SC.CPA Members Named Among Forbes Best-In-State CPAs  

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Thirty‑two SC.CPA members earned a place on the Forbes 2026 Best-in-State CPAs list for South Carolina. 

Selected through peer nomination and recognition from CPA associations, this distinction honors CPAs whose expertise, innovation, and service make a meaningful impact on both their communities and the accounting profession.

Members named to the 2026 Best-in-State list include: 

  • Nick Annan, Director — Elliott Davis
  • Denise Bailey, Shareholder — Elliott Davis
  • Russell L. Bauknight, Owner — Russell Bauknight Advisory
  • Ford Blanchard, Senior Manager — Elliott Davis
  • Michael Boliek, Shareholder — Elliott Davis
  • Cindy Brams, Shareholder in Charge — Elliott Davis
  • Randi Branham, Senior Manager — Elliott Davis
  • Donny Burkett, Executive VP — Burkett Burkett & Burkett
  • Michelle Chapman, Partner — Mauldin & Jenkins
  • Thomas D Childers, Jr., Principal — Elliott Davis
  • Todd Dailey, Partner — Mauldin & Jenkins
  • Harris Darver, Founder — Strix Solutions
  • Richard Davis, CEO — Elliott Davis
  • Russell Deal, Partner — Veris, The Proactive CPA
  • Julia Grefenstette, CPA — BNA CPAs & Advisors
  • Carleigh Hoy, Manager — Level Financial
  • Bryan Hudson, Partner — Smith + Howard
  • Carrie Lanning, Partner — Carr Riggs & Ingram
  • Tim Lyons, Partner in Charge — Mauldin & Jenkins
  • Lauren Nilan, Principal — Elliott Davis
  • John L. Otten, CEO — Elliott Davis
  • Brandon Paul, Senior Manager — Elliott Davis
  • Thomas Pietras, Associate — Bauknight Pietras & Stormer
  • Stephanie Pritchett, Partner — Moore Beauston Woodham
  • Thomas Self, Shareholder — Elliott Davis
  • Robert Stevens, Shareholder — Elliott Davis
  • Stephen C Stokes, Managing Partner — Stokes & Company
  • Dan Sullivan, Partner — Veris, The Proactive CPA
  • Robert Tilton, Partner — Webster Rogers
  • Caroline C. Van Hook, Shareholder — Elliott Davis
  • Sarah Windham, Partner — Forvis Mazars
  • Scott Yandle, Director — Forvis Mazars 

Congratulations to all who were recognized. This outstanding personal achievement also highlights the depth of talent, leadership, and professionalism across the SC.CPA community.

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