BRIEF RESUME OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE FOR Karen Cranford:

Certified Public Accountant (NC)

Master of Business Administration, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Certified QuickBooks® Advanced ProAdvisor (a new advanced designation available through Intuit beginning in 2006)

Authorized IRS e-file Provider

Certified College Planning Specialist (CCPS)

Certifying Acceptance Agent for ITIN and EIN (Form W-7 and Form SS-4)

Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude, Catawba College (Business Administration, Mathematics, and Minor in Computer Science)

Over twelve years experience managing a small business.

Fourteen years experience using QuickBooks® accounting software.

Thirteen years experience in technical and project management positions with a Fortune 500 Company.

Instructor for Adult Learning situations.

A passion for helping others succeed in small business activities, and the experience to advise you.