Beyond Tax Season: Leaha Crawford Explains the Real Role of a CPA

What does a CPA actually do for a small business? Is it just taxes… or something much bigger?In this episode of the Nevada BizLife Podcast, Mike Bindrup and Brenda Bryant sit down with Leaha Crawford, CPA, Enrolled Agent, and MBA, to break down the real role of a Certified Public Accountant in a growing business. Leah explains the difference between a CPA, an enrolled agent, and a bookkeeper, and why understanding those distinctions can save entrepreneurs time, money, and serious stress.A. Leaha Crawford, the founder and CEO of Crawford Management Group (CMG), boasts over thirty years of experience in the accounting field across major cities such as Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Las Vegas. CMG caters to a diverse range of clients including charter schools, restaurants, mortuaries, nonprofit organizations, and campaign finance sectors. Committed to providing financial services that enable clients to focus on their core activities with confidence, Crawford Management Group prioritizes sound financial management.In addition to her role at CMG, Ms. Crawford is also a well-known radio personality. She hosts “The Tax Boutique” on KCEP, Power 88.1, airing every second Monday at 10 am. Furthermore, she co-hosts “Let’s Talk with Leaha and Rhonda” weekly on Saturday mornings on KUNV, 91.5.If you’re serious about building a profitable and sustainable business in Nevada, this conversation will shift how you think about your financial team.Stop guessing. Start planning.Listen now and make sure your business is built on solid financial ground.The Nevada BizLife Podcast is brought to you by UNR Extension's Small Business Education Program in collaboration with the Latin Chamber of Commerce in Las Vegas. For more information, visit our websites at extension.unr.edu/busdev and lvlcc.com.