Ericksen Krentel: Guiding clients through memorable milestones since 1960

From launching a business to navigating growth and long-term strategy, the moments that shape your company come with complex financial decisions—and trusted guidance can make all the difference.

That’s where the CPAs and consultants at Ericksen Krentel can help. Built on the legacy of two hard-working family men, Ericksen Krentel has been guiding Louisiana institutions through memorable milestones for over 65 years.

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Address: 8550 United Plaza Blvd., Suite 600, Baton Rouge, La 70809

Phone: 225.924.1772

Website: ericksenkrentel.com

The firm prides itself on being a trusted advisor and a full-service firm, offering outsourced accounting, tax, assurance, business valuation, litigation support and consulting services. Its expertise goes beyond compliance to deliver meaningful business insight and planning.

The firm helps clients create visual tools that give managers and owners quick access to key data, enabling more efficient oversight and informed decision-making. It is also leading innovation in AI-powered automation and audit data analytics, automating repetitive tasks and enhancing analysis to support a more efficient, accurate and proactive audit process.

Founded in New Orleans in 1960, Ericksen Krentel has grown into a team of over 60 professionals, with offices in New Orleans, Mandeville and Baton Rouge.

The Baton Rouge location opened in 2023 when Ericksen Krentel merged with Provost, Salter, Harper & Alford (PSHA), a longstanding CPA firm in the Baton Rouge community. Centrally located in United Plaza, Ericksen Krentel is strategically positioned to serve many of the Capital Region’s leading organizations. The firm’s clients include numerous governmental entities, municipalities and charter schools.

Backed by a team of experienced professionals and led in Baton Rouge by partner Ken Alford, former Managing Partner of PSHA, the firm provides trusted expertise to a wide range of industries, including construction, real estate, healthcare, hospitality, maritime and nonprofit organizations. “Especially in the nonprofit and education sectors, our work helps provide donors and grant funders with peace of mind that the organization is fulfilling its mission and using resources effectively,” says Lauren Fitch, Chief Operating Officer.

Within the past two years, Ericksen Krentel has elected five new partners; Tani Budde, Josh Faubert, Gretchen Lozes Fischer, Kelly Haden and Amanda Waguespack, and has also named a new managing partner, Jim Tonglet. With fresh leadership in place, the firm is positioning itself for continued growth through internal development and strategic geographic expansion.

Named a top 500 firm by INSIDE Public Accounting, Ericksen Krentel also earned a distinction as one of the fastest growing firms of 2025.

“Being honored among both the Top 500 and the fastest growing firms isn’t just about numbers,” Tonglet says. “It reflects the strength of our culture, the quality of our client service and the drive we share to continually improve, innovate and expand our impact.”