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Accounting for a balanced life.

Life, thoughts, torments and fantasies through simple accounting.

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Hi, I’m Edwine!

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With 20 years of working in finance and accounting across industries like fintech, AI, and private equity, I’m here to make sense of accounting in a way that connects with real life. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a professional, or just finance-curious, I’m passionate about helping you see how accounting can drive meaningful change.

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The accounting of a "career-limiting" move
The accounting of a "career-limiting" move
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The Accounting of a Haitian: A Personal Reflection 🇭🇹✨
The Accounting of a Haitian: A Personal Reflection 🇭🇹✨

The conversation shifted, but something lingered inside me. Was it guilt? Shame? Before the event ended, I returned to them and said, "Actually, I grew up in Canada but was born in Haiti. I am Haitian." They smiled knowingly and said, “We thought so—your accent is more Haitian than Canadian.” This got me thinking: Is being Haitian an asset or a liability? 🤔 It’s a question I’ve wrestled with my entire adult life.

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