Accounting Aid Academy: We Make Managing Your Money Simple.
If your finances feel like a mess, a black hole, or a constant struggle, you’re not alone. We help small business owners organize, optimize, and take control of their money—without the stress. We specialize in supporting early-stage and growing small businesses across Michigan who are actively making revenues.
Our Clients Typically Have:
- Annual revenue of $500,000 or less
- Fewer than 5 employees
We provide you with customized solutions for:
- Bookkeeping and Accounting – Keep your numbers organized and up to date.
- Tax Preparation & Compliance – Avoid surprises and maximize deductions.
- Cash Flow & Budgeting Support – Plan smarter and stay ahead.
- Capital and Credit Readiness – Be prepared with a plan to grow
What You’ll Gain from Services:
- Understand your true business costs
- Learn best practices for recordkeeping and bookkeeping
- Get familiar with key financial statements: (l.e. Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet)
- Use your numbers to guide real business decisions
- Stay ahead of compliance requirements
- Know when and how to access credit or capital
- Build confidence using accounting software
- Access technical assistance before and after getting a loan
For Business Support Organizations (BSO’s):
Partner With Us to Empower Entrepreneurs
We collaborate with community-based organizations, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), and Technical Assistance (TA) providers to extend high-quality financial services to the small business owners you serve. Together, we can help your clients succeed.
🤝Partnership Opportunities Include:
Custom Workshops, Open Office Hours, Technical Assistance, Special Events, etc.
Email Our Small Business Program Manager:
We specialize in small business financial management.
Accounting Aid Academy offers:
- Free initial consultation
- Free monthly workshops
- Low cost support to meet your immediate and future needs
- Income tax filing and Michigan sales tax
- Individualized one-on-one technical assistance
- 5 month tax preparation or bookkeeping training series: Ongoing enrollment
PRICING
We start every new client relationship with a free initial consultation. This allows us to get to know your business, understand your goals, and identify any current challenges. From there, we’ll recommend a personalized plan of action tailored to your unique needs. If it’s a good fit, we’ll provide a custom scope of work along with clear, upfront pricing.
- Hourly Services: Our rate for one-on-one, customized accounting support is $50/hour.
- Income Tax Preparation: Pricing starts at $300, with final costs based on the complexity of your business structure. Additional fees may apply for:
- Sales tax filings
- 1099 Reporting
- Sales Tax Filings
Our goal is to provide transparent, value-driven pricing with no surprises—just solid support for your business.
Interested in learning more? Fill out the contact information below and let’s get started helping your business grow.
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WHo WE HELP
Meet the Accounting Aid Academy Team
Rachel Campbell, E.A.
Small Business Program Manager
Rachel began her career at the Accounting Aid Society in 2010 as a Tax Site Supervisor in our individual tax program. Driven by her commitment to strengthening Detroit’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, Rachel has helped the academy grow a broad client portfolio by building relationships with business owners and meeting them where they are in their business cycle. Rachel applies her knowledge, experience and uses a hands-on approach to help clients gain a deeper understanding of their financial operations and maintain tax compliance. She earned her B.B.A from the University of Michigan – Dearborn, where she majored in accounting and holds credentials as an enrolled agent.
Ismail Kareem, FCA, CISA
Small Business Accountant
Ismail joined the agency in August of 2023. He is a highly regarded professional with over 20 years of experience managing finance and accounting departments of corporate business organizations. In his current role as the Accounting Aid Academy’s Small Business Accountant, Ismail uses his experience in analysis and customization of financial plans to work with small business owners. His goal is to help them achieve healthy and sustainable business growth. He earned a certificate in programming from Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH and is also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (FCA). He received his postgraduate degree in Accountancy from Yaba College of Technology.
Maria Mendez, E.A.
Small Business Program Manager
Maria has over 15 years of experience providing tax services to families and small business owners, with a focus on helping clients navigate and build in systems and structures that have historically excluded underserved populations. In her role as a small business accountant, Maria integrates her extensive experience with her empathetic nature to equip business owners with skills and confidence to pursue what is most important to them. Additionally, Maria is active in several neighborhood-level collaborations who support bilingual and Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs. A native of Mexico, Maria received a B.A in accounting from the University of Chihuahua and is an enrolled agent.
Tiffany Young- Jackson
Small Business Accountant
Tiffany Young-Jakson is a results-driven professional with a robust background in accounting, data analysis, tax preparation, and customer service. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from American Intercontinental University, along with multiple associate degrees, Tiffany has a strong foundation of technical expertise. Committed to professionalism, accuracy, and integrity, Tiffany is passionate about providing financial technical assistance to small business owners, empowering them to make informed decisions and achieve long-term financial success.
