Hannis T. Bourgeois, LLP Certified Public Accountants

Trey Sanders, our Governmental Industry Lead Partner, recently hosted clients for a discussion on key governmental accounting updates. Attendees gained valuable insights while connecting with fellow professionals and sharing industry best practices.

All HTB office locations will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!

Strong communities are built when people have opportunities to learn, connect, and thrive.

Through The 1924 Fund, we support nonprofit organizations advancing education, celebrating culture, and strengthening family wellness across the communities we serve. We believe lasting impact starts at the local level, and we're proud to invest in the organizations making that impact every day.

📣 Applications are open through September 30.
🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://buff.ly/A8LWFrp

We recently welcomed our Fall 2026 interns!

To kick off their internship experience, they participated in our Department Dash, exploring each area of the firm and learning how our teams work together to serve clients and support one another. We're excited to have them on board and can't wait to see all they'll accomplish this semester.

We're proud to congratulate Hannah Peterson, CAAS Supervisor, on being chosen for Forum 225's 2026 Barton Leadership Class! We look forward to seeing her continue to grow as a leader and make a positive impact in the Baton Rouge community.

YoPreaux, our young professionals group, recently hosted its End of Summer Social at Surge Entertainment by Drew Brees in Baton Rouge! We enjoyed mini golf and spending time with fellow members outside the office. ⛳

We were proud to sponsor and attend the CFMA Louisiana Conference to connect with construction industry professionals from across the state. Thank you to CFMA for hosting another successful event filled with valuable conversations, insights, and opportunities to strengthen our industry relationships.

CFMA Greater New Orleans Chapter
CFMA South Central Chapter

📣 Applications for The 1924 Fund's 2026 grant cycle are officially open!

Established in honor of our founding year, The 1924 Fund supports nonprofit organizations creating meaningful impact across Louisiana in the areas of education, culture, and family wellness.

Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations serving Greater Baton Rouge, Central Louisiana, the Northshore, and Greater New Orleans are encouraged to apply.

Applications close on September 30, 2026.

💡 Know a nonprofit making a difference? Share this opportunity with them!
🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://htbcpa.com/1924-fund

We were honored to sponsor the Society of Louisiana CPAs Ledgers & Legends Ball and celebrate the exceptional professionals shaping the future of the accounting profession across Louisiana.

We're especially proud to recognize Chase Ruiz, Partner, for earning the LCPA Rising Star Member Award and Liz Hampton, Associate Partner, for receiving the Woman to Watch Emerging Leader Award. Congratulations on these well-deserved achievements! 🎉

Team members recently attended CICPAC's 35th Annual Conference in Chicago!

Guided by this year's theme, Amplify, they connected with industry professionals from across the country and participated in conversations about trends, challenges, and opportunities in construction.

We're proud to support their continued professional development and look forward to bringing new ideas and perspectives to the construction clients we serve.