Business Details
42 Years
experience
South Carolina Accounting & Consulting Services
Founded in 1984, our firm has built a reputation for delivering high-quality accounting and consulting services rooted in integrity and client dedication. With over 140 professionals across eight South Carolina offices, we combine personalized attention with national resources to serve local, national, and international clients. Our expertise spans assurance, tax, and advisory services, with specialized knowledge in industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and hospitality. As an independent member of the BDO Alliance USA, we provide access to a global network of over 1,500 offices in 162 countries. We prioritize technical excellence, proactive client service, and community engagement, setting industry standards through decades of experience.Our mission focuses on elevating client potential through timely, relevant advice grounded in contemporary knowledge. We maintain strong local relationships while offering global depth of expertise to address complex business challenges. Our team of CPAs and consultants delivers tailored solutions for tax planning, financial management, and strategic growth. We emphasize transparency, ethical practices, and continuous improvement through quality control systems and peer review processes. Our commitment to innovation ensures clients receive forward-thinking strategies that adapt to evolving regulatory and market conditions.
Services
Tax Compliance
Financial Consulting
Peer Review Services
Outsourced Accounting
Business Valuations
Healthcare Consulting
Manufacturing Advisory
International Tax
Estate Planning
Cost Segregation
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We have 40+ years of experience serving South Carolina businesses since 1984
- Our BDO Alliance membership provides global resources with local execution
- 140+ professionals offer industry-specific expertise in key economic sectors
- We maintain rigorous quality control through peer review processes
- Our CPAs deliver proactive tax strategies and personalized financial solutions
Associations and certifications
- BDO Alliance USA
Services
Tax Compliance
Our tax compliance specialists provide accurate return preparation and strategic planning for individuals and businesses. We focus on minimizing liabilities through research credits, entity structuring, and international tax optimization. Our team stays current with regulatory changes to ensure compliance while maximizing savings opportunities for clients.
Financial Consulting
We offer comprehensive financial consulting including cash flow management, budgeting, and strategic planning. Our consultants help businesses with start-up guidance, acquisition strategies, and operational efficiency improvements. We provide industry-specific insights tailored to healthcare, manufacturing, and hospitality sectors.
Peer Review Services
Our peer review professionals evaluate accounting firms' quality control systems to ensure compliance with professional standards. We provide constructive feedback to improve audit quality and help firms strengthen their internal controls and technical capabilities.
Outsourced Accounting
We deliver outsourced accounting solutions including accounts payable/receivable management, payroll services, and controllership support. Our cloud-based systems streamline financial processes while maintaining strict internal controls and fraud prevention measures for businesses of all sizes.
Cost Segregation
Our cost segregation specialists identify accelerated depreciation opportunities for commercial property owners. This service maximizes tax savings through detailed engineering analysis of building components to optimize asset classifications and depreciation schedules.
People
LaVonne Rosenberg
Director of Tax
Certified Public Accountant with 25+ years of tax planning expertise. Specializes in state and international tax strategies for businesses and high-net-worth individuals. Leads tax service line with focus on minimizing liabilities through innovative solutions.
Emily W. Hicks
Business Services Group Director
CPA with extensive experience in outsourced accounting solutions. Specializes in financial consulting for business startups and strategic growth planning. Manages team providing bookkeeping, budgeting, and controllership services to diverse industry clients.
Thomas E. Fitzsimmons
Partner
Certified Public Accountant leading peer review services. Brings 30+ years of quality control expertise to accounting firms. Focuses on improving audit practices and compliance systems through comprehensive evaluations and recommendations.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide bookkeeping, payroll processing, financial statement preparation, and strategic financial planning tailored to small businesses through our outsourced accounting solutions.
Do you specialize in any particular industries?
Yes, we specialize in healthcare, manufacturing/distribution, hospitality, private equity, and professional services industries with dedicated consulting teams.
How can you help with tax planning?
Our CPAs develop customized tax strategies for individuals and businesses, including entity selection, international tax optimization, and research & development credit identification.
Are you part of any professional networks?
We are an independent member of the BDO Alliance USA, providing access to global resources while maintaining local decision-making authority.
What technology do you use for client collaboration?
We utilize cloud-based platforms like SafeSend for secure document sharing, electronic signatures, and real-time financial data access for all clients.
How do you handle complex audit requirements?
Our assurance team specializes in employee benefit plan audits, peer reviews, and quality control systems evaluation to meet complex regulatory requirements.
