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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Shalini Kodial

Sep 12, 2025, 15:21
Title : Shalini Kodial
Last name : Kodial
First name : Shalini
Job title : CEO
Organization : SHALINI KODIAL CPA PLLC
Department :
Committee position :
Shalini Kodial
CEO | SHALINI KODIAL CPA PLLC
Licensed in: 2023
Attended: Western Governors University

What CPA stereotype do you embody?
The Detail-Obsessed Perfectionist, The Tech-Savvy Modern CPA, The Client Educator, The Strategic Advisor.

What CPA stereotype do you defy?
ICPAs are boring number crunchers, CPAs don’t understand business beyond the tax code.

Why did you choose to become a CPA?
I chose to become a CPA because I wanted to do more than just balance books or prepare tax returns—I wanted to be a trusted advisor who helps people make better financial decisions. From an early age, I was drawn to business and finance, and as I pursued my education across India, New Zealand, and the United States, I realized that accounting is really the foundation of every successful business. Becoming a CPA gave me the opportunity to combine my love for numbers with my passion for helping others. It allows me to translate complex tax laws and financials into clear strategies that empower my clients. For me, being a CPA isn’t about the stereotype of crunching numbers—it’s about building trust, solving problems, and guiding businesses and individuals to thrive.

What's Your CPA "superpower"?
My CPA superpower is translating complex tax and compliance issues into simple, strategic solutions that empower my clients to make confident decisions.

What's something that you've done that has nothing to do with accounting but you're really proud of?
I moved across continents for my education and career—studying in India, New Zealand and the U.S. before settling in Texas. Building a life and business from scratch in a new country is something I’m really proud of.

What advice would you give to your younger self before taking the CPA exam?
Don’t doubt yourself just because you’re navigating a new system in a new country. Your global education and resilience are strengths—trust them, and the exam will just be one more milestone you’ll conquer.

Finish this sentence: "You know you're a CPA when ..."
You know you’re a CPA when you can turn IRS compliance into strategy—and actually make clients feel excited about taxes.

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Shalini Kodial

Sep 12, 2025, 15:21
Title : Shalini Kodial
Last name : Kodial
First name : Shalini
Job title : CEO
Organization : SHALINI KODIAL CPA PLLC
Department :
Committee position :
Shalini Kodial
CEO | SHALINI KODIAL CPA PLLC
Licensed in: 2023
Attended: Western Governors University

What CPA stereotype do you embody?
The Detail-Obsessed Perfectionist, The Tech-Savvy Modern CPA, The Client Educator, The Strategic Advisor.

What CPA stereotype do you defy?
ICPAs are boring number crunchers, CPAs don’t understand business beyond the tax code.

Why did you choose to become a CPA?
I chose to become a CPA because I wanted to do more than just balance books or prepare tax returns—I wanted to be a trusted advisor who helps people make better financial decisions. From an early age, I was drawn to business and finance, and as I pursued my education across India, New Zealand, and the United States, I realized that accounting is really the foundation of every successful business. Becoming a CPA gave me the opportunity to combine my love for numbers with my passion for helping others. It allows me to translate complex tax laws and financials into clear strategies that empower my clients. For me, being a CPA isn’t about the stereotype of crunching numbers—it’s about building trust, solving problems, and guiding businesses and individuals to thrive.

What's Your CPA "superpower"?
My CPA superpower is translating complex tax and compliance issues into simple, strategic solutions that empower my clients to make confident decisions.

What's something that you've done that has nothing to do with accounting but you're really proud of?
I moved across continents for my education and career—studying in India, New Zealand and the U.S. before settling in Texas. Building a life and business from scratch in a new country is something I’m really proud of.

What advice would you give to your younger self before taking the CPA exam?
Don’t doubt yourself just because you’re navigating a new system in a new country. Your global education and resilience are strengths—trust them, and the exam will just be one more milestone you’ll conquer.

Finish this sentence: "You know you're a CPA when ..."
You know you’re a CPA when you can turn IRS compliance into strategy—and actually make clients feel excited about taxes.

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Shalini Kodial

CEO

Meet Shalini Kodial, CPA, CEO of SHALINI KODIAL CPA PLLC.

Shalini Kodial
CEO | SHALINI KODIAL CPA PLLC
Licensed in: 2023
Attended: Western Governors University

What CPA stereotype do you embody?
The Detail-Obsessed Perfectionist, The Tech-Savvy Modern CPA, The Client Educator, The Strategic Advisor.

What CPA stereotype do you defy?
ICPAs are boring number crunchers, CPAs don’t understand business beyond the tax code.

Why did you choose to become a CPA?
I chose to become a CPA because I wanted to do more than just balance books or prepare tax returns—I wanted to be a trusted advisor who helps people make better financial decisions. From an early age, I was drawn to business and finance, and as I pursued my education across India, New Zealand, and the United States, I realized that accounting is really the foundation of every successful business. Becoming a CPA gave me the opportunity to combine my love for numbers with my passion for helping others. It allows me to translate complex tax laws and financials into clear strategies that empower my clients. For me, being a CPA isn’t about the stereotype of crunching numbers—it’s about building trust, solving problems, and guiding businesses and individuals to thrive.

What's Your CPA "superpower"?
My CPA superpower is translating complex tax and compliance issues into simple, strategic solutions that empower my clients to make confident decisions.

What's something that you've done that has nothing to do with accounting but you're really proud of?
I moved across continents for my education and career—studying in India, New Zealand and the U.S. before settling in Texas. Building a life and business from scratch in a new country is something I’m really proud of.

What advice would you give to your younger self before taking the CPA exam?
Don’t doubt yourself just because you’re navigating a new system in a new country. Your global education and resilience are strengths—trust them, and the exam will just be one more milestone you’ll conquer.

Finish this sentence: "You know you're a CPA when ..."
You know you’re a CPA when you can turn IRS compliance into strategy—and actually make clients feel excited about taxes.

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