Caring & ComprehensiveCPA Services
At Darnall, Sikes & Frederick, we do more than just crunch numbers. We offer the range of general and specialized client services you expect from a firm dedicated to helping you drive your business forward. Our team of highly experienced professionals will work closely with you to determine the current state of your business assets and to ascertain what areas can be streamlined or brought up-to-date. We will then look for opportunities to improve the financial health of your business.
We Encourage Ongoing Education to Better Support You
We encourage our partners to expand their knowledge and skill set through continuing education, specialized trainings and licensing courses, and various certification programs. Of course, technical expertise alone won't guarantee a lasting client relationship. At Darnall, Sikes & Frederick, we believe in getting to know our clients so that we can better tailor our services to your needs. When you visit one of our southern Louisiana locations, we will spend the time necessary to become fully acquainted with your financial goals and we look forward to discussing with you various solutions which can help you reach those goals.
You have great expectations in your business. So do we.
Partners
Adam J. Curry
Adam joined Darnall, Sikes & Frederick in 2001 and is currently a shareholder serving on the firm’s Benefit Administration Committee.
Ben Baudoin
Ben has worked with a variety of clients including individuals, small businesses, and corporations.
Bobby Darnall
Bobby brings extensive experience in taxation, business valuation, retirement plan auditing and financial planning, helping professionals and business owners make informed decisions and work toward long-term financial success.
Brandon Borne
Brandon Borne, CPA, CVA, brings extensive experience in individual and business taxation, multi-state taxation and business valuation, helping professionals and business owners make informed decisions and achieve their financial goals.
Brandon Dunphy
Brandon Dunphy, CPA, specializes in auditing, forensic accounting, taxation and small business consulting, helping clients understand their finances and achieve their business goals.
Brandon Porter
Brandon, CPA, brings extensive experience in individual and business taxation, multi-state tax compliance and tax planning, helping businesses and individuals across a variety of industries develop effective and efficient financial solutions.
Cherie Navarre
Cherie, CPA, brings extensive experience in individual, business and multi-state taxation, providing personalized tax planning and accounting services tailored to each client’s financial needs.
Chris A. Miller
Chris Miller, CPA, CVA, brings extensive experience in taxation, auditing, financial statement reviews and business valuation, helping clients make informed decisions and work toward their financial goals.
Christie Dunn
Christie Dunn, CPA, brings more than 30 years of experience in auditing, financial reporting and consulting, helping businesses, nonprofits and governmental organizations achieve continued success.
Christine Berwick
Christine, CPA, brings extensive experience in individual, business and multi-state taxation, providing proactive tax planning and personalized guidance to help clients make informed business and financial decisions.
Christy Dew
Christy Dew, CPA, brings more than 20 years of experience in tax planning and preparation, succession consulting, and estate, trust and gift planning, providing personalized solutions to simplify clients’ accounting needs.
Clayton E. Darnall
Clayton E. Darnall, CPA, CVA, brings extensive experience in income taxation, business consulting and valuation, helping clients strengthen their businesses and work toward long-term financial stability.
Craig C. Babineaux
Craig C. Babineaux, CPA/PFS, CFP®, brings more than 30 years of experience in taxation, business consulting and financial planning, helping businesses and individuals build strategies for long-term financial success.
Danny P. Frederick
Danny P. Frederick, CPA, brings more than 30 years of experience in estate planning, auditing, financial services and money management, helping clients develop strategies to achieve their personal and business financial goals.
E. Larry Sikes
E. Larry Sikes, CPA/PFS, CFP®, brings more than 40 years of experience in financial management, business planning, debt restructuring, and mergers and acquisitions, helping clients navigate complex financial decisions and pursue long-term success.
Emile Joseph
Emile Joseph, CPA, CVA, brings experience in taxation, business valuation and consulting, helping individuals and businesses make informed decisions and work toward their business goals.
Erich Loewer
Erich Loewer, CPA, brings nearly 30 years of experience in taxation and accounting, helping clients navigate estate and succession planning, multistate taxation, corporate taxation and complex business tax matters.
Eugene H. Darnall, III
Eugene H. Darnall, III, CPA, combines more than 24 years of accounting experience with expertise in taxation, financial services and business technology, helping clients identify opportunities and adapt to an evolving business environment.
Germaine Gjertson
Germaine Gjertson, CPA, brings more than 30 years of public accounting experience, providing tax consulting, planning and compliance services to individuals and businesses across a variety of industries.
Jacob C. Roberie
Jacob C. Roberie, CPA, brings extensive experience in taxation and business consulting, helping clients navigate business startups, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and other financial matters throughout the business life cycle.
Jenifer Marcial
Jenifer Marcial, CPA, brings experience in individual, business, multi-state and nonprofit taxation, providing clients with practical guidance and resources to help them achieve their business goals.
Jennifer S. Ziegler
Jennifer S. Ziegler, CPA/PFS, CFP®, brings extensive experience in financial planning and investment guidance, helping individuals and business owners develop strategies to grow, diversify and strengthen their financial futures.
Jeremy C. Meaux
Jeremy C. Meaux, CPA, brings extensive experience in auditing, financial reporting, small business consulting and income taxation, helping clients address their accounting and business needs.
Joan B. Moody
Joan B. Moody, CPA, brings more than 30 years of public accounting experience, helping businesses, individuals and families develop effective tax strategies and work toward their financial planning goals.
John P. Armato
John P. Armato, CPA, brings decades of experience in corporate and individual tax planning, compliance and financial management, helping clients pursue their personal and professional financial goals.
John Wolpers
John Wolpers, CPA, brings extensive experience in business and individual taxation, providing strategic tax consulting, planning and compliance services for clients across a diverse range of industries.
Kevin S. Young
Kevin S. Young, CPA, brings extensive experience in audits, reviews and compilations, specializing in financial reporting and compliance services for governmental and nonprofit organizations.
Kyle P. Saltzman
Kyle P. Saltzman, CPA, CFE, brings extensive experience in auditing, tax planning, forensic accounting and fraud examinations, helping organizations across a variety of industries achieve their financial objectives.
Lauren V. Hebert
Lauren V. Hebert, CPA/PFS, brings extensive experience in taxation, business consulting and financial planning, providing personalized guidance to help clients achieve their business and financial goals.
Louis R. Rolfes
Louis R. Rolfes, CPA, brings more than 45 years of experience helping privately held businesses and their owners with tax planning, estate planning, compliance and successful ownership transitions.
M. Rebecca Gardes
M. Rebecca Gardes, CPA, brings more than 35 years of accounting experience, providing expertise in taxation, estate and trust matters, mergers and acquisitions, and forensic accounting.
Michael Shaw
Michael Shaw, CPA, brings extensive experience in auditing, financial reporting and small business consulting, providing reliable and timely guidance to help clients address their accounting and business needs.
Nicolaus Simon
Nicolaus Simon, CPA, brings experience in taxation and accounting services, helping clients navigate tax matters, payroll, 1099 filing and QuickBooks with practical, straightforward guidance.
Pamela Mayeux Bonin
Pamela Mayeux Bonin, CPA, CVA, brings more than 35 years of experience in auditing, business valuation and management advisory services, helping clients make informed decisions and strengthen their businesses.
Rachel Ashford
Rachel Ashford, CPA, brings extensive experience in audits, reviews and compilations, helping clients solve challenges, strengthen their accounting knowledge and work toward continued success.
Stephanie M. Higginbotham
A forward-thinking CPA with over 30 years of professional experience, Stephanie is the managing partner of the Lafayette branch.
Steven G. Moosa
Steven, who serves on the Darnall, Sikes & Frederick Audit and Financial Services Committees, actively seeks out continuing education in order to share the most cutting-edge techniques and information with his clients.
Terry Delhomme
Terry joined Darnall, Sikes & Frederick in December 2024, bringing more than 40 years of experience in income taxation and business consulting.
Therese LeBlanc
OPERATIONS
Cydra Wingerter
With more than 20 years of experience in delivering operational efficiency and organizational excellence in both the public and private sectors, she is an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team.
MANAGERS
Alyssa M. Cart
Alyssa graduated from Louisiana State University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and in 2012 with a Master’s Degree in Accounting.
Brittany Guidry
Brittany joined Darnall, Sikes & Frederick in 2024 where she specializes in financial audits, reviews, and compilations.
Claire Reiners
Claire joined Darnall, Sikes & Frederick in 2013 where she specializes in individual and business taxation, accounting services, and business consultation.
Kai Seah
Kai’s areas of practice include individual, partnership, and corporate taxation, as well as tax planning and research.
Katie Debaillon
Katie graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in May 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She earned her CPA license in 2014.
Stephanie F. Morales
Stephanie F. Morales
Stephanie graduated magna cum laude from Nicholls State University in May 2013 with dual Bachelor of Science Degrees in Accounting and Finance.














































