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Why Benford Brown & Associates

Our firm is able to provide outstanding service as marked by a dedication to the three underlying principles of professionalism, responsiveness and quality.

Quality

An accounting firm is known for the quality of its services. Our firm’s reputation reflects high standards embraced. Our primary goal as trusted advisors is to be able available to provide insightful advice to enable you to make informed financial decisions.

Top quality service and appreciative clients are the result of our commitment to excellence.

Professionalism

Through a combination of expertise and experience you can be sure you will receive close personal and professional attention. Adherence to high standards of service ensures uncompromising performance.

Responsiveness

You rely on competent advice and fast, accurate answers, and that is what you can expect from our team. Hard work has earned our firm the respect of the local business and financial community. This respect illustrates diverse talents, dedication and an ability to respond quickly.

Our Accounting Expertise

Benford Brown & Associates is a full service Certified Public Accounting firm that offers auditing, accounting, tax and consulting services to its clients.

When you need professional advice on how best to handle your finances,
there’s no better team for the job!

Fiscal Agent

We have a long-standing commitment to our clients and the integrity of their finances.

Audit & Assurance

When you’re ready to take your company from good, solid operations into the ranks of greatness

Accounting

Our expert team is here to assist you with all of your accounting and auditing needs.

Consulting

In order to be successful and reach new heights, businesses need a partner they can trust.

Forensic Accounting

The BBA offers an unparalleled range of services that help you with any type or size accounting needs.

Tax

Benford Brown & Associates is your experienced tax partner! We prepare annual federal and state income taxes

Dedicated to quality,
transparency, and growth.

Benford Brown & Associates, LLC. (BB&A) is a full-service CPA firm that provides auditing, accounting, tax, and small business consulting services to its clients.

1996 

Year Founded

Client Satisfaction Rate

65+

Years of Combined Experience

 Expertise from Big 4 firms and Fortune 500 companies.

100%

Client-Focused Service

Dedicated to quality, transparency, and growth.

Meet Our Leadership

Our leadership is composed of three highly experienced and talented individuals. Each of our partners has possesses a skillset that uniquely contributes to the success of our firm.

Collectively, they bring a wealth of knowledge and insight to the firm, and are dedicated to driving success for our clients.

Dr. Alyssia Benford

Co-Founding Partner
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Kimi Brown Ellen

Co-Founding Partner
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Timothy Watson

Partner
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Accounting Insights

Benford Brown & Associates is a full service Certified Public Accounting firm that offers auditing, accounting, tax and consulting services to its clients.

When you need professional advice on how best to handle your finances,
there’s no better team for the job!

How can we Help You?

We value your time and would love to help you with any questions or requests. Please fill out this form and one of our accounting professionals will contact you within 48 hours!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your hours of operation?

Our hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST), Monday through Friday.

Cash basis records revenue when cash is received; accrual basis records it when it is earned.

The three main financial statements are the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement.

The accounting equation is: Assets = Liabilities + Equity.

A CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is a licensed professional who has passed a rigorous exam; an accountant is a general term for someone who performs accounting work.

Will you represent me if I need to go to trial (e.g., for an IRS audit)?

We can represent you in an IRS audit, but we are an accounting firm, not a law firm, so legal representation in a tax court trial may require a separate attorney.

Working capital is current assets minus current liabilities; it measures a company’s short-term liquidity.

Accounts Payable (AP) is money you owe to others (a liability); Accounts Receivable (AR) is money others owe to you (an asset).

A business must capitalize a purchase (record it as an asset) if it has a useful life of more than one year; otherwise, it is simply expensed.

You can improve cash flow by speeding up customer collections and slowing down bill payments.