Business Details
50 Years
experience
Certified Public Accounting Services in Columbia, SC
Our business exists to help clients achieve personal and business goals through innovative thinking, technologically-advanced processes, and friendly service. We serve individuals and businesses of all types and sizes, providing comprehensive accounting, tax, and advisory solutions tailored to unique needs. With decades of combined experience, our team delivers specialized expertise in tax compliance, business valuation, litigation support, and estate planning while maintaining deep industry knowledge across corporate, nonprofit, and governmental sectors.As a trusted partner, we prioritize client satisfaction through transparent communication, adherence to professional standards, and continuous monitoring of legislative changes affecting financial strategies. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our affiliations with leading accounting organizations and recognition as South Carolina's Best Accounting Firm multiple times.
Services
Tax Planning
Business Valuation
Litigation Support
Audit Services
Estate Planning
Tax Compliance
Fraud Examination
Payroll Reporting
Sales Tax Reporting
Nonprofit Accounting
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We serve individuals and businesses of all types and sizes.
- Our team combines innovative thinking with technologically-advanced processes.
- We provide proactive tax planning to minimize tax liability.
- We maintain specialized expertise in business valuation and litigation support.
- Our firm has been recognized as The State's Best Accounting Firm multiple times.
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants
What people say
Best Accounting Firm
Technologically-advanced processes
Proactive tax planning
Specialized expertise
Community involvement
Services
Tax Planning & Compliance
We provide comprehensive tax planning and compliance solutions to minimize tax liability for individuals and businesses. Our services include entity selection, income monitoring, and preparation of all tax forms including individual, business, nonprofit, estate, and trust returns. Our team stays current with changing tax legislation to ensure optimal savings while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations.
Business Valuation
Our experienced business valuation team assists with mergers, acquisitions, economic damage analysis, and estate planning. We provide expert analysis for purchase price allocation, breach of contract claims, and tax reporting requirements. Our professionals combine advanced financial expertise with industry-specific insights to deliver accurate valuations for strategic decision-making and succession planning.
Audit & Assurance
We offer audit, review, and compilation services tailored to business needs. Our qualified professionals evaluate internal controls, assess risks, and develop customized assurance strategies. Services include financial statement audits for nonprofits, private businesses, school districts, and employee benefit plans. We help organizations improve accountability and decision-making through rigorous analysis and reporting.
Estate & Trust Services
Our estate and trust services focus on minimizing tax burdens through comprehensive planning. We prepare federal and state estate tax returns, administer trusts, and provide post-mortem planning strategies. Our team collaborates with attorneys and financial advisors to create customized plans that protect assets and ensure smooth transitions for surviving family members.
Fraud Examination
Certified Fraud Examiners conduct investigations into suspected financial fraud, analyzing controls and providing expert testimony. We assist clients with fraud detection, prevention strategies, and damage assessment. Our services include evidence collection, statement analysis, and reporting to help organizations recover losses and strengthen financial safeguards against future incidents.
People
Donny Burkett
Executive Vice President
Over 40 years of accounting experience, former NASBA Board Chair, recognized as one of South Carolina's most influential business leaders, and active community leader serving on multiple local boards.
Allison Ford
Certified Public Accountant
CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner with leadership experience in forensic accounting, serving as past president of the Lexington District Rotary Club and active in professional accounting organizations.
Bryan Collins
Manager
Experienced accounting professional recently promoted to Manager, specializing in tax compliance and advisory services for small businesses and individuals.
Parker Horton
Staff Accountant
Newly hired full-time Staff Accountant providing support for tax preparation and accounting services, recent graduate with strong technical skills in financial reporting.
Matthew Hodges
Manager
Experienced accounting manager specializing in audit services for nonprofit organizations and local governments, with over 15 years of public accounting experience.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll reporting, and financial advisory services tailored to small businesses, with monthly accounting packages starting at $750.
Do you handle both individual and corporate tax returns?
Yes, we prepare individual Form 1040 returns starting at $1,200 and corporate/business returns (Forms 1120, 1120S, 1065) starting at $2,500.
What sets your firm apart from other accounting firms?
Our combination of technological innovation, personalized service, and decades of experience serving South Carolina businesses, plus multiple recognitions as The State's Best Accounting Firm.
Do you offer estate and trust planning services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive estate planning, tax return preparation for estates and trusts, and post-mortem succession planning to minimize tax burdens.
Are your CPAs qualified for business valuation services?
Our team includes specialists with advanced financial expertise who provide business valuation services for mergers, acquisitions, and tax reporting requirements.
What audit services do you provide?
We offer full audit, review, and compilation services for nonprofits, private businesses, school districts, and employee benefit plans with customized assurance strategies.
