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Who We Are

As a boutique CPA firm, we provide accounting and advisory services to small to midsize businesses and entrepreneurs in professional service industries and government contractors. We work with our clients to help them understand their financial data for sound decision-making and business growth. Our goal is to provide lasting solutions fit for your specific needs.

Our Vision

Our vision is to relieve the accounting pain for STEM-centric small businesses by being an indispensable financial advisor to those seeking strategic accounting.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide consistent financial insight to growth-oriented small businesses who perform services on STEM-focused contracts. Our approach involves selective client acquisition; dedication to accuracy, integrity, and communication; emphasis on timeliness and quality of results; and providing not only historical reporting but delivering forwardthinking guidance.

To Achieve This, Our Philosophy Is:

Emphasize accuracy, integrity, proactivity, and communication

Build a diverse and enthusiastic team of qualified staff

Increase planning and oversight of client projects to provide quality service in a timely manner without infringing on staff personal time.

Offer services to growth-oriented clients who possess a high level of integrity and value our services.

Assist clients in reaching their maximum potential by open communications and teamwork.

Assist staff in reaching their maximum potential through mentoring, professional development and encouraging a high level of professional competence.

Our Values

Our values guide us in how we conduct business. Values shape the relationships we have with our clients, the relationships our team members have with each other, and our commitment to having a reputation that provides a positive outcome.

Mutually beneficial client selection

Results-driven

Exceeding professional standards

Exceptional Communication

STEM-focused advice

Early adoption of technology

Diversity of thought & ideas

Work-life segregation

Team-driven focus

Our History

2003
Cheryl Jefferson & Associates Founded

Cheryl Jefferson Cooke started the firm on a part-time basis from her home.

2004
First Employee

Hired the first employee and CJA became a full-time business.

2006
New Office

Moved to the 1,000 sq ft office on Old Annapolis Road.

2007
Staff Grows

The staff had grown to 4 full-time and 1 part-time professional staff.

2008
Expanded Office

Expanded its offices to 2,000 square feet.

2011
Continued Growth

Seven employees and over 40 clients.

2012
Expanded Services

Expanded services to small medical practices and small construction contractors.

2013
10 Year Anniversary

We celebrated our 10 year anniversary!

2014
Settled in at our current office location

We downsized to a workspace environment as more employees began to work from home

2015
100% Virtual!

We cut the cords on onsite servers and moved fully to the cloud with our staff being 100% remote.

2017
Focus on SMART clients

Fine-tuned our services to focus on clients in the fields of Science, Math, Architecture, Research & Development, and Technology.

2018
15 Year Anniversary

Proudly served for another 5 years!

2023
20 Year Anniversary!

Honored to celebrate 20 years!