K. R. Turner, CPA LLC

12/18/2021

“My authenticity is my advocacy. My lived experiences are my power. My Blackness is my voice. My feminity is my amplifier. My Motherhood is my speaker. My platform is my microphone. I am .” - Me
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Most will scroll past this picture and long post. It will seem irrelevant and insignificant or to some inappropriate. However, I hope you don't. It is a quick snapshot of in action.

Thursday was my daughter’s birthday and the company's Christmas party. I'm a single mother many states away from my family, so celebrating my 6-year-old’s special day is my sole responsibility. I am an officer in my organization, so not being present to express my gratitude to the staff for their hard work and dedication, especially during my transition to the organization and into this role, was not an option.

Everything considered, I decided to pick my daughter up earlier from aftercare and simply enjoy a short time with colleagues in passing. What you see in this picture is the fortunate ability to do both, be a mother and an executive.

So many brilliant women often forgo opportunities, aren’t offered advancement, impose limits on themselves, or select not to seek executive levels because of motherhood. For many, that is a welcomed no-brainer decision; for others, a reluctant resentful determination, but for myself, it's a choice I'm glad I have never had to make.

Sure, It's not easy; there are long hours, the occasional missed event, showing up late to practice, scrambling to find a caretaker, and dents in my car for rushing.

But let's talk about the genuine desire for equity and inclusion. No matter advancements in society, women are often still primary caretakers. In Black households, women are more likely to be the primary or sole providers. Seeking to diversify gender in tops roles means more moments like this may be necessary. This also has to be a part of the conversation.

So for every caretaker of loved ones, my Christmas wish for you is that you too are allowed to work in an environment where you don't have to choose, which needs to be even more amplified as we .

12/01/2021

“It was such an emotional experience and it wasn’t just about hair. It was what my perception of beauty was and had been for all of my life and then I look at myself in the mirror and I’m like, ‘That doesn’t look like what I thought was beautiful.’”

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While I have always worked in an environment where I could wear my hair as it naturally grows, society made me feel like it wasn’t professional. Recently, I decided to celebrate Black hair independence and my right to wear my natural hair freely, boldly and proudly.

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02/14/2021

“Paradise is one’s own place, One’s own people, One’s own world, Knowing and known, Perhaps even loving and loved.”
— Octavia E. Butler
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As you start the year, consider changing your love and your passion into a wealth-building asset. Happy Valentine's Day
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11/24/2020

“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭22:6‬ ‭NIVUK‬‬
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There are many ways to save for your child, including savings accounts, 529 plans, trust funds, insurance policies.
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But, did your child earn income this year? Whether it be from a job, gig work, babysitting, their lemonade stand or selling bracelets, it’s not too late for them to contribute to their IRA up to the amount of their earnings ($6,000 max).
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11/20/2020

“A village raised me. I had people who were behind me all the way. Had it not been for them, I would have had a tougher time. God was taking care of me anyway, but I know these people made it a lot easier.”
LeCount Davis
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Did you know that less than 4% of all CPAs are Black? Some say the percentage is as low as 1%.
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In 1921, the first Black acquired a CPA license by the name of John Cromwell, Jr. We did achieve 100 Black CPAs nationwide until 1965. In the state of Louisiana, the first, Dr. Lincoln Harrison, was granted his license in 1947. We did not reach 100 Black CPAs in the state of Louisiana until 1987.
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In this professional like many others, we are grossly underrepresented. Encourage the sisters and brothers around you to not only consider Accounting as a major but sit for the licensure exam after finishing their studies and complete the process to
become a CPA as one of their professional goals.
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11/17/2020

“Defining myself, as opposed to being defined by others, is one of the most difficult challenges I face.”
—Carol Moseley-Braun
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At KR Turner, CPA LLC, we vow to work in accordance with our company values and take on clients who feel the same...
Transparency
Accountability
Intentional Thought
Deliberate Action
Good Stewardship
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09/16/2020

Did you know that you can check your credit report for free once a week due to Covid-19? It’s easy.
• Monitor your credit.
• Keep track of debt.
• Dispute charges/information directly from your phone or computer.
• Contact debtors and ask for relief.

During these times of COVID-19, accessing your credit is important. That's why Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion are now offering free weekly online reports through April 2021.

09/16/2020

Did you know that you can check your credit report for free once a week due to Covid-19? It’s easy.
• Monitor your credit.
• Keep track of debt.
• Dispute charges/information directly from your phone or computer.
• Contact debtors and ask for relief.

If you’re feeling anxious about your financial health during these uncertain times, you’re not alone.

09/16/2020

It’s never too late to start a budget. Here a few budget apps that will work right at your fingertips.

Mint: Best Money Management App
You Need a Budget: Best Debt App
Wally: Best Tracking Expenses App
Acorns: Best App for Easy Saving
Tycoon: Best App for Freelancers

07/09/2020

We are all grappling with the idea of sending our child to school. Check out this out.

As a education finance professional, I appreciate the conversations about school reopenings inspired by today’s tweets and press conference. I have sat in rooms, participated in conference calls and videoconferenced across this country discussing this very issue. School leaders on the ground are g...

07/07/2020

‪“You are incomparably made, uniquely loved, and powerfully purposed...If you think you've blown God's plan for your life, rest in this. You, my beautiful friend, are not that powerful. He is a God of restoration and redemption, and He makes all things new.”
LisaBevere
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Exploring my educational journey...
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology ✔️
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice ✔️
Bachelor of Science in Accounting ✔️
Masters in Governmental Accountancy ✔️
Doctorate of Public Administration-

07/07/2020

Do your pocketbooks a favor...

You’ve spent a lot more time at home in the last few weeks. How many channels have you watched with that cable subscription?

Try a streaming service or even a cheaper on demand service. Check your cellphone plan or other memberships. It may already be free.

Cut the cord!