isn’t pushing harder, it’s...read more

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Tags: Business Continuity, Careers, Coaching

26 Author Newsletters
How a question from just one client impacted my business (4 Lessons) — Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
July 14, 2025
How a question from just one client impacted my business model and career forever.

She was just one client.

But the moment she said...read more

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Tags: Business Continuity, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship

If You’re Still Waiting for the ‘Perfect Setup’… You’re Already Losing as an Entrepreneur — Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
July 11, 2025
Let’s assume you are an entrepreneur, and you just lost your physical office.

As an entrepreneur, you will feel exposed. You will feel like you are not “legit” enough.

Despite all this chaos, you decide to...read more

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Tags: Business Continuity, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship

My First Speaking Engagement: Why I Did Not Quit — Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
July 10, 2025
Why I did not quit after my first speaking engagement.

I get amazing feedback often when I train, teach, or deliver a keynote.

However, I didn’t start out that way. I didn’t begin by...read more

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Tags: Business Continuity, Education, Entrepreneurship

Marriage to Business Partners: Vows to Ventures by Dr. Lilly Mbinglo
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
July 09, 2025
I have heard someone say, “the day my husband became my business partner and business changed for good.”

I have also heard someone say, “the day my wife resigned from her job to become my business partner everything went sour at home and in business.”

Combining vows and ventures sounds romantic, until you are trying to...read more

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Tags: Business Continuity, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship

Lessons that Shaped me Most Didn’t Come From Textbooks — by Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
July 07, 2025
It’s easy to introduce myself as a CPA, professor, nonprofit founder, and CEO.

But the 4 lessons that shaped me most didn’t come from textbooks. They came from the tension between theory and real-life experience and mistakes...read more

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Tags: Business Continuity, Careers, Education

Destiny Deception Destroying Your Career & Business - Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
June 27, 2025
This is destiny deception...

Every day in my work as a CPA, I see high-potential professionals and entrepreneurs craving growth... yet...read more

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Tags: Careers, Coaching, Entrepreneurship

How to Break into New results & New Capacity in Career — Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
June 25, 2025
Everyone talks about becoming the best version of yourself, but no one warns you that first, you will have to unbecome.

Let me break this down...read more

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Tags: Careers, Coaching, Entrepreneurship

The Question That Might Just Change Everything in Your Career by Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
June 23, 2025
Let me ask you a question that might just change everything in your life & career:

Ready?
....Read more

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Tags: Careers, Coaching, Entrepreneurship

One Hard Truth You Must Accept by Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
June 20, 2025
To truly be a builder and a leader, one hard truth you must accept is that no...read more

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Tags: Careers, Coaching, Entrepreneurship

If Your Career & Business Isn’t Moving Forward, Read This Immediately - by Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
June 18, 2025
There was a season I hard to tell myself this hard truth.
I looked around me and said, "Your current results aren’t lying to you, they’re revealing your inputs."

Look around.
Your life, your family, your career, your business, your health, your leadership...
All of it is echoing what you’ve been...read more

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Tags: Careers, Coaching, Entrepreneurship

I Always Ask Some of my Clients This Question — Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
June 11, 2025
I Always Ask Some of my Clients This Question.

When I sit with business owners or salary earners, I often ask one question that gets straight to the core..Read more

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Tags: Business Continuity, Careers, Entrepreneurship

Bonus Lesson of 11 Mistakes That Almost Cost Me My CPA License
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
June 05, 2025
Bonus Lesson of 11 Mistakes That Almost Cost Me My CPA License
(Protect Yourself by Doing These 2 Critical Things)

A reader following the series recently asked two important questions...read more

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Tags: Business Continuity, Careers, Finance

Lesson 11 of 11 Mistakes That Almost Cost Me My CPA License
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
June 04, 2025
This is What Will Keep You Standing as a CPA.
Lesson 11 of 11 Mistakes That Almost Cost Me My CPA License...Read more

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Tags: Careers, Education, Finance

Lesson 10 of 11 Mistakes That Almost Cost Me My CPA License — by Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
June 03, 2025
The Law Doesn’t Wait for You. Let me Explain.
Welcome to Lesson 10 of 11 Mistakes That Almost Cost Me My CPA License.
....until the day you give outdated advice, and it costs someone money...read more

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Tags: Careers, Education, Finance

Lesson 9 of 11 Mistakes That Almost Cost Me My CPA License - Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
June 02, 2025
Don't Be Too Trusting

“Wait, are you saying we shouldn’t trust our clients?”

Yes. That’s exactly what I’m saying.

And before you react, let me explain...read more

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Tags: Careers, Education, Finance

Lesson 8 of 11 Mistakes That Almost Cost Me My CPA License - Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
May 30, 2025
Lesson 8 of 11 Mistakes That Almost Cost Me My CPA License
(Own Them Before They Own You, Here is What I Mean)
Here are 5 steps I now practice after my experience.

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Tags: Careers, Education, Finance

Lesson 7 of 11 Mistakes That Almost Cost Me My CPA License - Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
May 29, 2025
Lesson 7 of 11 Mistakes That Almost Cost Me My CPA License
Here we go. Lesson 7: Don’t Struggle Through the Process, Do This as a CPA.
They came from conversations, raw, honest, behind-the-scenes exchanges with other CPAs...read more

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Tags: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Finance

Lesson 6 of 11 Mistakes That Almost Cost Me My CPA License - Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
May 28, 2025
Too many CPAs wait until they’re in the heat of a legal mess to do this.
In the early days of my practice, I was one of those CPAs and...read

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Tags: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Finance

Lesson 5 of 11 Mistakes That Almost Cost Me My CPA License - Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
May 27, 2025
This may sound too serious, however in this work this should be your daily work mantra...read more

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Tags: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Finance

Lesson 4 of 11 Mistakes That Almost Cost Me My CPA License - Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
May 26, 2025
That’s not a suggestion, it’s survival. In this profession, your memory is not a defence, and verbal agreements are a liability waiting to explode.

Even when the client feels like family, even when trust runs deep, never skip the paper trail.

Situations escalate. And when something...read more

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Tags: Careers, Education, Finance

Lesson 3 of 11 Mistakes That Almost Cost Me My CPA License - Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
May 24, 2025
Lesson 3 of 11 Mistakes That Almost Cost Me My CPA License

Follow the Rules: No Matter the Client Situation

If the last 3 episodes challenged you, good. Growth starts there. I believe this lesson might hit even harder.

The client was someone I knew well. I had worked with them for years.

They called me in a panic, an IRS notice had arrived, penalties were piling up, and they needed...read more

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Tags: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Finance

Lesson 2 of 11 Mistakes That Almost Cost Me My CPA License
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
May 23, 2025
Welcome to Lesson 2 – You’re Not Superman - Don’t Procrastinate on CPEs

I thought I had time.

A few hours here. A couple weekends there.

I told myself I’d knock out my CPE credits before the deadline, like I always do.

Until I didn’t.

That year, life came at me fast. From family to clients and community/business events I couldn’t postpone.

Before I knew it, December had arrived, and my...read more

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Tags: Careers, Education, Finance

11 Mistakes That Almost Cost Me My CPA License - Lesson 1 - Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
May 22, 2025
A tiny oversight nearly cost me everything I’d worked for.

Years of study. The pride in calling myself a CPA. The clients who trusted me.

All of it was suddenly hanging by a thread not because I was careless with numbers, but because I...read

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Tags: Careers, Education, Finance

The Calling Behind the Numbers: Why I’m a CPA Who Cares - Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
May 21, 2025
By the time most people call a CPA, they’re either stressed, stuck, or about to make a big move.

A tax deadline.

An audit letter.

A meeting with a bank or investor.

That moment, the space between fear and decision, is where I’ve built my reputation.

I’m Dr. Lilly Mbinglo. And for the past seven years, I’ve led The Ark NPS, a CPA firm trusted by over 1,300+ clients.

Here’s the truth behind that number...read more

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Tags: Change Management, Education, Finance

Meet Dr. Lilly Mbinglo - CPA, Entrepreneur & Accounting Professor
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
May 21, 2025
Time for a proper (re)introduction, especially to the new amazing connections

As a Licensed, industry leading CPA with extensive experience, an MBA professor, speaker (TEDx), published author, and expert strategist for individuals, businesses, and nonprofits and as the founder and CEO of a respected CPA firm, I have dedicated my career to...read more

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Tags: Education, Entrepreneurship, Finance

2 Books
2025 Planner for Business Owners by Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
Amazon
February 04, 2025
This planner is more than just a tool —it’s a resource designed to empower you to manage your business more effectively, save on taxes, and focus on what matters most. As a CPA and tax strategist, I understand the challenges of entrepreneurship: juggling multiple roles, meeting deadlines, and staying compliant, all while maintaining your vision.

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Tags: Leadership

THE FABRIC OF A SHERO: Business Success Tips from a SHERO who did it all
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
May 12, 2024
The Fabric of a Shero is a celebration of star-like motherhood and an empowering tribute to a mother whose life charts the path to self-fulfillment. A jealous preservation of the family’s legacy by a child, who drank directly from her mother’s entrepreneurial cup of wisdom and experienced her dad’s selfless love for his wife and the family. Dr. Lilly Mbinglo in her book, holds your hand from the start to the finishing line of your entrepreneurial journey with uplifting business nuggets.
The Fabric of a Shero unsparingly captures the importance of the family unit in societal development, with incredible lines of love and integrity in the face of unforeseen challenges.
It is indeed a gift to entrepreneurs and the family unit!

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Tags: Business Strategy, Lean Startup, Startups

1 Executive Director
Regent University Appoints Dr. Lilly Mbinglo as MS in Accounting Program Director
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
July 03, 2025
Some news doesn’t just announce a title, it tells a story of calling, timing, and divine orchestration.

This is where I have found myself...read more

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Tags: Business Continuity, Education, Finance

1 Founder
THE ARK NPS
THE ARK NPS
October 01, 2018
We are a team of mission-driven Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and Professionals who believe in making your mission possible through our financial and leadership expertise.

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Tags: Leadership

1 Influencer Newsletter
The Question That Flips Your Entire Life by Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
June 09, 2025
Let me ask you one question, one that could flip your entire life.

Well, it did for mine.

What would you do if...read more

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Tags: Business Continuity, Careers, Coaching

1 Panel
Mistakes Can Cost You Your Nonprofit Status — Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
July 15, 2025
Mistakes can cost you your nonprofit status.

(4 Smart Actions Every Nonprofit Founder Should Take After a Misstep)

I provide consulting services to nonprofit founders and their institutions.

When you run an institution in the US like a nonprofit...read more

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Tags: Business Continuity, Change Management, Entrepreneurship

1 Professor
The Core Element to Elevation in Career - Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
June 10, 2025
Most people want elevation, very few want the education that leads to it.
Here's the deal: you don't rise by luck. You rise by...read more

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Tags: Careers, Coaching, Education

6 Speaking Engagements
Atlanta Hosts 2025 African Immigrant Entrepreneurship Summit — Dr. Lilly Mbinglo Leads Foundational Business Session
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
July 02, 2025
Last Saturday (June 28, 2025), I had the honor of speaking in Atlanta, Georgia, at the African Immigrant Professional & Entrepreneurship Summit — 2025, hosted by the African Immigrant Collective...read more

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Tags: Business Strategy, Education, Leadership

Profiting - Scaling Your Business Without Losing Your Sanity with Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
March 11, 2025
Profiting - Scaling Your Business Without Losing Your Sanity with Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA

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Tags: Business Continuity, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship

Top 10 Tax Strategies You Must Know with Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
March 01, 2025
Top 10 Tax Strategies You Must Know with Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA

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Tags: Entrepreneurship, Finance, Payroll

How to secure funding for your business and how that impacts your taxes with Dr. Lilly Mbinglo
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
February 28, 2025
How to secure funding for your business and how that impacts your taxes with Dr. Lilly Mbinglo

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Tax Season Success | Tax Strategies, Updates & Compliances with Dr. Lilly Mbinglo
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
February 04, 2025
A power-packed webinar covering essential tax strategies, updates, and compliance tips for individuals and businesses. Learn how to maximize deductions, stay IRS-compliant, and avoid costly mistakes this tax season. Don’t miss this expert session to optimize your tax filings and savings!

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Tags: Business Continuity, Entrepreneurship, Finance

The Power of Gratitude
Youtube
November 23, 2022
Gratitude is THE GAME-CHANGER. Gratitude can completely transform a person’s life, bringing them to a place of sustained peace, joy, and fulfillment. This memorable talk will offer a simple response that will help you make gratitude a lifestyle choice. Lilly is a fun-loving CPA with a BIG heart for PEOPLE, a MIGHTY desire to SERVE, and a passion for WHOLESOMENESS COACHING. Her life’s purpose is to help people get to a place of wholesomeness founded on God’s perfect love.
Lilly Mbinglo is also a Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and the founder and CEO of The ARK NPS, an accounting firm that offers Startup, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Tax, and Management Consulting to businesses, nonprofits, churches and individuals. The ARK NPS currently has offices in Virginia, Houston, and Chicago.

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1 Training
From Pay check to Prosperity (Smart Tax & Financial Strategies) with Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
March 10, 2025
From Pay check to Prosperity (Smart Tax & Financial Strategies) with Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA

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Tags: Entrepreneurship, Finance, Payroll

1 Video
Tax Strategies Conversation Day 1 | Understanding How Businesses Get Taxed & Entity Structure
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
February 27, 2025
Tax Strategies Conversation Day 1 | Understanding How Businesses Get Taxed & Entity Structure

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Tags: Entrepreneurship, Finance, Payroll

1 Video
How to Start a Nonprofit || What to Consider Between Business & Nonprofit
Youtube
January 17, 2024
Are you confused about setting up a Business or becoming a Nonprofit instead ?
Let’s talk about 5 things you should consider when making that decision.
Bonus: **Why you should avoid filing a 990N
If we haven’t met,

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Tags: Leadership

1 Webinar
Women Leading Nonprofits (From Passion to Purpose) with Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
March 12, 2025
Women Leading Nonprofits (From Passion to Purpose) with Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA

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Tags: Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management

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