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The People and Experience Behind South & Thomas

About Us
South & Thomas supports businesses across the Northshore and New Orleans metropolitan area with steady, year-round accounting built on clarity, accountability, and long-term relationships.
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Built Around Real Business Accounting Needs

Our mission is to give business owners clear financial direction and dependable support that extends beyond filing season.

Business owners often outgrow patchwork accounting setups that split bookkeeping, payroll, and tax across different providers. That fragmentation leads to missed details, unclear reporting, and unnecessary stress during key decisions. South & Thomas was built to bring those functions together under one team, guided by licensed CPAs with decades of experience across industries like construction, healthcare, and professional services. The result is a more consistent, reliable way to manage finances, where business owners can see what’s happening and act with confidence.

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Consistency

Financial work should not feel unpredictable or reactive; consistent processes and reporting help you stay informed and in control.

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Clarity

Complex rules and reports can create confusion; straightforward communication helps you understand what your numbers mean and what to do next.

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Accountability

Handling business finances requires precision and follow-through; a local, credentialed team ensures work is completed accurately and on time.

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Partnership

Business decisions rarely happen in isolation; ongoing support means you have a team to talk through changes, challenges, and opportunities.

Our Team

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Proudly Supporting Businesses Across the Northshore

South & Thomas works with businesses throughout the Gulf Coast, providing consistent accounting support shaped by local regulations and industry needs. Many clients operate across cities like Mandeville, Covington, New Orleans, and Bay St. Louis, where tax rules, workforce needs, and business conditions can vary. Having a CPA team that understands these regional differences helps reduce confusion and keeps operations running smoothly. Whether you’re based locally or expanding across Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi, the firm remains a steady point of contact for financial clarity.

Professional Services

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Restaurants

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Construction Companies

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Healthcare Practices

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Law Firms

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And more

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Client Testimonials

Real stories. Real results.

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The team behind your numbers.

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Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

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Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

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Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

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Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

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Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

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Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

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Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

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Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

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Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

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Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

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