Excellence is an achievable standard.
Breard & Associates is a premier tax and accounting firm specializing in comprehensive financial services for businesses and non-profits. As Certified Public Accountants and Certified Fraud Examiners, we deliver tailored solutions, including certifiedAudits, tax preparation, and forensic accounting.
Kevin G. Breard made a serious personal commitment to excellence when he opened the doors to his Certified Public Accounting office in 1989, and he’s still living the commitment today. That and his entrepreneurial spirit permeate every aspect of the firm’s culture and serve as the foundation for the dedication and teamwork it takes to provide the best possible service to every client.
Four decades of experience.
Mr. Breard has over 40 years of accounting experience, including 38 years of public accountancy and several years as a CFO of a small subsidiary of a NYSE-listed company. Breard & Associates was born out of his dream to provide a broad range of services to a diverse clientele.
Kevin is certified as a CPA in 10 states, and he holds CFE, CFS, and DABFA licenses. He has a BS in Accounting, with a business emphasis, from CSU Northridge. He studied Corporate Governance at Tulane University Law School.
Professional Licenses
- Certified Public Accountant, Arizona
- Certified Public Accountant, California
- Certified Public Accountant, Florida
- Certified Public Accountant, Nevada
- Certified Public Accountant, New Jersey
- Certified Public Accountant, New York
- Certified Public Accountant, Oregon
- Certified Public Accountant, Tennessee
- Certified Public Accountant, Texas
- Certified Public Accountant, Washington
- Certified Fraud Examiner
- Certified Fraud Specialist
- Diplomat of American Board of Forensic Accountant
Professional Associations
- National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts
- Member California Society of CPAs
- Member on the Board of Directors Matadors Community Credit Union
Certified Financial Planner
Dennis DeYoung, CFP® has been preparing tax returns for over 25 years and has been associated with Breard & Associates for the last 10 years as a licensed tax preparer, through the California Tax Education Council (CTEC). Dennis graduated from CSUN in 1987 and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a licensed stockbroker. Kevin and Dennis have served together on the Board of Directors of several non-profits. They continue to tirelessly contribute their time, leadership, and financial acumen to support their community.
Marketing Director
Scott Fields, a long-time marketing veteran, has worked with Kevin Breard for over 15 years. When Breard was the Managing Partner of an earlier firm offering Broker-Dealer audits, their collaboration was key in raising its profile from twelfth in national market share to fourth in a relatively short time span.
At Breard & Associates, LLC, we are always:
Accountable to you.
We have the sophistication, expertise, and wide range of certification licenses to focus on all of your accounting needs, yet we maintain a size that allows us to provide caring, personalized service. We are seasoned professionals adept at combining a friendly touch with high standards, streamlined procedures, quick response time, and raw entrepreneurial energy.
Accountable to the regulations.
Our knowledge and strict adherence to accounting regulations is partly responsible for our well-deserved sterling reputation in the business community. And when it comes to dealing with regulatory authorities, our experience and finesse make the difference.
Accountable to ourselves.
We work hard to maintain a work environment conducive to flourishing careers. Unlike the usual ‘Two and out rule’, our employees stay for decades. Individuals draw from each other’s competencies in a learning environment that is enhanced by our support of continuing education.