A CPA firm putting people first — since 2010.
THE ARK NPS was founded in Chesapeake, Virginia to give nonprofits, churches, businesses and families the kind of accounting partner that explains, educates and stays present all year — not one that appears at a deadline and disappears.
15+
Years of experience
2010
Client trusted since
6,785+
Taxes filed & businesses helped
5.0
Google rating · 204 reviews
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo is a licensed Certified Public Accountant, MBA professor, author and TEDx speaker. She founded THE ARK NPS on the belief that empowered people make better financial decisions — and that a CPA's job is to make the numbers make sense.
Her practice spans tax preparation and planning, business advisory, and the specialized compliance work nonprofits and churches require: exemption applications, Form 990, fund accounting, audits and governance. She is especially recognized for nonprofit work, where transparency and stewardship carry consequences far beyond a filing.
Alongside the firm, she teaches graduate business students — including Accounting for Entrepreneurial Leaders at Regent University — writes on entrepreneurship, family enterprise and financial literacy, and speaks publicly on money management, resilience and intentional living.
“Our purpose is to help people and organizations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all.”
Values that show up in every engagement.
People first
Clients are treated as people with goals and pressures, not case files with deadlines.
Education
You should understand your own numbers. Every explanation is given in plain language.
Integrity
Compliance done properly, even when a shortcut would be faster or easier to sell.
Stewardship
Money entrusted to a mission deserves careful, transparent handling.
Empowerment
The goal is capability — boards and owners who can lead their own finances confidently.
Community
Rooted in Chesapeake and Hampton Roads, invested in the organizations that serve here.
Teaching boards, founders and families to lead their own finances.
Board education sessions, workshops and classroom teaching are part of the practice — because the strongest organizations are the ones whose leaders understand the statements in front of them.
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What clients and students say.
Dr. Lilly's professionalism and knowledge are unmatched, and her pleasant attitude made the process smooth and stress-free. Her amazing assistant, Chelsea, was always available to answer my questions and provide any information I needed. I highly recommend Dr. Lilly's services to anyone seeking expert guidance.
Working with Dr. Mbinglo was such a pleasure. She is so professional and very knowledgeable. She answered all of our questions and sent us home with a greater understanding of what our role as board members means. Additionally, she is an absolute joy to be with, her energy is so inspiring and uplifting.
Dr. Mbinglo is the most passionate CPA I've ever met. She loves what she does, and it comes through in how she shares her knowledge with and genuinely cares for others. If I had a business, The Ark would be my accounting firm.
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo is incredibly knowledgeable and takes the time to explain everything clearly, especially when it comes to tax questions. It makes you feel truly confident throughout the process. Highly recommend this firm to anyone looking for expert guidance and a smooth, stress-free tax experience!
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo is one of the most knowledgeable instructors that I've encountered. She was my MBA 651 Accounting for Entrepreneurial Leaders course at Regent University, and I've taken quite a bit from her teachings, and these concepts have continued to pay dividends in my professional life.
Dr. Lilly Mbinglo is an outstanding CPA who brings both expertise and genuine care to her clients. Her responsiveness, attention to detail, and commitment to making sure her clients are set up for long-term success make her an invaluable partner.
Strengthen the foundation beneath your mission.
Whether you are forming a nonprofit, steadying a church's books, growing a business or filing a personal return, the first step is a conversation with a CPA who will explain it in plain language.