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Explore Our Services

Accounting Services Built Around Your Needs

Not sure which service fits your situation? Here's a closer look at what each of our seven service areas covers and who it's built for.

Where Do I Begin?

Tailored Support for Your Every Situation

Every client comes to us with a different need, whether it's a single tax return or ongoing support across audit, consulting, and payroll. Below is a closer look at each of our seven service areas, so you can find the right starting point for where you are right now.


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Audits & Accounting

An audit provides the highest level of assurance on your financial statements and is often required by lenders, grantors, or regulatory bodies. We specialize in audits and reviews for nonprofits and businesses that need a lower level of assurance.

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Tax Advisory & Planning

Tax preparation is the annual filing itself, while tax planning is the year-round strategy that reduces what you owe before filing season ever arrives. We handle both, for individuals and businesses alike.

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Tax Advisory Services

Tax advisory goes beyond a single filing year, helping you make decisions, like a major purchase, a business sale, or a life change, with the tax consequences already accounted for.

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Consulting Services

Our consulting services cover everything from business succession planning to guidance for brand-new businesses getting off the ground, giving you a financial advisor for decisions that go beyond day-to-day accounting.

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Estate Planning

Estate planning isn't just for large estates. It's how you make sure your assets go where you intend, with as little tax burden and confusion for your family as possible.

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Bookkeeping Services

Software can record transactions, but it won't catch errors, reconcile accounts, or keep your books audit-ready. Our bookkeeping services make sure your numbers stay accurate and organized all year.

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Payroll Services

Our payroll services are built for the clients we work with every day — organizations that need accuracy and reliability without the overhead of a full in-house payroll department.

We're With You in Every Step

What You Can Expect When You Work With Us

No matter which service brings you to us, the experience is the same: direct access to your CPA, clear communication about what's happening and why, and advice built around your actual situation rather than a one-size-fits-all template.
Tailored Relationships
A dedicated point of contact who knows your history, not a rotating intake team
A clear & confident foundation
Clear timelines and expectations set at the start of every engagement
Personalized communication
Proactive communication, so you're never left wondering where things stand
Experienced Recommendations
Recommendations tailored to your specific goals, industry, or life stage
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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Services

  • What accounting services does Kilgore, Brown & Brittain offer?

    We offer audits and accounting, tax planning and compliance, tax advisory, consulting, estate planning, bookkeeping, and payroll services. Each area is handled by team members with specific expertise in that service.

  • Do I need an audit or just a tax preparer?

    It depends on your situation. Businesses, nonprofits, and governmental entities often need an audit for compliance or funding requirements, while most individuals and many small businesses only need tax preparation and planning.

  • Can Kilgore, Brown & Brittain handle more than one service for my business?

    Yes. Many of our clients use us for multiple services, such as bookkeeping, payroll, and tax planning together, so everything stays coordinated under one firm.