About Us
Riverbend Accounting believes women-owned businesses and small businesses are the lifeblood of our community. Finding the right support, especially in financial areas, is critical to maintaining a lasting, successful business. It’s important to be comfortable with your accountant, to feel empowered to ask questions without fear and to trust that your finances are being taken care of by a knowledgeable partner who has your best interests as a top priority. As a woman who owns her own firm, I respect and value business women working hard for their professional success, and I believe in supporting each other so we can all grow to our fullest potential.
Tricia Barrett, CPA
Owner
I graduated from Western Illinois University with my accounting degree after being a stay-at-home mom with my two sons for almost a decade. I hold a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, QuickBooks ProAdvisor and Xero Advisor Certifications. I specialize in working with clients to utilize cloud-based software. I love working with small businesses in accounting services (especially with Financial Statement Preparations), so in 2017 I moved to the private accounting sector where I enjoyed working in construction as a Corporate Controller. In that position, I became very interested in cost management and strategic analysis. I worked with complicated union payrolls, sales tax compliance, and WIP reporting. In 2019 I took my experience, education, and passion for accounting and opened Riverbend Accounting, LLC. In my downtime, I enjoy hanging out with my husband and sons on the "bend in the Mississippi" where we live.