Accounting Firm Owner

Tressa’s accounting practice focuses on financial education and creating financial infrastructure to meet the unique needs of individuals, nonprofits, and privately held businesses relating to their Accounting, Tax Planning, and Other Business needs. Her services range from selecting and forming new entities and start-ups to more complex planning and preparation of business plans, tax returns, and financial reports to creating processes for data security, budgets and forecasts, and human resource compliance. Tressa provides insight on leveraging resources to maximize services through process improvement, organizational governance, mentoring, and bridging differences for more equitable workplaces.

“Tressa was an invaluable resource as she assisted in establishing my S-corporations, creating a business plan, applying for start-up loans, and educating me on payroll and employee issues. Through her assistance, I have been empowered to realize my potential, thrive financially, and give back to the community in a way I never dreamed possible.” Dr. E

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Educator

As an adjunct accounting professor at Brigham Young University Idaho, Tressa focuses on empowering a successful hybrid workforce and addressing pipeline challenges by inspiring young people to join the accounting profession. Tressa authored a first-of-its-kind accounting textbook that focuses on competencies and skills relevant to the accounting profession as it evolves and the numerous professional paths available with an accounting degree. She prioritizes meeting with each of her students to provide mentorship and to gain an understanding of the individual so she can value cultural and learning differences and create an environment for growth beyond their academic studies.

“Want a great teacher who wants to help you succeed in accounting? Then look no further. Lacy is an amazing teacher. She gives her students every chance to do well. You're in good hands if you take her class.”      · Accounting Made Simple; Co-Author; 2021

Founder of Undaunted Women

Tressa’s willingness to gain an understanding of individuals and their environment led to the timely creation of a nonprofit that assists refugees in reaching self-reliance through mentorship, education, and financial training. Tressa volunteered thousands of hours of her time to create the infrastructure necessary for the nonprofit to thrive; gathering resources and creating successful partnerships to work with refugees as they seek new skills, start businesses, prepare taxes, budget, and save. Tressa works closely with existing organizations to help refugees reach their self-reliance goals; bridge differences to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion; and create meaningful mentorship that benefit volunteers as much as those they mentor.

“Through my volunteering experience, I have truly gained a friend. We’ve been able to bridge gaps and come to a better understanding of each other and our cultures. I’m grateful for the opportunity to learn from her the value of community. Seeing how willing she is to give all she has to those around her is humbling.”- T.S.