SCACPA is proud to share that 18 of its members have been named to the Forbes 2025 Best-in-State CPAs list for South Carolina.
This annual list honors CPAs who lead with expertise, innovation, and service to both their communities and the accounting profession. Honorees are selected based on peer nominations and recognitions from CPA associations.
SCACPA members named to the 2025 Best-in-State list include:
- Russell L. Bauknight, Owner — Russell Bauknight Advisory
- Ford Blanchard, Senior Manager — Elliott Davis
- Randi Branham, Senior Manager — Elliott Davis
- Donny Burkett, Executive VP — Burkett Burkett & Burkett
- Michelle Chapman, Partner — Mauldin & Jenkins
- Richard Davis, CEO — Elliott Davis
- Julia Grefenstette, CPA — BNA CPAs & Advisors
- Carleigh Hoy, Senior Accountant — Level Financial
- Bryan Hudson, Chairman — Bauknight Pietras & Stormer
- Carrie Lanning, Partner — Carr Riggs & Ingram
- Lauren Nilan, Principal — Elliott Davis
- Brandon Paul, Senior Manager — Elliott Davis
- Thomas Pietras, Associate — Bauknight Pietras & Stormer
- Stephanie Pritchett, Partner — Moore Beauston Woodham
- Robert Stevens, Shareholder — Elliott Davis
- Stephen C. Stokes, Managing Partner — Stokes & Company
- Sarah Windham, Partner — Forvis Mazars
- Scott Yandle, Director — Forvis Mazars
Congratulations to all the CPAs recognized! This is a significant personal achievement—one that also reflects the strength and expertise found in the SCACPA community.
