Celeste D. Viator

Celeste Viator is a partner in our audit department with over 40 years of experience. Celeste leads HTB’s Not-for-Profit group and provides industry leadership and oversight of not-for-profit clients and services. Celeste’s clients include a variety of tax-exempt organizations including charitable and religious organizations, foundations, educational institutions and trade associations.

Experience:

• 41 Years with Hannis T. Bourgeois

Education:

• B.S. Accounting—Louisiana State University

Professional & Civic Involvements: 

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants (LCPA)
• LCPA Nonprofit Accounting and Auditing Committee
• Baton Rouge Chapter of Certified Public Accountants, Former President
• American Red Cross, Board Member
• Louisiana Alliance of Nonprofits (Formerly LANO)
• Capital Area Network, Treasurer
• YMCA, AC Lewis Branch, Board Member