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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 CPAs in Lake City, South Carolina
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Janet G. Hicks
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake City, South Carolina 29560
Based in Lake City, South Carolina, Janet G. Hicks is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. She specializes in providing financial planning, small business accounting, and basic accounting services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. The firm offers tax planning and consulting services, as well as payroll processing and compliance to ensure clients' businesses meet government regulations.
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Lawrence D. Guerry
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake City, South Carolina 29560
Based in Lake City, South Carolina, Lawrence D. Guerry is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 20 years of experience providing accounting and tax services. His area of specialization includes basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, catering to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. Mr. Guerry's expertise extends to tax planning and consulting, as well as retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate complex tax situations and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
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William T. Askins
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake City, South Carolina 29560
Based in Lake City, South Carolina, William T. Askins is a seasoned accounting professional with extensive experience in delivering expert financial services. With over years of experience, he specializes in providing comprehensive accounting support to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as family-owned enterprises. His services encompass payroll processing and compliance, general accounting and advisory, and financial planning, in addition to basic accounting services and individual tax services.
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David R. Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake City, South Carolina 29560
Based in Lake City, South Carolina, David R. Smith provides financial guidance to individuals and family-owned enterprises. With over 20 years of experience in accounting, he specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services. His expertise includes payroll processing and compliance, as well as sales tax compliance, helping clients meet regulatory requirements and stay up-to-date on tax laws.
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Susan M. Bulsza
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lake City, South Carolina 29560
Based in Lake City, South Carolina, Susan M. Bulsza is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. Her expertise lies in providing basic accounting services, including financial planning and business tax services, to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. Bulsza also offers specialized services such as IRS representation, and is skilled in the preparation of financial statements and bookkeeping services.

South Carolina's growing CPA market serves an expanding population and diverse economy attracting manufacturing and retirees. The South Carolina Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 120 hours of continuing professional education every three years, including 2 hours of ethics and minimum technical requirements.

Key Tax Considerations: South Carolina has graduated individual income tax up to 6.5% and a flat 5% corporate rate. CPAs commonly handle state income tax compliance, sales tax, and various business incentives for manufacturing and economic development. The state's growing retiree population creates demand for retirement income planning, Social Security taxation (partially taxable in SC), and estate planning. The coastal region's vacation rental market requires specialized transient rental tax knowledge. Cross-border issues with North Carolina are common in the Charlotte metropolitan area.

Industry Specializations: Manufacturing (automotive, aerospace, advanced materials), tourism and hospitality, real estate and vacation rentals, agriculture, healthcare, port operations and logistics (Charleston), higher education, and military-related services are key practice areas. CPAs often specialize in manufacturing incentive compliance, vacation rental taxation and regulations, or serving retirees with complex multi-state situations.

For CPA Professionals: The South Carolina Association of CPAs provides resources across a growing state. Major markets include the Charleston area (port, tourism, aerospace), Columbia (state capital, healthcare, university), Greenville-Spartanburg (manufacturing corridor), and Myrtle Beach (tourism). The state offers attractive coastal lifestyle, lower cost of living than many states, and continued in-migration creating expanding opportunities. The combination of traditional industries, advanced manufacturing investment (BMW, Boeing, Volvo), and coastal tourism provides diverse practice options.