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.
