Stop wondering what your numbers mean or waiting until April to find out where your money went. Equip yourself with the clarity to make confident, profitable decisions.
The SBDC is pleased to have Chiquita DeShae’, CPA, present a practical four-part series designed to turn your financial records into a tool for growth.
Most entrepreneurs start a business to build independence, serve their communities, and do great work—not to spend late nights wrestling with spreadsheets and receipts. Too often, bookkeeping is treated like tax-season homework: rushed, stressful, and done solely to keep the IRS satisfied. However, treating your books as an afterthought creates blind spots—causing you to overpay on taxes, face cash flow crunches, or struggle to secure business funding when you need it most.
It’s time to move beyond the scramble. We are excited to invite you to our upcoming four-part masterclass.
November 12, 2026 | 10:00 – 11:00am | BJP Room 1350
SESSION 1: WHY BOOKKEEPING MATTERS – BEYOND TAXES
- Focus: Discover how clean records serve as your daily financial GPS rather than just an annual compliance task.
- Value: Learn to identify cash flow blind spots early, understand the core reports that reveal your true profitability, and stop relying on guesswork.
November 19, 2026 | 10:00 – 11:00am | BJP Room 1350
SESSION 2: UNDERSTANDING KEY BOOKKEEPING TERMS
- Focus: Demystify foundational concepts—including debits, credits, the chart of accounts, and the general ledger—in plain English.
- Value: Gain the knowledge to bridge communication gaps with your bookkeeper, CPA, and bank, giving you the confidence to read reports and spot errors early.
December 3, 2026 | 10:00 – 11:00am | BJP Room 1350
SESSION 3: TRACKING INCOME AND EXPENSES
- Focus: Learn how to accurately classify diverse revenue streams and business expenditures.
- Value: Proper categorization protects your margins, ensures you capture every legitimate tax write-off, prevents costly audit surprises, and shows which offerings generate profit.
December 9, 2026 | 10:00 – 11:00am | BJP Room 1220
SESSION 4: SETTING UP YOUR BOOKKEEPING SYSTEM
- Focus: Compare practical options ranging from simple spreadsheets to automated cloud software like QuickBooks and Xero.
- Value: Walk away with an organized, scalable routine that fits your transaction volume, avoids costly errors, and saves you hours every month.
Chiquita DeShae’, CPA
Owner & Lead Consultant
C.D. Harris PLLC
www.cdharrispllc.com | 214-302-7787
IG: @c.d.harrispllc
The North Texas Small Business Development Center Network is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and Dallas College. The North Texas SBDC is an Accredited Member of the Association of Small Business Development Centers. SBDCs are supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration and extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. The SBA cannot endorse any products, opinions or services of any external parties or services. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals. This training event is supported by federal taxpayer funds. By registering, I certify that I am legally authorized to receive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars, in accordance with applicable federal law and Executive Order 14218 ‘Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders’ (February 19, 2025).
