Back To Top

Women Entrepreneurs

Accounting Services for Women Owned Businesses 

YHB has a team of women leaders who understand and help you navigate the challenges that are unique to women entrepreneurs. We empower companies of all sizes from small sole proprietors just starting out to mature entities to grow strong businesses. 

Our women owned business services include:

Assurance
Tax return preparation and tax planning
CFO on call services
Government contracting
Management advisory services

Let's Talk

Contact us when it’s time to move forward.

Adrian U. Taylor
X
About Adrian

Adrian began her career at YHB in 1999, with a B.B. A. from Old Dominion University. She is a Personal Finance Specialist (PFS) as well as certified in Strategy & Performance Management from Mentor Plus. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA). She is also an Evaluator for the VSCPA Educational Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee, a Board Member of the Dental Clinic of Northern Shenandoah Valley and a Board Member of the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber

Experience

Adrian provides individual and business tax planning, compliance and consulting services to a broad range of clients ranging from family-owned businesses to personal service corporations.  She works with businesses and their owners, as well as other successful individuals, with strategic and financial planning. In addition to serving clients, Adrian provides mentoring and tax training for YHB staff members as well as educating local students on the opportunities available for those considering careers in accounting.

Expertise

Adrian specializes in providing tax and consulting services to individuals, partnerships and corporations.  She has extensive experience with the tax and financial challenges business owner’s face.  The Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) certification allows Adrian to combine her tax expertise with her knowledge of financial planning to provide clients with comprehensive financial strategies.

APPROACH

One of Adrian’s greatest strengths is her ability to help business owner’s understand and analyze their financial data to enable them to make informed business decisions.  She enjoys working with clients to develop effective tax and financial plans then helping them measure their progress.  In addition, Adrian believes communication is critical and is continually working with clients to keep them up to date on current developments and tax law changes.

INVOLVEMENT & MEMBERSHIPS

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Member
Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA), Member
VSCPA Educational Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee, Evaluator
Dental Clinic of Northern Shenandoah Valley, Board Member
Top of Virginia Regional Chamber Valley Business Women, Committee Member

Education & Achievements

B.B.A. from Old Dominion University
Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
Certificate in Strategy and Performance Management from Mentor Plus

Jennifer Files
X
About Jennifer

Jennifer joined Yount, Hyde & Barbour in 2003 and holds a B.S. degree in accounting from Robert Morris University. She is a member of numerous organizations within the community, including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants and is also on the Special Review Committee of the Government Finance Officers Association.

Experience

Throughout her career, she has worked on a variety of audit, tax, and consulting engagements for clients across many industries. She continues to lead our clients Single Audit compliance, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and governmental audit needs.

Expertise

She enjoys working with clients to identify  efficiencies in their processes, and to help clients defend and protect their bottom line. 

Approach

Every client, every company, every control environment is unique. Jennifer takes the time to thoroughly understand her client’s needs and objectives. The result is a customized solution. No two businesses are alike, and for that reason, no two internal control structures should be either.

 

·   ·   ·   ·

 

What Clients are Saying

 

“Jennifer Files has been involved in leading our audit for several years.  First as the manager and then, most deservedly, after her promotion to partner.  She goes out of her way to be available.  Communicated well and is extremely easy to work with.  Top Shelf.” – Mark M.

Kelly Domenick
X
About Kelly

Kelly graduated from Penn State University in 1999 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. She became a licensed CPA in 2000 and later went on to get her Master’s in Taxation from Robert Morris University in 2006. She has worked in public accounting for over 20 years providing tax and advisory services. In addition to individuals, her practice spans a variety of industries and includes tax and business consulting services to closely held companies, corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies.

Kelly is an active member of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce and a member of both the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). She is also actively involved with St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Ashburn, Virginia, and her children’s schools.

Monica Sarver
X
Monica Sarver
EA
Connect:
About Monica

Monica is a graduate of the University of Baltimore, where she received her bachelor of administration degree in accounting in 2015 and in 2018, she obtained her Enrolled Agent (EA) license. Monica joined the YHB in 2022 from the Glass Jacobson team, where she worked for four years.

Expertise

With a focus on tax and financial accounting, Monica has honed her skills while working with individuals and corporations. Her specialization lies in navigating the intricacies of passthrough entity, gift, fiduciary, estates, and trust tax returns. Monica’s in-depth knowledge and attention to detail enable her to effectively handle complex tax matters.

Moreover, Monica thrives in managing individual tax situations on a multi-state and international level. She has developed a strong understanding of the unique challenges and requirements involved in these contexts, ensuring compliance and optimizing financial outcomes for her clients.

In the past, she has written articles for the Glass Jacobson blog regarding tax issues, as well as speaking in webinars during COVID on the CARES Act and its implications. 

Monica values communication with clients, while being responsive to specific needs. She communicates in a manner that is best tailored to individuals’ needs. 

Memberships and Other Interests

Monica is a member of MACPA. 

In her free time, she loves spending time outdoors, whether that is camping or hiking. She is an avid runner, having done a few half marathons. In 2017, she went skydiving over Delaware and absolutely loved it!

Amy Brown
X
About Amy

Amy completed her Bachelor’s of business administration degree in accounting at Midwestern State University in 2000 and the earned her CPA designation in 2005. She is a member of the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Experience

Amy has been performing tax and accounting services for more than 20 years. Prior to joining YHB in 2021, she was a member of the Wilhelm & Associates team as a Tax and Accounting manager for 14 years providing services to individuals and small businesses.

Expertise & Approach

She specializes in accounting, payroll and income tax services focusing on small business in addition to individual tax preparation and planning. She is also knowledgeable in multi-state income tax and the cost and accounting requirements for government contractors. She has expertise in both QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks desktop and with various integrating applications.

Strong client relationships begin with communication and trust. She intricately listens to her clients’ goals, concerns, and obstacles in planning a path forward. Amy enjoys building long-term relationships with her clients as they achieve their goals.

Other Interests

Amy’s husband is an Air Force Pilot; they have 3 energetic, growing boys! Outside of the office, she enjoys outdoor activities, hiking, camping and watching her boy’s sporting events. In the community, she is involved with her church, Scouts BSA, and volunteers with various non-profit organizations. In her spare time, she enjoys scrapbooking.