sbennett21@nul.org

Shaniece Bennett is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), financial instructor, and trusted business advisor. She is noted for her personal approach and for going beyond the numbers to add additional value.

Shaniece is the founder of FINM Solutions and Accutrak Consulting and Accounting Services PLLC and she has over 19 years of experience in both public and private practice. She is a nationwide business and financial management instructor for both the public and private sectors. As a CPA, she has successfully operated her licensed public accounting firm for 12 years. Her areas of expertise include small business taxation, accounting, payroll, and financial management. Shaniece has helped entities acquire capital, secure grants, and contracts, and save over a million dollars in taxes.

Shaniece has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Finance. She earned her Master of Business Administration with a major in management.

Shaniece is a sought-after financial management instructor. She has developed and facilitated training for James Beard Foundation-Women’s Entrepreneurship Program, Women Business Enterprise National Council, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program, Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC), U.S. Small Business Administration, Michigan Department of Transportation Business Development Program, Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, Macomb-Oakland University Incubator, and others. She has taught undergraduate and graduate business courses. Shaniece has enhanced the financial knowledge of over 1,800 business owners.

Shaniece leverages her experience and relationships to help entities excel. She is an active small business advocate in the local and federal arena. She serves on boards and provides technical assistance to clients of non-profit agencies that support small and minority businesses. Shaniece has earned numerous awards including Michigan Chronicle Women of Excellence, MichBusiness Extreme Entrepreneur, National Association of Black Accountants Achievement Award, and Michigan Association of CPAs Committee Volunteer award.

Shaniece is cited as being an effective translator of financial jargon. She makes complexities simple and easy to use. She is noted for her personal approach and for going beyond the numbers to add additional value. Shaniece has helped contractors win prime contracts, pass audit tests, and grow their businesses. She is a results-oriented leader who is passionate about sharing knowledge in financial management.