Certified Public Accountants · Brandon, Mississippi
Fortenberry & Ballard, PC is a Mississippi CPA firm specializing in audits, reviews and compilations for governmental entities — from cities and counties to school districts, community colleges and state agencies.
1929 Spillway Road, Suite B, Brandon, MS 39047
Our Values
Our firm provides outstanding service to our clients because of our dedication to the three underlying principles of professionalism, responsiveness and quality.
By combining our expertise, experience and the energy of our staff, each client receives close personal and professional attention.
Our high standards, service and specialized staff spell the difference between our outstanding performance and other firms. We make sure that every client is served by the expertise of our whole firm.
Companies who choose our firm rely on competent advice and fast, accurate personnel.
We provide total financial services to individuals, large and small businesses and other agencies. Because we get new business from the people who know us best, client referrals have fueled our growth in the recent years.
An accounting firm is known for the quality of its service. Our firm's reputation reflects the high standards we demand of ourselves.
Our primary goal as a trusted advisor is to be available and to provide insightful advice to enable our clients to make informed financial decisions. We do not accept anything less from ourselves and this is what we deliver to you.
Audits · Reviews · Compilations
Stockholders, creditors and private investors often need assurance that the financial statements accurately represent the true financial position of a company. Because each has a different level of risk tolerance, we provide three levels of assurance to meet your needs.
A methodical review and objective examination of the financial statements, including a review of internal controls, testing of selected transactions, and communication with third parties.
Primarily analytical procedures applied to the financial statements and inquiries of your management team — a good middle ground with the advantages of a CPA's technical expertise without the work and expense of an audit.
We present information that is the representation of management and express no opinion or assurance on the statements, relying on our knowledge of accounting principles and an understanding of your business.
“Each report suits specific circumstances, depending on requirements from your bank or other parties, as well as your budget. Please call if you have questions about which type of report is right for you.”
Governmental & GASB Expertise
Our shareholders and managers have built their careers auditing governmental entities — planning, performing and reporting on engagements across Mississippi and the South Pacific, in step with current GASB standards and pronouncements.
Meet Our Team
Each client is served by the expertise of our whole firm — led by shareholders and managers with deep governmental audit experience.
Managing Shareholder
Licensed in Mississippi, Palau, Puerto Rico and Pohnpei, Jack stays vigilant on current GASB standards and pronouncements for governmental entities. He is one of the few CPAs in Mississippi to earn the Governmental Finance Officers Association "Excellence in Reporting Award" for his work on Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports. Jack has served as engagement partner for the firm's South Pacific audits every year since 2007 and oversees the Puerto Rico office.
GASB Audit Engagement Shareholder · CPA, CIA
A shareholder at the firm, Brent was Director of Internal Audit for the State of Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning and, earlier, Director of the Education Audit Division for the State Auditor's Office — overseeing audits of universities, community colleges and K-12 school districts. A Mississippi State University accounting graduate, he has served on a SACS Core Curriculum committee and performs the independent partner quality review for most firm engagements.
GASB Audit Manager
A manager of the firm, David brings fourteen years of governmental accounting experience, including school districts and counties. Before joining Fortenberry & Ballard, PC in 2006 he spent ten years with the Office of the State Auditor. He has planned, performed and reported on city, county, school district, community college and state agency audits, and has provided expert testimony for legal proceedings involving governmental entities.
GASB Audit Manager
A manager of the firm, Kristan has experience in governmental auditing including school districts, foreign entities and counties. Since 2005 she has worked with Fortenberry & Ballard, PC planning and managing city, county, school district, community college and state agency audits.
We will answer all of your questions, as they impact both your tax and financial situations. Call the firm directly and speak with our team.
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