Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, PA

read moreSince its inception in 1991, Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, PA, has become one of the Southeast's largest and most trusted accounting and consulting firms, using our extensive experience in public accounting and with the IRS to serve a wide range of corporations, privately held companies, health care providers, emerging or start-up firms, nonprofits, and successful individuals. Our approach is innovative, practical, and above all, effective. The reason behind our growth has a lot to do with qualities such as knowledge, integrity, professionalism, responsiveness, and an unwavering focus on staying abreast-and in many cases ahead of-the near constant changes in regulations, technology and markets.

read moreIn 1991, several former "Big Four" CPAs decided to establish their own firm in Columbia, South Carolina, focused on providing business, financial, and tax solutions to owner-managed companies and wealthy individuals seeking an experienced, innovative, and independent firm immersed in national, state and local business issues. Today that better idea, Bauknight Pietras & Stormer-BPS- is among the Southeast's premier accounting and consulting firms. Our shareholders have a combined 200 years of public accounting and IRS experience.

read moreTechnology has changed business exponentially. Companies that have the right systems and software and whose employees are proficient in their use, have a significant competitive advantage. BPS understands the operational requirements of business and how information technology (IT) can contribute to your success. With properly structured IT, you can boost employee and company efficiency and productivity, expand client and customer engagement, and increase profit margins. Based on a solid understanding of your business, services, products and customers, we can help you enhance operational efficiency, establish financial plans for the future, as well as provide you with a short and long-term IT plan.

read moreLegal matters, even small ones, can be extremely disruptive and costly, inhibiting a company's ability to conduct business and an individual's ability to move forward in life. We help clients and their legal counsel prepare for financial and economic aspects of trials and settlement proceedings. Clients turn to BPS for expert litigation and forensic accounting support relating to tax and fraud issues, business valuations, and other business and personal matters such as divorce or contested wills by leveraging experience, resources and staff within the firm to meet the unique needs of the client and the case.

read moreWhether starting a business or seeking a value on an existing company, business entity or property, having a solid understanding of financial issues, opportunities, processes, and regulatory requirements is essential. BPS has the expertise to successfully guide you through the intricacies of business formation and valuation. Starting a business requires more than creating a web page; there are a multitude of issues to consider and address. Failure to do so-or engaging a less than qualified advisor-can lead to lost time, capital and competitive advantage.

read moreProfessional service firms provide expertise and services to their own clients, but often don't have the time or capabilities to effectively address financial and business operations and maximize efficiency and profitability. We understand the pain points of professional service firms, and can advise and guide you by evaluating financial operations, establishing proper tax and financial strategies, implementing controls to improve financial operations and efficiency of the business, and recommending IT solutions to gain better control and understanding of company data.

read moreWith the current federal and state tax environment in a near constant state of flux, discerning the impact of recent and proposed tax hikes is frustrating and confusing for business owners and individuals alike. BPS helps clients separate fact from fiction, and assists in developing meaningful strategies to minimize one's overall tax burden. BPS works with corporations, privately held businesses and their owners, as well as wealthy families and individuals on tax preparation and with developing federal, state, and local tax planning strategies as well as ensure compliance with current tax laws.

read moreTo successfully navigate a business through turbulent times and protect the economic interests of all parties involved, you need a strong grip on key financial and business issues and an appropriate strategy. BPS has the experience and knowledge to provide companies, shareholders, and legal representatives with the support needed to resolve bankruptcy issues and develop a plan beneficial to all involved parties. Our goal is to help position companies for long-term survival and to operate more efficiently in the future.