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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Brandon L Howard, CPA

Sep 12, 2025, 15:49
Title : Brandon L Howard, CPA
Last name : L Howard
First name : Brandon
Job title :
Organization : Brandon L Howard CPA PLLC
Department :
Committee position :
Brandon L Howard, CPA
Owner | Brandon L Howard CPA PLLC
Licensed in: 2016

Attended: University of Texas at San Antonio

 

 

What CPA stereotype do you embody?
None - I break all of the rules; I wear crocs and have varying hair colors,

What CPA stereotype do you defy?
All of them - forget about defiance, let's break things.

Why did you choose to become a CPA?
I would love to tell you a story about finding a passion for helping business owners or saving people money on their tax returns. The honest truth is I realized being a CPA was going to give me a job forever and help me build the lifestyle I wanted. I enjoy travel, fancy restaurants, and good wine. Being a CPA has given me a path to that. Along the way I have certainly enjoyed helping people (I'm not a monster y'all), but its not the actual WHY that drove my choice.

What's Your CPA "superpower"?
I'm a teacher at heart and always will be. So, I have a talent to take something complicated and make it accessible to anyone. I'll meet you where you are and help you get to that higher level of knowledge. If influences everything about my practice - how I work with clients, how I manage my team, and how I give back to my community.

What's something that you've done that has nothing to do with accounting but you're really proud of?
I'm proud of this, but its not quite done yet. At the end of 2023 I started working on a PhD. Its a goal that I have had for a long time and finally got started. Assuming everything keeps going accordingly to plan, I'll finish at the end of 2027. Its been a fun and challenging journey and I'm proud that I stepped out to make my goal into a reality.

What advice would you give to your younger self before taking the CPA exam?
Lean into the suck. Taking the exam is hard. Live in that space, embrace how you feel, and then power through. The short-term challenge is worth the long-term benefit. Also, don't forget to sleep. Science tells us that resting effectively is just as important as studying effectively.

Finish this sentence: "You know you're a CPA when ..."
you decide to be one. There is no single set of characteristics and distinguish a CPA from a non-CPA. Always be your fullest authentic self. If that fits into becoming a CPA then let's get after it!

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Brandon L Howard, CPA

Sep 12, 2025, 15:49
Title : Brandon L Howard, CPA
Last name : L Howard
First name : Brandon
Job title :
Organization : Brandon L Howard CPA PLLC
Department :
Committee position :
Brandon L Howard, CPA
Owner | Brandon L Howard CPA PLLC
Licensed in: 2016

Attended: University of Texas at San Antonio

 

 

What CPA stereotype do you embody?
None - I break all of the rules; I wear crocs and have varying hair colors,

What CPA stereotype do you defy?
All of them - forget about defiance, let's break things.

Why did you choose to become a CPA?
I would love to tell you a story about finding a passion for helping business owners or saving people money on their tax returns. The honest truth is I realized being a CPA was going to give me a job forever and help me build the lifestyle I wanted. I enjoy travel, fancy restaurants, and good wine. Being a CPA has given me a path to that. Along the way I have certainly enjoyed helping people (I'm not a monster y'all), but its not the actual WHY that drove my choice.

What's Your CPA "superpower"?
I'm a teacher at heart and always will be. So, I have a talent to take something complicated and make it accessible to anyone. I'll meet you where you are and help you get to that higher level of knowledge. If influences everything about my practice - how I work with clients, how I manage my team, and how I give back to my community.

What's something that you've done that has nothing to do with accounting but you're really proud of?
I'm proud of this, but its not quite done yet. At the end of 2023 I started working on a PhD. Its a goal that I have had for a long time and finally got started. Assuming everything keeps going accordingly to plan, I'll finish at the end of 2027. Its been a fun and challenging journey and I'm proud that I stepped out to make my goal into a reality.

What advice would you give to your younger self before taking the CPA exam?
Lean into the suck. Taking the exam is hard. Live in that space, embrace how you feel, and then power through. The short-term challenge is worth the long-term benefit. Also, don't forget to sleep. Science tells us that resting effectively is just as important as studying effectively.

Finish this sentence: "You know you're a CPA when ..."
you decide to be one. There is no single set of characteristics and distinguish a CPA from a non-CPA. Always be your fullest authentic self. If that fits into becoming a CPA then let's get after it!

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Brandon L Howard

Meet Brandon L. Howard, CPA, Owner of Brandon L. Howard CPA PLLC.

Brandon L Howard, CPA
Owner | Brandon L Howard CPA PLLC
Licensed in: 2016

Attended: University of Texas at San Antonio

 

 

What CPA stereotype do you embody?
None - I break all of the rules; I wear crocs and have varying hair colors,

What CPA stereotype do you defy?
All of them - forget about defiance, let's break things.

Why did you choose to become a CPA?
I would love to tell you a story about finding a passion for helping business owners or saving people money on their tax returns. The honest truth is I realized being a CPA was going to give me a job forever and help me build the lifestyle I wanted. I enjoy travel, fancy restaurants, and good wine. Being a CPA has given me a path to that. Along the way I have certainly enjoyed helping people (I'm not a monster y'all), but its not the actual WHY that drove my choice.

What's Your CPA "superpower"?
I'm a teacher at heart and always will be. So, I have a talent to take something complicated and make it accessible to anyone. I'll meet you where you are and help you get to that higher level of knowledge. If influences everything about my practice - how I work with clients, how I manage my team, and how I give back to my community.

What's something that you've done that has nothing to do with accounting but you're really proud of?
I'm proud of this, but its not quite done yet. At the end of 2023 I started working on a PhD. Its a goal that I have had for a long time and finally got started. Assuming everything keeps going accordingly to plan, I'll finish at the end of 2027. Its been a fun and challenging journey and I'm proud that I stepped out to make my goal into a reality.

What advice would you give to your younger self before taking the CPA exam?
Lean into the suck. Taking the exam is hard. Live in that space, embrace how you feel, and then power through. The short-term challenge is worth the long-term benefit. Also, don't forget to sleep. Science tells us that resting effectively is just as important as studying effectively.

Finish this sentence: "You know you're a CPA when ..."
you decide to be one. There is no single set of characteristics and distinguish a CPA from a non-CPA. Always be your fullest authentic self. If that fits into becoming a CPA then let's get after it!

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Accounting educators are the backbone of the profession, and I can’t wait to connect with the TXCPA Austin community to see how education is adapting to AI, data analytics, and a fast-changing career landscape.

Robert Santa Ines

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