Elliott & Painter CPAs

12/09/2024

As the fourth quarter comes to a close, small businesses must focus on their financial reporting to ensure a smooth year-end and set the stage for success in the new year.

Properly managing your Q4 financials helps you gain clarity on your business’s performance, make informed decisions, and prepare for tax season.

Here are three key tips to guide your Q4 financial reporting:

As the fourth quarter comes to a close, small businesses must focus on their financial reporting to ensure a smooth year-end and set the stage for success in the new year. Properly managing your Q4 financials helps you gain clarity on your business’s performance, make informed decisions, and prepa...

11/12/2024

As the year comes to a close, it’s essential to wrap up your financials to ensure you're prepared for tax season and the year ahead. Elliott & Painter CPAs have compiled this streamlined year-end accounting checklist to help you stay on track before December 31.

https://www.elliottpainter.com/articles/year-end-accounting-checklist-what-you-need-to-do-before-december-31

As the year comes to a close, it’s essential to wrap up your financials to ensure you're prepared for tax season and the year ahead. Elliott & Painter CPAs have compiled this streamlined year-end accounting checklist to help you stay on track before December 31. 1. Review Your Financial St

10/21/2024

Retirement can be here sooner than you think.

As the year draws to a close, now is the perfect time to focus on your retirement planning strategy. Whether you're aiming to boost your retirement savings or take advantage of tax benefits, year-end financial planning is crucial.

https://www.elliottpainter.com/articles/10-tips-for-retirement-planning-why-the-end-of-the-year-is-key-for-maximizing-contributions

08/16/2024

Selecting the appropriate business structure is a critical decision that can significantly impact the success and sustainability of your enterprise. With Elliott & Painter CPAs by your side, navigating the complexities of business formation becomes a seamless process tailored to your goals and needs.

Selecting the appropriate business structure is a critical decision that can significantly impact the success and sustainability of your enterprise. With Elliott & Painter CPAs by your side, navigating the complexities of business formation becomes a seamless process tailored to your goals a

06/25/2024

As a business owner, steering the course of entrepreneurship requires not only vision but also a firm grasp of your company's financial landscape.

Elliott & Painter CPAs recognize the pivotal role financial statements play in this journey, offering tailored expertise to decode the intricacies of financial data.

Read more from our Blog: https://www.elliottpainter.com/articles/the-importance-of-financial-statements-for-business-owners

05/14/2024

In today's dynamic business landscape, leveraging financial statement analysis is paramount for understanding the financial health and performance of your business. As partners in your success, Elliott & Painter CPAs advocate for the meticulous examination of your financial statements to unveil invaluable insights.

In today's dynamic business landscape, leveraging financial statement analysis is paramount for understanding the financial health and performance of your business. As partners in your success, Elliott & Painter CPAs advocate for the meticulous examination of your financial statements to unv

03/14/2024

Please join us in welcoming Laura Izaguirre to the Elliott & Painter team!

As an administrative professional at Elliott & Painter, Laura manages the Charleston office and supports the firm’s CPAs by greeting and assisting clients and fielding office communications.

Before joining the Elliott & Painter team, Laura worked in retail management for over 20 years. She holds an Associate of Hotel/Motel Management from Nassau Community College in New York and a Medical Secretary Certificate from Lanier Technical College in Georgia.

Originally from Long Island, New York, Laura moved to Georgia, where she raised three daughters. She currently resides in Charleston. In her free time, she enjoys working out, shopping, and spending time with her five grandchildren and is looking forward to another on the way.

03/13/2024

Please join us in welcoming Zach Hartzog to the Elliott and Painter team!

As a senior accountant at Elliott & Painter, Zach handles business and individual tax preparation and bookkeeping for the firm’s Charleston clients. He also assists with audit work. A lifelong resident of the Charleston area, he is passionate about helping small businesses succeed.

Before joining the Elliott & Painter team, Zach spent 13 years in private and public sector accounting, including management, payroll, HR, and financial reporting to ownership. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the College of Charleston. He is active with the Berkeley County School District Book Buddy program and is a member of the Hibernian Society.

Outside the office, Zach enjoys fishing with his daughters, weekend pick-up ice hockey, and crème brûlée with the missus.

02/26/2024

Streamlining Small Business Tax Prep 📈🧾📊

Navigating the complexities of tax preparation for small businesses in South Carolina can feel like a daunting task, but fear not!

Elliott and Painter CPAs are here to simplify the tax prep process for you.

Navigating the complexities of tax preparation for small businesses in South Carolina can feel like a daunting task, but fear not! Elliott and Painter CPAs are here to simplify the tax prep process for you. Choose the Right Tax Structure for Your Business Choosing the correct tax structure for

01/22/2024

Tax season is here. Our team of accounting professionals put together their Top 5 list of Tax Preparation Tips.

Navigating tax preparation can be complex. Partnering with Elliott & Painter Certified Public Accountants can ensure expert guidance before and after filing.

View our article here:

Tax laws evolve, and professionals stay updated. Elliott & Painter ensures accuracy, maximizes returns, and provides ongoing support.

12/14/2023

Spartanburg CPA firm expands to Charleston market

Spartanburg-based Elliott & Painter Certified Public Accountants is expanding into the Charleston market with a new office and the addition of Jay Gibson as partner.

Located just off the Ravenel Bridge in Mount Pleasant, Elliott & Painter CPAs Charleston office will be spearheaded by Gibson.

Following renovations, the new office is scheduled to open in early January. The Charleston branch will provide services that include tax preparation and advisory, audit and assurance, and outsourced accounting.