About Us

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About Us

The BTB Advisory Firm is a team of master’s-level accountants trained and led by Bernadette L. Harris, MS, MBA, CFE, an award-winning tax and forensic accountant, media consultant, author, and adjunct professor.

Since 2001, BTB has provided accounting services to clients at emerging and seasoned companies across all industries, including consulting, marketing, and medical.

Meet the Founder

Bernadette L. Harris is a seasoned business strategist, finance coach, and award-winning forensic accountant. She holds a B.S. in Accounting, a Master of Business Administration, and an MS in Fraud and Forensics. As a Certified Fraud Examiner, she is committed to helping small businesses grow with integrity and financial clarity.

With more than two decades of experience, Bernadette has empowered thousands of entrepreneurs to strategize, launch, and transition their businesses from profitable to profound. Her expertise in simplifying accounting matters has made her a sought-after speaker and media contributor, with features on ABC, CBS, and NBC, where she shares insights on entrepreneurship and fraud prevention.

Bernadette’s own business journey—marked by failures, plateaus, and remarkable successes—gives her a unique ability to serve with both understanding and compassion. Backed by over 1,000 client success stories, she is unwavering in her commitment to seeing her clients win.

Beyond her work as a strategist and finance coach, Bernadette is a bestselling author, adjunct instructor, podcast host, and TEDx speaker. When she’s not serving clients or leading business transformations, you might find her in the kitchen, expressing her love with her gift for cooking and baking Southern-inspired dishes.

Mission

To partner with entrepreneurs to expand passion and profits by strategically growing sustainable small businesses.

Vision

Nurturing efficient and profitable businesses led by healthy owners through expert accounting and coaching.

Value Statements

Efficiency

Small businesses thrive when they combine systems and structures with maximized efforts.

Community

Genuine client relationships, profitable connections, and supportive collaborations help small businesses thrive.

Legacy

Multi-generational and sustainable businesses positively impact families and communities.

Strategy

Creating and implementing plans based solely on client goals is always the top priority.