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Cheryl Jefferson Cooke, CPA
Cheryl Jefferson Cooke has been in accounting field since 1993, working with small organizations consisting of 1 to 150 employees. Her background ranges from public accounting to CFO functions. With the ability to communicate to all levels of an organization, Cheryl has been able to evaluate and offer recommendations for process improvement and business initiatives, as well as convey the organization's present and future financial picture in meaningful terms. Since 1995, she has been working with government contractors and is very knowledgeable of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and compliance with the Defense Contract Audit Agency's (DCAA) requirements.
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant - State of Maryland, 1997
Certified Public Accountant - District of Columbia
Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), 2007 to present
Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA), 1997 to present
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), 2005 to 2011
Positions
Board of Directors (2009 - 2011) - Domestic Violence Center of Howard County
Treasurer (2006-2007) - National Association of Women Business Owners, Baltimore Chapter
Committe Member (2004-2006) - Maryland Association of CPA's, Technology Committee
Education
Bachelor of Arts, 1990
Masters of Science, Financial Management, 2002
Publications
Government Contracting: Read the Instructions First. (2004, August). The Business Monthly, p. 18.
It's Budget Season. (2004, November). The Business Monthly, p 34.
The DCAA Accounting System Myth. (2010, January). The Business Monthly, Focus section p. 4.
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