About

Firm Profile

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.

Finding personal and professional financial success is not always easy, but we can help make it happen. At Benford Brown & Associates, LLC we start by listening. By giving you personalized attention, we can truly understand your accounting needs and goals and then tailor our services. And because we offer more than traditional accounting services, we can have a broader impact on your financial health.

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.

We are an Experienced and Qualified Certified Public Accounting Firm

We are qualified, certified public accountants who have the knowledge and skills to provide accounting services for any size business.

Our History

Benford Brown & Associates, LLC (BB&A) is a minority-owned, woman-owned CPA firm that provides auditing, accounting, tax and small business consulting services for its clients. BB&A provides services designed to cover several industries with the focus being on the not-for-profit, health care, service, higher education, state and local government, real estate, and retail industries.

1996

The Beginning

Founded: BB&A was established in late 1996 by Alyssia Benford-Lee and Kimi Brown-Ellen.

Vision: Built on a foundation of excellence and integrity, the firm started with a modest beginning, focused on providing quality accounting and consulting services.

1998

Expansion & Partnership

New Partner Added: Timothy S. Watson  joined BB&A as a partner.

Growth: This addition strengthened the leadership team and expanded the firm’s expertise and client base.

1998-2005

Building Expertise

Combined Experience:

The partners brought together 65 years of accounting experience, including:

Backgrounds in Big 4 public accounting firms
Senior roles in Fortune 500 companies’ internal audit, accounting, and tax departments.

2005-2015

Mission Established

Mission Established:  BB&A’s mission was clearly defined — to deliver audit, accounting, tax, and consulting services that meet the highest standards in the public accounting industry.

Client Philosophy: “We treat each client’s business as if it were our own,” ensuring personalized attention, strategic insight, and lasting partnerships.

2015-Present

Present – Commitment & Excellence

Client-Centered Approach:  BB&A’s partners remain accessible and hands-on, directly involved in every engagement.

  • Reputation for Quality: Known for providing top-notch service and value, maintaining open and consistent communication with clients.
  • Focus on Growth: Helping clients not only manage resources effectively but also expand their knowledge of business, accounting, and finance.

BB&A stands as a trusted accounting and consulting firm built on experience, integrity, and client dedication — continuing to uphold the same principles that inspired its founding in 1996.

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

Core Compentencies

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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