FPA of South Carolina collaborating with North Carolina chapters to host annual symposium
August 19, 2021
In an effort to bring high-quality educational content to more financial planners, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) of South Carolina announced today they plan to collaborate with the Financial Planning…
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Colliers | South Carolina hires Paige Jernigan as the Accounting and Finance Coordinator in Columbia
June 23, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Paige Jernigan has joined the company as the Accounting and Finance Coordinator in the Columbia office. “We’re delighted to welcome Paige to Colliers,” said…
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The Hobbs Group, PA
May 27, 2021
Certified public accountant firm based in Columbia, SC. Our services include Audit & Attestation, Tax Services, Small Business Services, Consulting & Advisory, Business Valuation and more.
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Hobbs Group Advisors, LLC hires new Advisor Support Specialist
May 13, 2021
Hobbs Group Advisors, LLC, a full-service Wealth Management and Financial Planning firm located in Columbia, SC announced that Francesca Passen has accepted a full-time position as an Associate Support Specialist.…
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Wideman appointed as new Executive Director of Turning Pages, Inc.
May 3, 2021
Ram’on O. Wideman, President/CEO of Anointed Business Solutions, LLC, has been appointed as the new Executive Director of Turning Pages, Inc. Founded in 1968 as the Greater Columbia Literacy Council,…
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Order of Contributions
April 30, 2021
By Corinne Hanna, CFP® Whether you are an employee deciding about your annual benefits at election time or an employer deciding which benefits to offer, make your workplace benefits work…
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SCRA recently accepted and funded companies
March 2, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces BrightMa Farms, LLC, being accepted as new Member Company, and being approved for grant funding. Existing Member Company, RAAMP, LLC, was also approved for grant…
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Thomas, Watson & Company
February 12, 2021
We are a group of experienced accountants, working together to help our clients achieve their financial goals. We are a proactive accounting and consulting firm. We offer financial statement reviews,…
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For second straight year, Forbes names Bauknight Pietras & Stormer among America’s Top Accounting Firms
January 26, 2021
For the second straight year, certified public accounting firm Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A., (BPS) has been recognized by global media company Forbes as being among the top recommended tax…
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Bauknight, Ward tapped to lead Bauknight Pietras & Stormer’s tax and audit/assurance departments
January 6, 2021
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. (BPS), announced that the firm has appointed Beth Bauknight, CPA, to lead the its tax department and David Ward, CPA, to lead its audit/assurance department.…
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Bauknight Pietras & Stormer adds David M. Ward as a firm partner
December 17, 2020
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. (BPS), is pleased to announce that David M. Ward, CPA, will join the firm’s leadership team as a partner effective January 1, 2021. With the…
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Scott and Company LLC
October 22, 2020
Scott and Company LLC provides a comprehensive range of tax, assurance, small business, and specialized consulting services to clients across the Southeast. With clients ranging from individuals to multi-state and…
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Scott and Company’s Richard Bhola joins South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
October 20, 2020
Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting, tax, and consulting firms, is pleased to announce that Richard Bhola has joined the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Board of…
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Captive Review names Bauknight, Pietras & Stormer the Top Tax Advisory Firm in the U.S.
October 20, 2020
Each year, the brightest stars in the captive insurance industry gather in Vermont to celebrate those chosen as the tops in their field by Captive Review, a leading online and…
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Elliott Davis expands senior leadership team with four promotions
October 4, 2020
Prominent Accounting Firm Promotes within Greenville and Columbia Offices Elliott Davis, a leading business solutions firm with nine offices across the Southeast, announced that four team members have been promoted…
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South Carolina Cancer Alliance seeking Board of Director members
September 22, 2020
Since 2003, the South Carolina Cancer Alliance has been dedicated to the prevention and early detection of cancer, as well as improving the treatment of those affected by this disease.…
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INSIDE Public Accounting names Bauknight Pietras & Stormer as a 2020 Best of the Best Firm
September 10, 2020
During one of the most challenging years the public accounting industry has ever faced, Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. (BPS) has risen above it and in so doing, has been…
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Ignore your balance sheet at your own risk
September 2, 2020
By Jerry Bellune Do you only check your profit and loss statements? Your balance sheet tells you much more than your profit and loss statement, says our friend Ruth…
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Leaving a Legacy – Using a Retirement Account Beneficiary Designation to Gift to Charity
August 31, 2020
By J. Abigail Mason, CFP® Designating a charity through a retirement account beneficiary designation is a great option for those who are philanthropic and who also want to ensure money…
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Abacus Planning Group named to Financial Times 300 Top Registered Investment Advisers
August 18, 2020
Abacus Planning Group announced it has been named, once again, to the 2020 edition of the Financial Times 300 Top Registered Investment Advisers. The list recognizes top independent RIA firms…
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Charitable Considerations When Selling a Business
July 30, 2020
By Bethany M. Griffith, CFP®, EA Running a business is full of decision points, strategy planning, and opportunities. All of these factors remain when it is time to sell…
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Has COVID-19 Opened the Door to Business Fraud?
July 13, 2020
Bauknight, Pietras & Stormer CPA Jessica Kaczor Says “Yes!” Editor’s Note: I recently sat down, virtually of course, with Jessica Kaczor, a business fraud super sleuth and Certified Fraud…
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What to Consider in a Buy-Sell Agreement
June 30, 2020
By Jonathan J. Robertson, CFP® If your business has more than one owner, having a buy-sell agreement in place is vital. A buy-sell agreement is used to determine in advance…
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Free Tax Help Is Available at The Cooperative Ministry
April 1, 2020
As an essential service focusing on basic human needs, The Cooperative is creatively serving clients, including those in need of free tax assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)…
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Richland County 2020 OSBO Business Academy: Understanding Business Taxes – March 10
February 25, 2020
What: Richland County 2020 OSBO Business Academy: Understanding Business Taxes If you are an employer or small-business owner, tax season is no time to be blindsided by business taxes. Ed Watson…
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This Columbia CPA just made a major boomerang, returning to BPS CPAs
February 10, 2020
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A., (BPS) announced that Monica Gaddis, CPA, has joined the firm as tax manager. Gaddis has more than two decades of experience consulting with clients on…
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BPS CPAs boost its tax team, adds Tony Perricelli as senior tax manager
January 24, 2020
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A., (BPS) announced that Tony Perricelli, CPA, has joined the firm as senior tax manager. Perricelli brings more than two decades of experience consulting on taxation…
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CPA Ken Bauknight among 2019’s Midlands’ Most Influential People
January 8, 2020
Nearly 30 years ago, Kenneth Bauknight, CPA, and two partners left the security of their day jobs to start a new public accounting, tax and consulting firm in Columbia, South…
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Scott and Company announces new member to join firm
January 6, 2020
Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting, tax and consulting firms, announced the addition of Richard Bhola to their professional team. Richard joins the firm as a…
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Forbes recognizes Bauknight Pietras & Stormer as one of America’s top recommended Tax and Accounting firms
December 19, 2019
Certified Public Accounting firm Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A., (BPS) has been recognized by global media company Forbes as being among the top recommended tax and accounting firms in America.…
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Ryan Wierzbowski joins Colliers International as a Property Accountant
October 24, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina welcomed Ryan Wierzbowski to the accounting team in Columbia. As a Property Accountant, Wierzbowski’s responsibilities include financial reporting on commercial property management accounts for the…
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D. Hart Accounting Practitioner, LLC
October 24, 2019
Tax Problem Help Small Business & Individual Tax Preparation Small Business & Individual Tax Planning Educational Seminars/Webinars
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Jessica Kaczor earns Certified Fraud Examiner Certification, expanding fraud prevention services to BPS clientele
October 7, 2019
In 2018, occupational fraud, sometimes called white collar crime, cost businesses around the world more than $7 billion in losses. Hardest hit were small businesses with less than 100 employees,…
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Wade Pfau, renowned retirement income expert, to speak at the FPA of South Carolina annual symposium
September 6, 2019
The Financial Planning Association of South Carolina announced today that Wade Pfau, Ph.D., CFP, will speak at their annual symposium and sponsor expo being held on Thursday, October 10 and…
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SuggsJohnson CPAs promotes three professionals to expanded roles
August 13, 2019
Noted South Carolina certified public accounting firm SuggsJohnsonLLC has promoted three professionals to Senior Accountant roles in its growing tax, audit and consulting practice. Receiving promotions and expanded responsibilities are…
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SuggsJohnson CPAs relaunch website as strategic step in expanding digital presence across Southeast
July 8, 2019
Noted South Carolina certified public accounting firm SuggsJohnsonLLC has relaunched its primary website, embracing leading-edge technologies and improving navigation to make the information-rich site even easier and more intuitive for…
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South Carolina CPA firm SuggsJohnson expands audit & assurance capabilities with addition of Halkowitz
June 19, 2019
Noted South Carolina CPA Chris Halkowitz, whose professional career spans more than 12 years in public accounting with a focus in complex public and private audit and assurance work, has…
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Elliott Davis and Columbia Fireflies team up to host “Light Up Business Downtown”
June 17, 2019
Elliott Davis, a business solutions firm with nine offices across the Southeast, and the Columbia Fireflies partnered to host the inaugural “Light Up Business Downtown” celebration on Tuesday, June 4…
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Bauknight Pietras & Stormer CPAs makes the move to Main Street to make room for growth
June 10, 2019
After more than 23 years on Gervais Street, Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A., (BPS) is relocating its rapidly growing public accounting and tax consulting firm to the TD Bank Building…
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Paul Simpson appointed Data Scientist at Elliott Davis
May 31, 2019
Elliott Davis announces that Paul Simpson has been hired for the newly formed position of data scientist. In his role, Simpson will lead data research and analysis for the entire…
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Elliott Davis and Columbia Fireflies to host “Light Up Business Downtown”
May 15, 2019
Elliott Davis, a leading business solutions firm with nine offices across the Southeast, and the Columbia Fireflies announce the two organizations are partnering to host the inaugural “Light Up Business…
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Bauknight Pietras & Stormer names Ben Glenn a shareholder
February 17, 2019
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A., (BPS) announced that R. Benjamin Glenn, CPA, has joined the firm’s leadership team as a shareholder. With a staff of 70 CPAs and professionals, BPS…
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Scott and Company announces new professionals
February 13, 2019South Carolina accounting and consulting firm, Scott and Company LLC announced the addition of Mike Aponte and Brandon Larmore to their professional team. Mike Aponte and Brandon Larmore…
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Scott and Company announces new in-charge accountant
February 7, 2019
Scott and Company LLC announced the promotion of Elizabeth Burnett to in-charge accountant. Burnett joined Scott and Company LLC in 2017 as an associate. In her new role of in-charge…
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Bauknight Pietras & Stormer forms Board of Directors, elects Bryan Hudson, CPA, ACI as Board Chair
February 5, 2019
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A., (BPS), one of the Southeast’s premier accounting and consulting firms, has enjoyed significant growth since its founding in 1991, serving a growing clientele and employing…
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Moore Beauston & Woodham announces addition
February 4, 2019
Moore Beauston & Woodham L.L.P., a full service accounting and consulting firm with offices in West Columbia, Charleston, Greenville and Hartsville, South Carolina is pleased to announce that: Jenna…
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Scott and Company announces promotion
January 31, 2019
South Carolina accounting and consulting firm, Scott and Company LLC is pleased to announce that Amanda Hawkins has been promoted to in-charge accountant. Hawkins has been a member of the…
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Elliott Davis’ Cybersecurity Group forges partnership with Nozomi Networks
January 30, 2019
Elliott Davis, a leading business solutions firm with nine offices across the Southeast, announces that the company’s Risk Advisory and Cybersecurity practice has established a partnership with Nozomi Networks, the…
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Scott and Company promotes Wilson to manager
January 29, 2019
Scott and Company LLC is pleased to announce the promotion of Terri Wilson, CPA to manager. Wilson joined the Scott and Company LLC team in 2018 as a senior accountant.…
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Russell Bauknight named managing shareholder of Bauknight Pietras & Stormer
January 16, 2019
He succeeds Ken Bauknight who held the position for 28 years. Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A., (BPS) announced that Russell Bauknight has been elected to serve as the firm’s managing…
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