Stokes & Company CPAs congratulates Madison Capps as accountant
December 12, 2025
Stokes & Company CPAs announced that Madison Capps has joined the firm as an Accountant. Madison previously served as the Senior Payroll Specialist for Paysmart Payroll Services, where she was…
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Coastal Community Foundation announces new Chief Financial Officer
November 25, 2025
Coastal Community Foundation (CCF) announced Chris Ballad is the organization’s new Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Ballad has served as the Foundation’s Controller since 2021. Chris Ballad has…
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Stokes & Company CPAs congratulates Neacole Murray as CPA
November 3, 2025
Stokes & Company CPAs announces that Neacole Murray has officially earned her Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, marking another major achievement in her already impressive accounting career. Before pursuing the…
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Program Coordinator I
October 20, 2025
The State Treasurer’s Office is seeking an inquisitive and detail-oriented claims analyst in the Unclaimed Property Program (UPP) that is passionate about our mission of returning unclaimed property to its…
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Colliers announces new accounting hires in Columbia office
October 15, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina announced Charlie Chicaiza and Jasmine Miller have joined the Columbia office as Property Accountants. In this role, they will prepare financial statements, reconcile accounts, calculate management…
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Stokes & Company CPAs welcomes Shelly Davis as Accountant
October 10, 2025
Stokes & Company CPAs is excited to welcome Shelly Davis as the newest Accountant. Shelly Davis holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Charleston Southern University and brings…
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Stokes & Company CPAs welcomes Anthony DuMond as accountant
October 6, 2025
Stokes & Company CPAs announced Anthony DuMond as the newest Accountant. Anthony DuMond earned both a Bachelor’s in Financial Management and a Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAcc) from Clemson University.…
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Paysmart Payroll promotes Nathan Parker to Senior Payroll Specialist
September 23, 2025
Paysmart Payroll has announced the promotion of Nathan Parker to Senior Payroll Specialist. Parker joined the company in 2024 and has contributed to enhancing payroll operations, improving efficiency, and supporting…
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3 year performance and $100M AUM for faith and factor ETF replicating Fidelis 100 Index
August 29, 2025
As of August 26, 2025 Inspire Fidelis Multi Factor ETF (ticker: FDLS), mandated to replicate Wallick Investments, LLC’s Fidelis 100 Index, has over $100M in assets under management and an…
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Bauknight Pietras & Stormer Managing Shareholder, Jay Swearingen, named among SC Biz News’ 2025 Most Influential Leaders Columbia
August 27, 2025
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, a leading accounting and consulting firm in South Carolina, announced that Managing Shareholder Jay Swearingen has been recognized by SC Biz News as one of its…
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Stokes & Company CPAs welcomes Collin J. McKinnon as Accounting & Tax Manager
August 25, 2025
Stokes & Company CPAs welcomed Collin J. McKinnon as the newest Accounting & Tax Manager. Collin McKinnon brings valuable experience preparing and reviewing income tax returns for S-Corps, Partnerships, and…
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Stokes & Company, CPAs Welcomes Jack Regan as Senior Accountant
July 22, 2025
Jack Regan brings a strong foundation in public accounting to our Senior Accountant role in our Greenville office. In addition to experience in both tax and audit, his background includes…
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Mary Davidson Bookkeeper
July 16, 2025
I hope small businesses manage their books virtually using QuickBooks online.
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Stokes & Company, CPAs welcomes Stacey Shields as Office Manager
July 14, 2025
Stokes & Company, CPAs welcomed Stacey Shields as Office Manager. With over 17 years of management experience and 8 years in accounting, Stacey brings strong organization, time management, and teamwork…
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SCDOR Offers Steps to Request a Replacement if You’re Missing Your State Tax Refund
June 29, 2025
If you filed your South Carolina Individual Income Tax return and expected a refund that hasn’t arrived, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) has outlined clear steps for taxpayers…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis names Mark S. Barnes Chief of Staff
June 18, 2025
South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis today announced the appointment of Mark S. Barnes, MBA, CGFO, as his new Chief of Staff. Barnes brings more than three decades of experience…
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Elliott Davis announces strategic growth investment from Flexpoint Ford, completes CEO succession plan
June 12, 2025
Elliott Davis, a top 50 U.S. accounting and advisory firm, announced a strategic growth investment from Flexpoint Ford, a private equity investment firm specializing in the financial services sector. The…
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Greenville Technical College accounting students save community thousands through volunteer tax preparation
May 30, 2025
Students in an advanced accounting class at Greenville Technical College offered free tax preparation services to the community through the United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program during the…
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Stokes & Company CPAs welcomes Dawn Cheves as Administrative Assistant
May 29, 2025
Stokes & Company CPAs welcomed Dawn Cheves as the newest Administrative Assistant. With over 16 years of experience, Dawn brings strong organization, communication, and time management skills to the team.…
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Stephen Stokes named to Forbes List of Top CPAs in South Carolina
May 25, 2025
Stokes & Company, CPAs proudly celebrates Managing Partner Stephen Stokes being named to the Forbes List of Top CPAs for South Carolina. This honor recognizes professionals delivering not only financial…
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Stokes & Company CPAs welcomes Hunter Renner as Accountant
May 22, 2025
Stokes & Company CPAs welcomed Hunter Renner as the newest Accountant in the Greenville Office at 108 Frederick Street. Hunter is a recent Clemson graduate with a double major in…
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Paysmart Payroll welcomes AnnaGrace Horton as Payroll Specialist
May 22, 2025
Paysmart Payroll has hired AnnaGrace Horton as Payroll Specialist in the Greenville office (108 Frederick Street). AnnaGrace earned her B.S. in Accounting from UNC Charlotte and brings experience in accounting…
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South Carolina’s Russell Bauknight named among Forbes Magazine’s Best-In-State CPAs
May 14, 2025
Russell Bauknight, CPA, who has spent the majority of his 45-year professional career in South Carolina as a trusted advisor to businesses, high-net-worth individuals and estates, has been recognized among…
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Parmar Accounting Service
May 12, 2025
Parmar Accounting Service provides tax, bookkeeping, and payroll services with a personal touch. Based in Charleston, SC, we make finances simple and stress-free for individuals and small businesses.
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Michael Edens of First Reliance Bank named Corporate Walk Chair for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2025 Light The Night
May 7, 2025
Michael Edens of First Reliance Bank Named Corporate Walk Chair for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2025 Light The Night The South Carolina/Georgia Region of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society…
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PC Accounting Program Earns Approval for Scholarship Enhancement, Expanding Support for Future Accountants
April 25, 2025
The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education recently approved PC’s eligibility to offer the scholarship enhancement for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting. The…
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Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. announces new Board Chairman
March 4, 2025
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A., one of the Southeast’s premier accounting and consulting firms founded in 1991, announced the appointment of Bryan Hudson, CPA, ACI as the Firm’s new Chairman…
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Endeavor Coworking Community welcomes new All Access members
February 25, 2025
Endeavor Workspaces announced three new All Access members: Mark Koppelmann, MBA, CFP, CRPS, senior financial advisor of LPL Financial, Andrea Koppelmann, MS, director of client relations of LPL Financial, and…
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Paysmart Payroll welcomes Rebecca Swager as Payroll Specialist
February 20, 2025
Paysmart Payroll Services announced Rebecca Swager as the newest Payroll Specialist to their growing team. With a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Bob Jones University, Rebecca brings a strong foundation…
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Stokes & Company welcomes Saad & Manios clients and team
February 13, 2025Stokes & Company, CPAs, a trusted accounting and advisory firm serving businesses and individuals across Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina, welcomed the clients and team of Saad &…
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CREW Midlands-SC announces 2025 Board of Directors
February 5, 2025
CREW Midlands-SC announced its 2025 Board of Directors to lead the local chapter of CREW Network, the leading global business network in commercial real estate. Marie Dieckmann, Senior Associate with…
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Jarrard, Nowell & Russell announces 2025 promotions
February 4, 2025
Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC, an Archer Lewis firm and Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm announces promotions for the following professionals: Kristina Shrader and Renee’ Bader. Kristina Shrader – promoted from Staff Accountant to Senior Staff…
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InvestiNet names Amy Nodine Chief Compliance Officer
January 29, 2025
Nodine will oversee the company’s complex compliance initiatives InvestiNet, a full-service collections network and innovation leader in the accounts receivable industry, has announced the promotion of Amy Nodine from executive…
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New Federal BOIR Filing Requirements: What You Need to Know
December 10, 2024
Starting this year, a new federal requirement mandates that small businesses and certain entities submit a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR) to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes…
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Start Planning Now: Top Tips to Prepare for the 2025 Tax Season and Protect Against Fraud
December 10, 2024
With the new year just three weeks away, start planning now for the 2025 tax season! Getting organized before tax season begins can save you time and money when you’re…
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SCDOR Enhances MyDORWAY for Better Taxpayer Experience
December 3, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is continually working to enhance MyDORWAY, its free online tax portal, to better serve taxpayers. With a focus on customer-centric improvements, MyDORWAY makes…
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Jarrard, Nowell & Russell welcomes James Cox, Renee’ Bader, Layton Stevens and Nicole Foster
November 7, 2024Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC (JNR), a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, has added the following professionals to their firm: James Cox, Staff Accountant Renee’ Bader, Bookkeeper Layton…
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Installation of River Drive buffered bicycle lanes
October 23, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) began resurfacing River Drive in February 2024 as part of their regular maintenance schedule, and are now installing buffered bicycle lanes between Main…
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Bauknight Pietras & Stormer adds Jay Brietz to leadership team
October 14, 2024
BPS announced that Robert James “Jay” Brietz, Jr., CPA, CIA has been named a principal. BPS is one of the premier public accounting and consulting firms in the Southeast, serving leading…
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CPA Firm Bauknight Pietras & Stormer adds Jay Brietz to leadership team
October 9, 2024
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A., (BPS) announced that Robert James “Jay” Brietz, Jr., CPA, CIA has been named a principal. BPS is one of the premier public accounting and consulting…
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Fintech platform WayThru names top industry veteran Jason Yates as new Client Operations and Engagement Director
October 9, 2024
Yates joins the pioneering AI-based debt resolution software company to lead national rollout after successful beta WayThru, an industry-leading AI-based digital platform for managing and resolving debt obligations, has announced…
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Lakeland Capital announces new hire
October 8, 2024
Lakeland Capital, a Charleston-based private, multifamily investment company active in select East Coast markets, recently announced a new hire joining the company’s Charleston office. Andrew Yancey has joined Lakeland Capital…
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Emerger Strategies’ Sustainability Boot Camp at Lowcountry Local First
August 12, 2024
Love the Lowcountry? Want to ensure your company is protecting what you love by being socially and environmentally responsible? Our Sustainability Boot Camp series is designed to empower businesses with…
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Stokes & Company, CPAs, receives Accounting Firm of the Year award
May 8, 2024
The Professional Association of Small Business Accountants held its 18th annual awards ceremony at the 2024 Spring Marketing & Technology Conference in St. Pete Beach this week. Six well-deserving members…
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Provident Business Financial Services named top SBA 504 Lender by the Small Business Administration (SBA) for the seventh consecutive year
April 11, 2024
Provident Business Financial Services, Inc. (Provident), a statewide Certified Development Company and SBA commercial real estate lender, has been named #1 SBA 504 Lender in South Carolina by the U.S.…
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Tax Filing Deadline Almost Here – How to File an Extension
April 10, 2024
Out of time to file your return? It’s easy to request an extension! What you need to know: If you owe taxes, the fastest and easiest way to request an…
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NAI Earle Furman welcomes new Staff Accountant
March 14, 2024
NAI Earle Furman, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm in the Carolinas, recently welcomed a new Staff Accountant to their Greenville office. Diane Adams has an extensive background in…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Nate Lamb, Simple Start LLC
March 12, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Focusing on Cash Flows in a Climate of Higher Interest Rates
February 28, 2024
By Kristen S. Jerome, CPA Partner, Bauknight Pietras & Stormer Back to the Basics of Cash Flow Management In the decade following the 2008 financial crisis, the Fed kept…
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D. Garet Strange, CFP has been promoted to Shareholder of Hobbs Group Advisors
February 26, 2024
D. Garet Strange, CFP has been promoted to Shareholder of Hobbs Group Advisors, LLC in the Columbia office. Prior to being named Shareholder, Garet was the Executive Vice President of…
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