About

For over 20 years, Lisa D. Ingram, CPA, P.A. has been providing quality, personalized financial guidance to varied individuals and businesses. Our expertise ranges from basic tax management and accounting services to more in-depth services such as financial statement preparation, and financial planning.

Lisa D. Ingram, CPA, P.A. is one of the leading firms in and throughout the area. By combining our expertise, experience and the team mentality of our staff, we assure that every client receives the close analysis and attention they deserve. Our dedication to high standards, hiring of seasoned tax professionals, and work ethic is the reason our client base returns year after year.

Our Mission

Our mission is to help clients maintain financial viability in the present, while taking a proactive approach to achieve future goals. This requires open communication to reach an understanding of our clients' needs through research and sound analysis. Lisa D. Ingram, CPA, P.A. is dedicated to meeting these goals with high standards of excellence and professionalism. We have been a staple of the area's business community for years, and pride ourselves on the level of esteem we have earned.

Our dedication to hard work has earned the respect of the business and financial community in and around the area. We believe this to be a direct derivative of our talent and responsiveness to our client base. Whether you are a current or prospective client, rest assured that individuals and businesses who choose Lisa D. Ingram, CPA, P.A. receive competent and timely advice.

Our Team

Lisa D. Ingram, MPA, CPA

Email: lisa@ingram-cpa.com

Lisa Ingram has over 40 years of diverse business experience in both the public and private sectors. Areas of expertise include accounting, taxation, business management, and information technology. Strengths include dependability and accuracy with excellent interpersonal skills.

Education

Lisa Ingram graduated summa cum laude from West Virginia University in 1982 with a B.S. degree in Business Administration (major: Accounting). She received her Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA) from WVU in 1983.

Certifications

Lisa Ingram became licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in Maryland in 1985.

QuickBooks ProAdvisor

Notary Public

Professional Experience

Lisa Ingram founded Lisa D. Ingram, CPA, P.A. in 2001. Immediately preceding this she was the CFO for a large equipment company for 11 years. Prior positions include controller for a property management company, as well as staff and senior accountants for international and local public accounting firms. Lisa also taught accounting and finance classes at WVU for a year following graduation.

Professional Associations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants

2018, 2019, and 2021 Women To Watch Experienced Leader Nominee

West Virginia University Alumni Association

Beta Gamma Sigma

Other

Lisa Ingram is the Founder of Friends of Anne Arundel County Animals, a nationally recognized and registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to saving the lives of shelter animals. Their mission is “to enrich the lives of the shelter animals, to promote their adoption and rescue, and to reduce their euthanasia.” Voted Best Local Non-Profit Organization for 2015, 2016, and 2017.

BARCS volunteer.

Former volunteer (13+ years) at county animal shelter.

Jonathan Meador

Email: accountingassistant@ingram-cpa.com

Jonathan joined the team in January of 2024. He has received his associates degree in business management from Anne Arundel Community College. He is currently studying accounting at the University of Maryland Global Campus. Jonathan's responsibilities include tax return prep, bookkeeping, and assisting the CPA.

Darlene Novakowski

Email: admin@ingram-cpa.com

Darlene joined the firm in June, 2026, as an administrative assistant. She previously worked at another CPA firm for six years. Her duties include tax return prep, bookkeeping, and assisting the CPA.