Our Team

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Our team of seasoned accounting and financial professionals brings decades of combined experience to every client engagement.

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Stephanie Livingston MBA CPA

Founder & Lead Advisor

Stephanie brings over 15 years of Global private industry business experience and ten years of Domestic start-up experiences with For-Profit & Not-for-Profit businesses, and 6 years of CPA Firm Ownership prior to re-branding her firm as "The Accounting Connection" PLLC in July of 2026.

She founded The Accounting Connection PLLC to supply STRATEGIC and VARIABLE Accounting and HR support services so that small to Mid-cap businesses can remain nimble, lean, and CONNECTED for optimum scalability during all business growth stages. This way, Stephanie is able to offer variable overhead solutions rather than fixed costs.

She believes that TOMORROW'S big businesses need full access to big business strategic planning tools TODAY.

Specialties

  • Business Advisory
  • Senior Tax Strategy
  • Software Integrations
  • Forensic Accounting
  • Business & Complex Tax
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Brianna L.

Junior Accountant

Brianna brings fresh energy and a detail-oriented approach to every client engagement. She supports clients with day-to-day multi-state bookkeeping, personal income tax preparation, and entry-level compliance reviews. She believes that too often, important financial details get buried in the day-to-day operations of a business, making it difficult to see the bigger picture. Our strategic bookkeeping approach provides the clarity, organization, and insight needed to bring those details forward and turn financial information into a more CONNECTED and meaningful business strategy.

Specialties

  • Strategic Bookkeeping
  • Multi-State Bookkeeping
  • Business Tax
  • Personal Income Tax
  • Light Compliance Audits
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Cynthia C.

Multi-State Payroll & Human Resources Specialist

Cynthia oversees multi-state payroll operations and compliance audits for our clients, ensuring every business stays current with federal and state regulations. Her background in HR and accounting makes her uniquely qualified to handle complex payroll scenarios. Her specialties include New Hire Employee Onboarding.

Specialties

  • Multi-State Payroll Management
  • Human Resources Support
  • Employer Compliance
  • New Hire Employee Onboarding
  • Employee Onboarding Services
  • Drug Testing Support Services
  • Exit Interviews
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Braeleigh B.

Client Support & Bookkeeping Specialist

Braeleigh is dedicated to delivering an exceptional client experience at every touchpoint. She serves as the primary point of contact for general client inquiries, and provides excellent business bookkeeping support services.

Specialties

  • Client Onboarding
  • Account Coordination
  • Client Communications
  • Single & Multi-State Bookkeeping
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