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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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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SCDOR busts 10 common tax myths

  May 5, 2021

Taxes can seem confusing and complicated, leaving room for misconceptions and myths to pop up – especially during tax season. The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) wants you to…

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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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NOT BUSINESS AS USUAL

  March 31, 2021

Senator Thomas Alexander and the intersection of life and work By W. Thomas Smith Jr. AS A BOY GROWING UP in the thriving northwest corner of South Carolina, State Senator…

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Endeavor welcomes three new entrepreneurs to its coworking community

  March 24, 2021

A restaurateur, accountant, and HR expert choose workspaces at Endeavor Endeavor, a coworking and shared office space community in downtown Greenville’s LEED-certified ONE tower, announces three new members: Olivia Esquivel,…

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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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Whom Should I Select to Serve as Trustee?

  February 24, 2021

By Jonathan J. Robertson, CFP® When people are updating their estate documents, they frequently leave assets in trust for someone else. The key concept behind the idea of a trust…

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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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Stokes & Company welcomes Phillips

  December 15, 2020

Stokes & Company CPAs, a local firm specializing in monthly accounting and payroll services for business clients, as well as individual and business tax planning and preparation, is welcoming a…

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Veteran Presbyterian College Business Professor to Retire

  December 8, 2020

Norman Scarborough, the William Henry Scott III Professor of Entrepreneurship at Presbyterian College, has been a professor in the economics and business administration department for 41 years. After graduating from…

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Elliott Davis BRAINTRUST Magazine wins top magazine awards

  December 8, 2020

The Elliott Davis custom magazine is recognized by publishing industry BRAINTRUST Magazine, developed for Elliott Davis, LLC by Jack Bacot, has won three top awards and three honorable mentions in…

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Stokes & Company welcomes three new hires

  November 20, 2020

Stokes & Company CPAs, a local firm specializing in monthly accounting and payroll services for business clients, as well as individual and business tax planning and preparation, is welcoming three…

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Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC grows Charleston team

  November 16, 2020

Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC adds staff accountant to Charleston office Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC (JNR), a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, has hired Drew Butterfield as staff…

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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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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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Elliott Davis, LLC

  September 8, 2020

Elliott Davis, LLC is a leading business solutions provider offering a full spectrum of services in the areas of tax, comprehensive assurance, and consulting services to diverse businesses, organizations, and…

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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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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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Coming Soon!

  July 10, 2020

Coming Soon!

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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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Jarrard, Nowell & Russell names Pat Odom partner

  May 14, 2020

Pat Odom, CPA/ABV, CFE, has been promoted to partner at Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC, a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm. Odom, a certified public accountant, is accredited in…

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