Serving Southeast Texas businesses since 1950
When Brammer, Begnaud & Lattimore first opened its doors in 1950, Port Arthur looked different that it does now. The refineries were younger, Jefferson County was smaller, and a handful of local business owners needed someone they could trust with the numbers. Today’s businesses still need that same thing. The firm has guided physicians, dentists, veterinarians, real estate professionals, retirees, and high-net-worth individuals across Southeast Texas through oil busts, hurricanes, and tax codes that never stop changing.
Longevity in the accounting industry like ours doesn’t happen by accident. It comes from answering the phone, showing up for the audit, and getting the return filed correctly, year after year. Meet the people behind that track record on our team page, and read more about who we are.
One predictable monthly fee covers everything you need
Surprise invoices are stressful, and they can be common in accounting. At Brammer, Begnaud & Lattimore, outsourced accounting clients pay one fixed monthly fee. No add-on charge when payroll runs an extra cycle. No surprise bill because a tax question took an extra phone call. The scope is set up front, so you know exactly what leaves your account every month, the same way you budget for other expenses.
That fee bundles real work, not vague promises. It covers bookkeeping and transaction classification, payroll processing, strategic tax planning and preparation, and access to a secure online platform where you can check your numbers anytime, not just at tax time. Audit protection and year-round support are built into the package too, so a letter from the IRS doesn’t turn into a separate bill on top of everything else.
We work with the businesses & individuals who keep Southeast Texas running
Physicians
Practice owners juggle payer reimbursements, overhead, and staffing costs. We help physicians manage the financial side so patient care stays the focus.
Dentists
Equipment financing, associate buy-ins, and practice transitions all carry tax consequences. See how we support dentists through every stage of ownership.
Veterinarians
Fixed monthly fees, year-round tax support, and real-time financial visibility so veterinarians can focus on patients instead of paperwork.
Real Estate Professionals
Proactive tax strategies for real estate professionals that include deductions and depreciation, paired with CFO-level guidance at a fraction of the cost.
Retirees
Year-round support for Social Security, retirement distributions, and investment income to protect what took a lifetime to build.
HNW Individuals
Proactive tax minimization strategies and CFO-level financial guidance for high-net-worth individuals at a fraction of traditional advisory fees.
Real-time financial visibility without the guesswork
Most business owners find out how their company did last quarter three weeks after it mattered. A secure online platform changes that. Log in any time, day or night, and see bookkeeping, payroll, and financial statements as they’re updated, not after a phone call and a week of waiting.
That kind of visibility matters most when you’re deciding whether to hire, buy equipment, or take a draw. You shouldn’t need an accounting degree to read your own numbers, and you shouldn’t need an appointment to check them. The platform gives Southeast Texas business owners a current view of where the business stands, with the accounting team a message away when a number needs explaining.
From startup paperwork to CFO-level strategy, we handle it all
Running a business means more financial work than most owners signed up for. Here’s what gets handled, from day-one paperwork to long-term strategy.
Outsourced Accounting
A fully bundled, fixed-fee service covering bookkeeping, payroll, and tax in one monthly plan that is delivered through our secure platform.
Accounting and Bookkeeping
Transaction classification, reconciliations, and financial statements handled by a seasoned team.
Payroll
Full-service payroll management, including filings and compliance that are run through a secure online system.
Tax
Strategic business and personal tax planning and preparation, not just a once-a-year filing scramble.
Audit Protection
If the IRS sends a notice, we handle it. Audit protection covers representation at no extra charge.
Business Management Services
CFO-level oversight, budgeting, and reporting through Business Management Services at a fraction of an in-house executive’s salary.
Business Foundation Services
Entity selection, accounting setup, and startup advisory through Bbusiness Foundation Services for businesses just getting off the ground.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Brammer, Begnaud & Lattimore, CPAs & Consultants do?
The firm provides bundled outsourced accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, tax planning, audit protection, and CFO-level business management services for one fixed monthly fee. Clients access their financials through a secure online platform and get year-round support rather than only seasonal help around tax deadlines.
Where is the firm located and who do they serve?
Brammer, Begnaud & Lattimore is based in Port Arthur, TX, and serves physicians, dentists, veterinarians, real estate professionals, retirees, and high-net-worth individuals throughout Southeast Texas. The firm has operated in the region since 1950.
How does the fixed monthly fee pricing work?
Instead of billing by the hour or charging extra for individual tasks, outsourced accounting clients pay one set fee each month covering bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation, and audit protection. The scope is agreed up front, so there are no surprise invoices.
Can a new business get help setting up its accounting from scratch?
Yes. Business foundation services cover entity type analysis, accounting system setup, and startup advisory for new business owners, helping establish the right structure and bookkeeping process before problems develop later.
Ready to stop stressing about your books
You didn’t start a business to spend your evenings reconciling accounts. Hand that part to a firm that’s done it for Southeast Texas businesses since 1950, with one predictable fee and a secure platform that keeps you in the loop.
A consultation costs you nothing but a conversation. Tell us where your books stand today, and we’ll show you what a fixed-fee plan looks like for your business.
