Balancing the Books and Building Dreams

<p><strong>Balancing the Books and Building Dreams</strong> is the powerful true story of how one woman's determination faith and financial expertise helped save a historic institution from collapse.</p><p>When <strong>Shermanetta Carter CPA</strong> answered an unexpected phone call in 2019 she never imagined it would lead her into the fight of her life-to restore the legacy of her alma mater <strong>Morris Brown College</strong> a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) that had lost its accreditation and was teetering on the brink of closure.</p><p>With <strong>raw honesty and professional insight</strong> Carter shares her extraordinary journey from running a successful CPA firm to becoming the Chief Financial Officer of a college in crisis. Facing <strong>financial ruin fires floods and even a global pandemic</strong> she led the charge to rebuild trust restore financial stability and achieve something no other HBCU had done-<strong>regain accreditation after a 20-year loss</strong>.</p><p>More than a memoir this is:</p><ul><li><strong>An inspiring comeback story</strong> about preserving legacy and overcoming adversity</li><li><strong>A blueprint for nonprofit financial leadership</strong> and institutional resilience</li><li><strong>A love letter to alumni and community</strong> who refused to give up</li></ul><p>Whether you're drawn to <strong>inspiring true stories</strong> <strong>women in leadership</strong> <strong>overcoming adversity</strong> or <strong>memoirs of success</strong> <em>Balancing the Books and Building Dreams</em> delivers an unforgettable look at what it takes to turn an impossible dream into reality.</p><p><strong>Shermanetta Carter CPA</strong> is the Chief Financial Officer of Morris Brown College founder of Integrity Accounting Services and a proud U.S. Army Reserve veteran. She remains deeply committed to advancing HBCU sustainability and financial accountability.</p>