Growing up on a dairy farm, Step By Step Accounting owner Melissa L. Miranda learned the principles of hard work, persistence, and planning. Before even attending college, she saw first hand the importance of cash-flow planning and organized record-keeping on the farm with her own dairy animals in 4-H and FFA.

She is a proud graduate of North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota, where she completed a double major, studying both accounting and business administration. Graduating magna cum laude in 2012, she quickly applied her knowledge and experience to both the public and private sectors.

Melissa saw the need for service-oriented, teaching-based accounting and advisory services, primarily geared towards small businesses and eventually brought these principles into her own business, which she named Step By Step Accounting.

Melissa's mission is to help small business owners understand their finances and achieve their goals as she knows the impact that strong businesses have on communities and families.

In her personal time, Melissa enjoys spending time with her family and reading a good book. She also loves visiting family in Brazil, where she lived for two years.

You deserve an accountant who shares your passion and commitment, so talk to Melissa about your dreams for your financial future!