Top Certified Public Accountants in Louisiana
Finding the best CPA can be a daunting task, especially in a big place like Louisiana. Not to worry though, we’ve got you covered because we have searched out the top accountants in Louisiana. We will also have helpful article to help plan finances, answer tax questions, and address those bookkeeping problems.
It is important to build a strong connection with your CPA so they can best benefit you and it is extremely important that whomever you are working with is someone you feel comfortable with. We highly suggest interviewing your potential accountants and getting to know them before picking the one that is perfect for you. Our list of the best accountants in Louisiana is a great place to start. Thanks to your continuous feedback we can ensure that others on our site get to find the top CPAs in their area.
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Rita G. Hummingbird, CPA
Shreveport, LA
Rita Hummingbird, in CPA practice for almost 30 years, has also served as president of the Estate Planning Council of Shreveport and participated on the Louisiana Tax Conference Committee. In addition, she is currently serving on the Board of Directors of LSUHSC Foundation as treasurer.
Jon Pear, CPA
Baton Rouge, LA
Jon is an assurance services senior manager for HORNE LLP. He provides assurance and business advisory services to clients in the construction industry. Jon joined HORNE in 2006. He graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Accountancy and a Master of Accountancy.
John P. Armato – CPA/PFS
Lafeyette, LA
At the Darnall, Sikes, Gardes & Frederick CPA firm, he is the partner in charge of the Morgan City branch and manages the firm’s Information Technology Committee and Tax Committee. He focuses primarily on providing services such as tax planning and compliance for both corporations and individuals. Numerous governmental and not-for-profit clients have also been assisted by John Armato.
James K. McClelland, CPA
Shreveport, LA
For more than 30 years, James McClelland has offered his services to clients such as individuals, small to large oil and gas firms, manufacturers, and not-for-profit & governmental clients. He has also served in multiple church and not-for-profit entities as an officer and director. In 2010, he formed the James K. McClelland, CPA LLC firm.
E. Larry Sikes
Lafeyette, LA
He has served a variety of clients including real estate operators, manufacturers, retailers, professional service organizations, and oilfield service companies. He focuses his work on consulting for debt restructuring and negotiating sophisticated merger/acquisition situations. Larry Sikes is also a Certified Financial Planner practitioner and has obtained the NASD Series 7 and NASAA Series 66 licenses needed to assist the firm’s clients with their financial and investing needs.
Jennifer Bernard-Allen, CPA, MS
Metairie, LA
Jennifer’s career includes experience with the preparation of entity and individual tax returns for high net worth individuals. Her clients have included C corporations, consolidated C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, individuals, trusts, gifts, and estates in industries ranging from real estate developers to personal service firms to
hospitality and entertainment. Jennifer has worked directly with the owners of family-owned businesses and their
managers to navigate issues such as compensation plan analyses, the transition from C corporation to S corporation, quarterly financial statement analyses, and estimate planning. She has also provided federal and state tax credits and incentives services. Jennifer is a co-leader of the LaPorte Real Estate Industry Group and a member of the
LaPorte Professional Services Industry Group. She began her professional career in 2003.
David A. Winkler, CPA
Baton Rouge, LA
David Winkler has been in the accounting industry for more than 30 years and has worked with a variety of clients including medical practices, engineering and distribution companies. He has also been working with closely-held businesses, assisting them in understanding issues that affect the profitability of the business, and the use of debt and equity to maximize new business opportunities.
Rudolf M. "Rud" Blumentritt CPA/ABV, CVA
Baton Rouge, LA
Rudolf Blumentritt’s primary focus is on the valuation of health care entities and health care transactions. In addition to being the health care partner at HORNE LLP, he is also a member of the personnel committee. He also has experience in litigation support services, working directly with attorneys in several cases involving health care and non-health care matters.
Sarah E. Bolding CPA/CVA
Lafayette, LA
Sarah is a 2003 graduate, Summa Cum Laude, of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette where she graduated as an Outstanding Graduate. Her practice includes the areas of individual and business taxation and business valuations. Sarah’s tax experience has encompassed a wide range of industries including physicians, lawyers, and manufacturing companies. Her business valuation experience has encompassed the oil & gas, medical, and manufacturing industries. In addition to being a Certified Public Accountant, Sarah has earned the accreditation of Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) from the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts.
Martha B. Wyatt, CPA
Lafayette, LA
At Broussard Poché, LLP, Martha specializes in gift & estate planning and tax. She has 34 years of Public Accounting experience and is based out of the company’s Lafayette Office. She graduated from USL in 1977, and currently serves as a Board Member for Camp Bon Coeur and a Board Member for the STM High School Foundation.