AcctoFi Style Guide

Text Styles:

HERO: Open Sans Bold / -2% Kerning
From Accounting to Finance

use class="fs-hero"


H1: Open Sans Bold / -2% Kerning
From Accounting to Finance

use element <h1> , or use class="h1" or "fs-1"


H2: Open Sans Bold / -2% Kerning
From Accounting to Finance

use element <h2>, or use class="h2" or "fs-2"


H3: Open Sans Bold / -1% Kerning
From Accounting to Finance

use element <h3>, or use class="h3" or "fs-3"


H4: Open Sans Bold
From Accounting to Finance

use element <h4>, or use class="h4" or "fs-4"


H5: Open Sans Bold
From Accounting to Finance

use element <h5>, or use class="h5" or "fs-5"


Body/Strong: Open Sans Regular/Bold / 18PX

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Color Styles:

primary

#008294

secondary

#004658

accent

#C85113

muted

#EDEDE9

muted-alt

#E2E5EA

dividers

#DBDBD3

dark

#333333

Background color

You can use background utility classes to apply background colors to elements.

Use .bg-* and then append any color name above.

Text color

Note that these background classes don’t change the text color, so you may also need to apply a .text-* class to ensure good contrast and readability.

BUTTON STYLES:

class value: btn btn-primary

Button Primary

class value: btn btn-secondary

Button Secondary

class value: btn btn-accent

Button Accent

Spacing & Layout:

Spacing Utilities

Use .m-* / .p-* for margin and padding in Bootstrap (0-5, auto).

.p-3
.p-5
.mb-3 (margin bottom)
.mt-5 (margin top)

Grid System

Each row in Bootstrap's grid system is divided into 12 equal columns. You can combine columns in various ways to control the layout of your content. The column classes (e.g., col-4) specify how many of the 12 columns an element should span. These widths are based on percentages, ensuring consistent relative sizing across different screen sizes.

.col-4
.col-4
.col-4
.col-md-6
.col-md-6

Flex Utilities

Use .d-flex and related classes for flexbox layouts.

Item 1
Item 2
Item 3
Centered

Position Utilities

Use .position-relative and .position-absolute for layout control.

position-relative Relative Box
.position-absolute

Display Utilities

Control element visibility with display classes.

.d-block (Visible)
.d-none (Hidden)

Calls To Action

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Become a TXCPA Member

Join TXCPA today and be part of a powerful network advancing the accounting and finance profession in Texas.

Member Benefits

Support the Next Generation

Support the Next Generation! Donate to TXCPA scholarships and help aspiring CPAs achieve their goals.

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Inspire Future CPAs

Share your story and inspire the next generation of accounting and finance professionals!

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Learn and Grow with AcctoFi

Born from the intersection of accounting and finance, Acctofi supports your growth across the full arc of your career — from fundamentals to forward-thinking strategy.

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For Students

Start building your future in accounting with a TXCPA Student Membership—your gateway to resources, insights and real-world connections. Want to take it a step further? Serve as a TXCPA Ambassador on your campus and become a voice for the profession while expanding your network.

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Talent Pipeline

Step beyond the classroom and into the profession. AcctoFi pairs students with experienced mentors, to give a firsthand look at what it’s really like to work in accounting and finance. Explore career paths, gain practical insights and build relationships that can shape your future.

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Become a TXCPA Member

Join TXCPA today and be part of a powerful network advancing the accounting and finance profession in Texas.

Member Benefits

Support the Next Generation

Support the Next Generation! Donate to TXCPA scholarships and help aspiring CPAs achieve their goals.

Donate

Inspire Future CPAs

Share your story and inspire the next generation of accounting and finance professionals!

Volunteer

Learn and Grow with AcctoFi

Born from the intersection of accounting and finance, Acctofi supports your growth across the full arc of your career — from fundamentals to forward-thinking strategy.

Start Now
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For Students

Start building your future in accounting with a TXCPA Student Membership—your gateway to resources, insights and real-world connections. Want to take it a step further? Serve as a TXCPA Ambassador on your campus and become a voice for the profession while expanding your network.

View Student Resources

Talent Pipeline

Step beyond the classroom and into the profession. AcctoFi pairs students with experienced mentors, to give a firsthand look at what it’s really like to work in accounting and finance. Explore career paths, gain practical insights and build relationships that can shape your future.

More About the Initiative

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Andrew Merryman

Aug 7, 2025, 10:08
Title : Andrew Merryman
Last name : Merryman
First name : Andrew
Job title : Senior Manager - Audit and Accounting Technical Services
Organization : Center for Plain English Accounting (CPEA) - AICPA
Department :
Committee position :
Andrew Merryman
Senior Manager - Audit and Accounting Technical Services
Center for Plain English Accounting (CPEA) - AICPA
Licensed in: 2011
Attended: Texas A&M University - College Station

What CPA stereotype do you embody?
Numbers nerd

What CPA stereotype do you defy?
Accountants can in fact be fact be fun and interesting

Why did you choose to become a CPA?
I always loved numbers but didn't know how to translate that into a career. In college, my original major was political science and then I changed to education. In my sophomore year, my roommate told me I was really good at numbers and encouraged me to take an accounting class. I was probably the only person in that class who loved it and I have been all in on accounting ever since.

What's Your CPA "superpower"?
Deciphering complex standards and translating into plain English

What's something that you've done that has nothing to do with accounting but you're really proud of?
I was part of the band at Texas A&M that played at the basketball and volleyball games. This provided me with amazing experiences and chance to unwind from the rigors of upper-level accounting classes

What advice would you give to your younger self before taking the CPA exam?
Taking the exam is the best thing you can do to advance your career - the short-term sacrifices you make to pass will totally be worth it for the rest of your life

Finish this sentence: "You know you're a CPA when ..."
You love doing math in your head

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Andrew Merryman

Aug 7, 2025, 10:08
Title : Andrew Merryman
Last name : Merryman
First name : Andrew
Job title : Senior Manager - Audit and Accounting Technical Services
Organization : Center for Plain English Accounting (CPEA) - AICPA
Department :
Committee position :
Andrew Merryman
Senior Manager - Audit and Accounting Technical Services
Center for Plain English Accounting (CPEA) - AICPA
Licensed in: 2011
Attended: Texas A&M University - College Station

What CPA stereotype do you embody?
Numbers nerd

What CPA stereotype do you defy?
Accountants can in fact be fact be fun and interesting

Why did you choose to become a CPA?
I always loved numbers but didn't know how to translate that into a career. In college, my original major was political science and then I changed to education. In my sophomore year, my roommate told me I was really good at numbers and encouraged me to take an accounting class. I was probably the only person in that class who loved it and I have been all in on accounting ever since.

What's Your CPA "superpower"?
Deciphering complex standards and translating into plain English

What's something that you've done that has nothing to do with accounting but you're really proud of?
I was part of the band at Texas A&M that played at the basketball and volleyball games. This provided me with amazing experiences and chance to unwind from the rigors of upper-level accounting classes

What advice would you give to your younger self before taking the CPA exam?
Taking the exam is the best thing you can do to advance your career - the short-term sacrifices you make to pass will totally be worth it for the rest of your life

Finish this sentence: "You know you're a CPA when ..."
You love doing math in your head

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Andrew Merryman

Senior Manager - Audit and Accounting Technical Services

Meet Andrew Merryman, CPA and Senior Manager - Audit and Accounting Technical Services for the Center for Plain English Accounting (CPEA) - AICPA.

Andrew Merryman
Senior Manager - Audit and Accounting Technical Services
Center for Plain English Accounting (CPEA) - AICPA
Licensed in: 2011
Attended: Texas A&M University - College Station

What CPA stereotype do you embody?
Numbers nerd

What CPA stereotype do you defy?
Accountants can in fact be fact be fun and interesting

Why did you choose to become a CPA?
I always loved numbers but didn't know how to translate that into a career. In college, my original major was political science and then I changed to education. In my sophomore year, my roommate told me I was really good at numbers and encouraged me to take an accounting class. I was probably the only person in that class who loved it and I have been all in on accounting ever since.

What's Your CPA "superpower"?
Deciphering complex standards and translating into plain English

What's something that you've done that has nothing to do with accounting but you're really proud of?
I was part of the band at Texas A&M that played at the basketball and volleyball games. This provided me with amazing experiences and chance to unwind from the rigors of upper-level accounting classes

What advice would you give to your younger self before taking the CPA exam?
Taking the exam is the best thing you can do to advance your career - the short-term sacrifices you make to pass will totally be worth it for the rest of your life

Finish this sentence: "You know you're a CPA when ..."
You love doing math in your head

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