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Showing 11 to 20 of 103 CPAs in West Columbia, South Carolina
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Gayle M. Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Columbia, South Carolina 29170
With over 20 years of experience, Gayle M. Smith provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups in West Columbia, South Carolina. Her expertise includes individual and business tax return preparation, general accounting, and financial planning, as well as specialized services for business tax. Gayle's practice focuses on supporting family-owned enterprises and small businesses, offering guidance on financial planning and tax compliance. Her background in basic accounting services and business tax enables her to provide comprehensive advice and support to clients in the area.
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Valerie J. Gray
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Columbia, South Carolina 29169
Based in West Columbia, South Carolina, Valerie J. Gray is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of professional experience in tax planning and consulting. Her expertise includes providing basic accounting services, ensuring tax compliance, and offering business tax services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. Ms. Gray also offers financial statement compilation and bookkeeping services, providing clients with comprehensive and accurate financial information.
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Linda P. Caughman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Columbia, South Carolina 29169
Linda P. Caughman is a certified public accountant based in West Columbia, South Carolina. With over 25 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises, she provides expert financial guidance through her services in bookkeeping and financial statement compilation. Her specialization includes basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, allowing her to cater to a diverse range of clients' needs.
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Michelle R. Waltz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Columbia, South Carolina 29170
Michelle R. Waltz is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over two decades of experience serving clients in West Columbia, South Carolina. Her expertise spans basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, catering to family-owned enterprises and individuals and families. Waltz's practice includes bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as tax planning and consulting to ensure clients' financial well-being.
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Meghan M. Burkett
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Columbia, South Carolina 29169
Based in West Columbia, South Carolina, Meghan M. Burkett is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in accounting and tax services. Her areas of expertise include individual and business tax return preparation, as well as IRS representation, making her a valuable resource for individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. She provides basic accounting services and small business accounting, catering to the unique financial needs of her diverse client base. Ms. Burkett's extensive knowledge and years of experience enable her to effectively navigate complex tax matters and provide reliable accounting solutions.
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Philip E. Williams
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Columbia, South Carolina 29169
Philip E. Williams is a licensed certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving clients in West Columbia, South Carolina. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, catering to individual clients and family-owned enterprises. Williams provides general accounting and advisory services, including payroll processing and compliance, to help clients maintain accurate financial records and stay up-to-date with tax regulations.
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Lisa B. Ham
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Columbia, South Carolina 29170
Based in West Columbia, South Carolina, Lisa B. Ham has over a decade of experience providing expert financial guidance to entrepreneurs and small business owners. Her specialized services include bookkeeping, financial statement compilation, and tax planning and consulting, with a focus on basic accounting, financial planning, and small business accounting. With a background serving various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, Ham's expertise enables her to address the unique needs of her clients.
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Susan W. Kiser
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Columbia, South Carolina 29169
Susan W. Kiser is a certified public accountant based in West Columbia, South Carolina, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services. Her expertise lies in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, catering to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. She specializes in tax planning and consulting, as well as retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and optimize their financial situations.
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Stuart F. Williams
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Columbia, South Carolina 29169
Stuart F. Williams, a certified public accountant, has been serving the business community in West Columbia, South Carolina, for over 15 years. With a strong background in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, Williams provides expert guidance to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families, on their financial needs. He specializes in sales tax compliance, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, assisting his clients in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
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Jr F. Ange
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Columbia, South Carolina 29172
Certified Public Accountant Jr F. Ange is based in West Columbia, South Carolina, offering a range of tax and accounting services to clients in the region. With over 15 years of experience in public accounting, Ange specializes in providing Basic Accounting Services, Business Tax Services, and Small Business Accounting to family-owned enterprises and individuals and families. His expertise includes Retirement Account Tax Reporting and IRS Representation, helping clients navigate complex tax matters and resolve potential issues.

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.