“Melissa broke down complex topics into practical, easy-to-understand concepts that made a lasting impact on everyone.”
Elizabeth Phares Oren
Director of Client Success
North Dakota Women’s Business Center
Melissa L. Miranda, CPA helps business owners understand their finances without fear, shame, or overwhelm. As the founder of Step By Step Accounting, she translates complex concepts into practical guidance that audiences can actually use the moment they leave the room. She doesn’t lecture at people. She teaches with them. Her goal on every stage is the same: replace financial anxiety with understanding, and understanding with confidence.
Business Owners Supported
Speaking Engagements Across the US
Years in Entrepreneurial Finance
Cash Flow
How cash actually moves through a business and how to plan for uneven income, seasonal shifts, and major expenses
Overcoming a Limited Money Mindset
Recognizing and moving past the money beliefs that create hesitation and avoidance in financial decisions
Finding Your Perfect Price
Using real numbers to set pricing that supports profitability and long-term sustainability
Budgeting for Impact
Building budgets that function as decision-making tools, aligned with your goals all year long
Business Accounting Foundations
The financial concepts and reports every business owner needs to actually run a healthy company
Other
Other topics available upon request
“Fantastic! One of my favorite sessions so far. This session was so practically helpful! I took away a lot of ideas for improving my own work.”
Scaling New Heights 2025 Attendee
Melissa L. Miranda, CPA
Speaker and Educator
If you’re looking for a speaker who makes financial topics feel clear, relatable, and genuinely empowering — Melissa would love to connect. She’s available for keynotes, workshops, panels, podcast interviews, media appearances, and both virtual and in-person events.
Before every engagement, Melissa connects with event organizers to understand the audience and customize the content accordingly. She shows up prepared, adaptable, and focused on making your event a success.