Contributing Writers
Nicole Freeman-Kirland
Nicole Freeman-Kirland



Numbers are the backbone of business and Certified Public
Accountant, Nicole Gillyard (formerly Freeman-Kirkland) helps to
maximize profits. Known as The Profit-ista™, she serves a range of
entities to ensure they have effective business structures and
business specific accounting systems. When it comes to problem
solving with precision, The Profit-ista is all about the numbers. She
also provides business education for companies and organizations to
operate efficiently and with a profit. With almost three decades of
expertise, she understands how essential it is to know your numbers
and the truth they tell about your business.
As the CEO of By The Numberz CPA™, she uses integrity and
sensibility that ease the stress of accounting and taxes. Facing the
truth about your business is key to success, her firm’s mission is to
help businesses reach an optimal level of operation. Diligence,
accessibility, along with a passion to teach, and bring calm amongst
chaos, are a few of the reasons Nicole is sought to conduct
workshops and speak on topics ranging from business ownership and
taxes to life as an entrepreneur. She is also a financial contributor to Signature Bride Magazine
Nicole’s notable accolades include her designation as one of the Top
50 Women In Accounting by Ignition (2017). She is a member of the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
Coming in spring 2025, By The Numberz will expand to include the C-
Park Business Hub, a dynamic venue with co-working space and
professional business suites. Located in College Park, Georgia it will
also feature the Start, Stay, and Bank Profits™ business education
courses and programs.
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