Angel Akana - Bookkeeping Consultant
Having lived in Maui for over a decade, I’m deeply connected to the local community and am passionate about helping Hawaiians stay in Hawaii. The rising cost of living has made it difficult for many locals to remain in the islands, but I believe financial education is key to empowering individuals and businesses to thrive here. I support local initiatives that aim to keep Hawaiians rooted in their homeland and offer financial education through personal finance programs and bookkeeping training. My goal is not only to help your business succeed but to contribute to the long-term prosperity of our local economy.
As a wife to a native Hawaiian and the mother of three children, it’s important to me that my family—and all families in Hawaii—can stay connected to their culture, heritage, and land. I see my work as a way to support that by helping businesses grow, thrive, and remain in Hawaii. In every client interaction, I bring a commitment to accuracy, reliability, and personalized service. I tailor my approach to meet the specific needs of each business, ensuring that you get the most out of your bookkeeping processes.
When I’m not working, I love spending time with my family, exploring the islands, and enjoying all the beauty that Hawaii has to offer. My personal interests in numbers, puzzles, and problem-solving naturally flow into my professional life, driving me to constantly seek the best solutions for my clients.
At SmartBooks Training & Review, I’m not just your bookkeeping consultant—I’m your partner in business growth, here to help you navigate the financial side of entrepreneurship so you can focus on what you do best. Let’s work together to ensure your business has a strong financial foundation for the future.
We specialize in providing bookkeeping and financial consulting services tailored to the needs of Hawaii’s small businesses. With over six years of hands-on experience, including working alongside a seasoned CPA, I’ve gained deep expertise in bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation, and financial reporting. Whether you're just starting out or looking to clean up your books, I offer QuickBooks Online setup and training, bookkeeping review and cleanup, Hawaii General Excise Tax setup, LLC formation, and payroll support to help you manage your finances with confidence.
My journey into bookkeeping was born out of a personal drive to help my husband achieve his entrepreneurial dreams. As I immersed myself in the world of accounting and bookkeeping, I discovered a genuine passion for the field. This passion has grown into a full-fledged business where I now help other local entrepreneurs understand and manage their finances—because I know firsthand how critical bookkeeping is to building a successful, sustainable business.
I’ve had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, from those just starting out to well-established businesses, all of whom face the same core challenge: keeping their finances organized and understanding the numbers behind their operations. Many small business owners feel they can't afford a bookkeeper or don’t need one, but I’m here to bridge that gap by offering affordable, personalized services and educating clients on how to navigate bookkeeping themselves until they’re ready to outsource.
