Catina Downey CPA PLLC

10/15/2026

Bear-trice would like to remind y’all that an extension is NOT a hall pass to procrastinate! 😂😭🏃🏾‍♀️

🚨🏃🏾‍♀️ POV: You filed an extension in April and thought you had ALL the time in the world! 😂😂😂

Now it’s October 15th, the papers are flying, the receipts are missing, and you’re trying to remember the password to your tax portal! 😭📂🧾

SURPRISE! TAX DEADLINE IS TODAY! 🚨

If you filed an extension for your 2025 individual income tax return, today is generally the deadline to file. An extension gave you more time to FILE, not more time to PAY. 👀

Don’t be out here running like this! 🏃🏾‍♀️💨

Signed,
Your Accounting Best Friend 💙
Catina Downey CPA PLLC

10/13/2026

💙 WHAT IF... the greatest gift you leave your children isn't the money itself, but what that money makes possible?

We work hard to provide for our families. We save, invest, build businesses, and hope to leave something behind for the next generation.

But here's something worth thinking about: Sometimes, helping your child buy their first home, finish school, start a business, or get a strong financial start TODAY can make a bigger difference than leaving them a large inheritance years from now.

And let's not forget one of the most valuable things we can pass down: financial wisdom. Teaching our children how to manage money, make sound decisions, and build on what we've worked so hard to create is part of the legacy, too.

As a CPA, I believe financial conversations should be about more than balancing the books. They should be about building a future with purpose.

📖 This Forbes article offers some great food for thought.

Here's my question for you: What do you hope to pass down to the next generation beyond money?



https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonathanshenkman/2026/08/17/how-to-leave-money-to-your-children-so-it-actually-matters/?fbclid=IwY2xjawU7UCRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5d3goIdiQccrTJJA62H8qd-jmt4PZBhNgYhIhDuWdWuLwcn2MmHxhEKvjzDg_aem_2y8krz9RSX_toHd5f-RsUg

Learn how giving money earlier, with structure and clear values, creates a more meaningful legacy than a traditional late‑life inheritance.

10/02/2026

Accounting doesn’t have to be intimidating. It can even be FUN! 😂💙

This morning, I had the opportunity to share my Member Spotlight at the Burg Business Collective TwoTwelve meeting. We talked about business expenses, needs vs. wants, and tax write-offs—with a little humor and audience participation!

And because I own NES Co****le, I couldn’t resist adding a little co****le fun. The mini desktop board I gifted to Charlotte from Point 5 Williamsburg as a thank-you for stepping in to help me last Saturday was a HUGE hit! The room erupted, Charlotte started tossing bags, and I could barely talk! 🤣

Thank you, Burg Business Collective - TwoTwelve Group, for such a fun and engaging morning!

Helping business owners lead with their numbers and grow with confidence.



Two Twelve Referral Network Corporate Headquarters

10/02/2026

09/28/2026

08/07/2026

08/03/2026

August is stacked. 📅

And there's no better month to invest in your business. August is National Black Business Month, and we're showing up all month long with free programming built for Black business owners who are serious about the work.

📊 Books + Balance: Bookkeeping Session
Aug 4, 10:00AM–12:00PM @ Lavender Hill�
Get your finances in order with space to ask questions and leave feeling more in control.

☕ Mind Your Business: Monthly Co-Working Day
Aug 13, 11:00AM–1:00PM @ HQ�
Dedicated, distraction-free work time alongside other business owners.

💡The Lab Live: Grant Basics With Megan Noldy
Aug 17, 6:00PM–8:30PM @ CANVAS�
A workshop with Megan Noldy about grant basic. In person workshop.

🗺️BLCK Owned Field Trip: The Queen Factory
Aug 26, 4:30–7:30PM @ The Queen Factory
We're heading to The Queen Factory, a Black woman-owned space in Richmond for an evening of card games, community, live DJ, and lite bites.

All events are free. Registration required. Full calendar at blckstreet.org/calendar.

08/01/2026

If you are in the Ashland area today between Noon and 4:00 PM, come see us at the Ashland Vendor event at 155 Junction Drive, Ashland, VA! 🎉

We are pulling double-duty today with two awesome booths:

🪵 NES Co****le: Come check us out and place your pre-orders for custom boards! Big news, we are officially licensed for VSU boards, so let us build something special for your next tailgate or backyard setup.

📚 The Accountant Bee Activity Book: Stop by the other booth to grab a copy of my children’s book! It is a fun, engaging way to introduce kids to the world of numbers, business, and financial literacy early on.

Drop by, say hello, and let us talk custom boards or books! See you soon. 🐝🎯

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07/28/2026

📅 Your next opportunity could be one event away.

Whether you're looking to grow your business, expand your network, meet potential clients, learn from industry experts, or simply connect with like-minded professionals, the Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce has something for you.

From Business Beyond Clock-Out networking events across Virginia to educational workshops, ribbon cuttings, webinars, and signature conferences, we're creating opportunities all year long.

Don't wait until the "right time" to invest in your business. The right time is when the opportunity presents itself.

🎟️ Explore our upcoming events and register today:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/va-black-chamber-of-commerce-31159118647

And don't forget to mark your calendar for our 6th Annual Virginia Black Expo on Saturday, August 22 at Main Street Station in Richmond!

Learn more about the Expo:
https://www.vablackchamberofcommerce.org/virginia-black-expo/

Which event will we see you at? Let us know in the comments! 👇🏾