About Me

Hi, I'm Iryna.

Finance has been a part of my life for more than 18 years. During that time, I've worked with growing businesses, built accounting systems, led finance teams, and helped owners understand what their numbers are really telling them.

Iryna Baranova — Founder, B&K Advisors LLC
Iryna Baranova
Founder · B&K Advisors LLC

My story

What I enjoy most is bringing clarity. Business owners already have enough to think about — they shouldn't have to wonder whether their financial reports are accurate or where their profit is disappearing. My job is to make the financial side of the business simple, organized, and useful.

Today I lead an accounting department in the United States, where I work with bookkeeping, financial reporting, compliance, tax accounting, and AI-driven accounting processes. At the same time, I continue helping business owners through my own accounting practice.

Over the years, I've learned that accounting is about much more than keeping records. Good numbers help people make confident decisions. They show what is working, what needs attention, and where the business can grow.

I enjoy improving financial processes, finding ways to make reporting more efficient, and using technology to reduce manual work. I believe automation should support people — not replace experience or professional judgment. That's why I'm passionate about combining traditional accounting with modern AI tools to give clients faster, clearer, and more reliable financial information.

Education has always been important to me. I earned both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Finance, but I believe the biggest lessons come from working with real businesses and solving real problems every day.

What I believe

Principles that guide my work

Accounting should help business owners make decisions, not just prepare reports.

Good financial information should be easy to understand.

Automation should save time without replacing professional judgment.

My goal is to help clients feel confident about their numbers.

Professional Work

Where I focus

More than 16 years across accounting, finance, tax planning, financial analysis, business process improvement, and AI implementation.

Financial Management
Tax Planning
Corporate Accounting
Financial Reporting
Cash Flow Management
AI Bookkeeping
Business Process Optimization
Financial Analysis
Internal Controls
Business Growth Support
Featured Publications

Writing & research

I enjoy sharing what I've learned — explaining accounting, tax planning, and financial management in a way business owners can actually use.

TechBullion

Data-Driven Accounting: Irina Baranova's Business-Intelligent, Proven Methods Cut Expenses for U.S. Companies

How modern analytics and disciplined bookkeeping reduce operating costs for growing American businesses.

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Gazeta.ua

Фінансова грамотність — це нова інфраструктура

On taxes, automation, and the growing role of women in the accounting profession.

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The American Journals

Research Article — The American Journal of Management and Economics Innovations

Peer-reviewed research on accounting practices and financial management innovation.

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ULOpenAccess

Universal Library of Business & Economics — Research Paper

Applied research on financial reporting, controls, and business performance.

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Integration of AI Automation Tools into Corporate Tax Liability Analysis — book by Iryna Baranova
My Book · Available on Amazon

Integration of AI Automation Tools into Corporate Tax Liability Analysis

A practical guide for founders, CFOs, and accountants on using modern AI and business-intelligence tools to reduce tax exposure, improve compliance, and make smarter financial decisions.

⭐ If you read the book, I'd truly appreciate your honest review on Amazon — it helps other business owners discover it.

Professional Memberships

Community & ethics

I believe continuous learning and professional ethics are just as important as technical knowledge.

Federation of Auditors, Accountants and Financiers of AIC of Ukraine

Professional Member

Ukrainian Professional Public Organization — The Union of Auditors of Ukraine

Professional Member

Let's talk

Whether you need bookkeeping, accounting, financial reporting, tax planning, or AI-powered accounting solutions — I'd love to hear about your business and see how I can help you feel confident about your numbers.