Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Accounting & Tax Solutions
Since 1924, Hannis T Bourgeois has established itself as a trusted provider of accounting, tax, assurance, and consulting services. Our firm combines collective knowledge and experience to deliver personalized solutions tailored to the unique needs of corporations, private businesses, government entities, nonprofits, and individuals. With five offices across Louisiana and over 150 professionals, we prioritize honesty, ethics, and transparency while guiding clients through successes and challenges.Our commitment to innovation ensures we adopt new technologies and solutions to maximize efficiency and growth. By fostering leadership development and emphasizing teamwork, we leverage our collective resources to achieve optimal results for clients. Our client relationships often span decades, reflecting our dedication to exceptional service and accessibility, ensuring clients feel part of the HTB family.
Services
Audit + Assurance
Tax Planning
Business Valuations
Wealth Management
Employee Benefit Plan Audits
Details
- Year established: 1924
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of experience in accounting and advisory services.
- Our team includes certified professionals with industry-specific expertise.
- We prioritize personalized service tailored to each client's unique needs.
- Our commitment to ethics and transparency guides all client interactions.
- We maintain long-term relationships through consistent, reliable service.
What people say
Best Place to Work
Exceptional client service
Decades of expertise
Personalized solutions
Trusted advisors
Services
Audit + Assurance
Our audit and assurance services provide reliable financial reporting through transparent processes and open communication. We specialize in audits, reviews, compilations, and agreed-upon procedures for privately held companies. Our team ensures compliance with regulatory requirements while offering actionable insights to improve financial operations and internal controls.
Tax Planning
We deliver comprehensive tax planning and compliance solutions for individuals and businesses. Our services include income tax return preparation, multistate tax planning, and strategic advice to minimize liabilities. We focus on proactive planning to leverage deductions, credits, and incentives while ensuring adherence to evolving tax regulations.
Business Valuations
HTB provides accurate business valuations for sales, mergers, estate planning, or litigation purposes. Our certified analysts use industry-standard methodologies to assess financial performance, market conditions, and asset values. We serve clients needing valuations for transactions, disputes, or succession planning with precision and expertise.
Wealth Management
Our wealth management services offer personalized investment management and financial planning. We help clients achieve long-term goals through estate planning, trust services, and retirement strategies. As a fiduciary, we prioritize clients' interests with fee-based, commission-free advice tailored to their unique financial situations.
Employee Benefit Plan Audits
We specialize in auditing 401(k) plans, defined benefit plans, and employee stock ownership plans. Our team ensures compliance with ERISA regulations while evaluating plan documents, financial records, and operational procedures. We help organizations maintain fiduciary compliance and protect employee interests through thorough audits and recommendations.
People
Jill K. Kindler
Partner
Jill Kindler specializes in business valuations, estate planning, and litigation support. With CPA/CFF, CVA, and JD credentials, she advises on complex financial matters and wealth transfer strategies.
Ronald L. Gagnet
Partner
Ronald Gagnet leads HTB's Litigation Advisory department. He focuses on fraud investigations, business valuations, and forensic accounting with over 40 years of public accounting experience.
Derek W. Foret
Partner
Derek Foret oversees the Audit and Assurance department. He specializes in complex accounting issues and serves public and private companies with expertise in revenue recognition and leasing standards.
Michelle D. Garbiras
Partner
Michelle Garbiras provides tax consulting services for small businesses and nonprofits. She brings over 30 years of experience in both industry and public accounting roles.
Glen M. LaBorde
Partner
Glen LaBorde leads HTB's Auto Dealership practice. With Big Four firm experience, he offers assurance services and operational advice to automotive industry clients.
Questions
What services does Hannis T. Bourgeois offer?
We provide audit + assurance, tax planning, business valuations, wealth management, and employee benefit plan audits tailored to diverse industries.
How long has HTB been in business?
Hannis T. Bourgeois has served clients since 1924, combining a century of experience with modern financial solutions.
What industries does HTB specialize in?
We specialize in serving auto dealerships, financial institutions, government entities, nonprofits, professional services, and small businesses.
Are HTB professionals certified?
Our team includes CPAs, Certified Valuation Analysts, and specialists with industry-specific certifications like CCIFP and CFF.
Where are HTB offices located?
We operate in Baton Rouge, Alexandria, Denham Springs, Hammond, and New Orleans, Louisiana.
