We're on a mission to empower creative freelancers and business owners to take ownership over their accounting, taxes, and financial information, allowing them to save money, maximize their investments, and achieve more financial freedom while doing what they love.

YCCPA's envisions a world where creatives get the same financial support and education as other business owners, rather than being ignored, left to figure it out on their own, or pay huge fees to accountants and financial advisors. You're smart and capable, and YCCPA knows that. We're just here to help you grow and empower you to live freely.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is a CPA?

CPA is short for a Certified Public Accountant. A CPA is a licensed accounting professional who has met specific requirements set by a state board of accountancy in the United States. They generally possess in-depth knowledge of accounting principles, tax regulations, and auditing procedures, and the designation "CPA" is the highest level an accounting professional can earn in the US. Similarly-certified professionals in other professional fields can include CFAs (Certified Financial Advisors), JDs (Juris Doctors/Lawyers), marketing professionals, and more.

Why did you start Your Creative CPA?

David founded Your Creative CPA to provide easy-to-understand and implement business, financial, tax, and similar wisdom and education for creatives to utilize in their art and their business. Your Creative CPA's goal is to help you improve your business, understand your finances, grow your investments, budget intelligently, maximize your deductions, reduce your taxes, and make the best financial decisions possible. Check out our articles to learn more.

What type of content can I expect from Your Creative CPA?

Your Creative CPA's goal is to help creatives optimize their art and their business through easy-to-understand and easy-to-implement financial education. We'll discuss a number of financial topics, including the following:

• How to deduct your creative expenses (cameras, lenses, art supplies, software, etc) on your taxes.

• What basic accounting terms mean: income, expenses, assets, liabilities, equity, etc.

• How to lower taxes by reducing taxable income and/or increasing taxable expenses.

What types of businesses are considered "Creative Businesses"?

Creative businesses include any business that involves a creative pursuit. This includes photographers, videographers, YouTubers, Tiktokers, live streamers, graphic and web designers, content creators, artists, painters, sculptors, video creators, affiliate marketers, interior designers, and more. If you use a camera, a paintbrush, photo or video editing software, clay, beads & twine, or something similar for a living, check out our resources. If you create for a living, YCCPA is for you.

Nice to meet you, I'm David Kindness

I'm a professional photographer & videographer, a semi-professional designer (clothing designs, web designs, & more), and a CPA (Certified Public Accountant).

During my photo and video career, I've created commissioned work for several brands of various sizes. My largest projects have been several months long, with multiple shoot locations, sets, models, props, studios, and recording types (photo and video). I've also traveled to various countries for photo and video work. In total, I've visited 30 countries so far (not all for photo/video work). I've also designed and sourced several articles of clothing, which are for sale on my website. I'm still creating work for clients, and my largest projects so far are taking place in 2024. My photo and video brand is called Type1wild, and my work can be viewed at www.type1wild.com.

Additionally, I've been a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for the last 7 years, earning my certification in California after graduating from Point Loma Nazarene University in 2016. I've worked as a tax expert, senior accountant, and financial writer & editor during my career as a finance professional. My writing and editing clients include Investopedia, The Balance, OnPay, Eleven Writing, Techopedia, ExpertMarket, and more. My portfolio of financial articles can be viewed on this Google Doc.

View a collection of David's photography work below