--- title: Full Service Accounting Firm | CPAs | Columbia, South Carolina description: Scott and Company is a full-service accounting and consulting firm located in Columbia, South Carolina. --- [Skip to the main content.](https://scottandco.com#main-content) - [Pay Online](https://secure.cpacharge.com/pages/scottandco/payments) - [Newsletter Sign Up](https://scottandco.com/newsletter-sign-up/) - [ShareFile](https://scottandco.sharefile.com/) [![Logo with Tagline in Color (No Website Address) - TGP](https://scottandco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20with%20Tagline%20in%20Color%20(No%20Website%20Address)%20-%20TGP.jpg?width=3558&height=1110&name=Logo%20with%20Tagline%20in%20Color%20(No%20Website%20Address)%20-%20TGP.jpg "Logo with Tagline in Color (No Website Address) - TGP")](https://scottandco.com/?hsLang=en) [![Logo with Tagline in Color (No Website Address) - TGP](https://scottandco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20with%20Tagline%20in%20Color%20(No%20Website%20Address)%20-%20TGP.jpg?width=3558&height=1110&name=Logo%20with%20Tagline%20in%20Color%20(No%20Website%20Address)%20-%20TGP.jpg "Logo with Tagline in Color (No Website Address) - TGP")](https://scottandco.com/?hsLang=en) - [About](https://scottandco.com/about) - [Leadership](https://scottandco.com/about/leadership) - [Our Founding Partner](https://scottandco.com/about/founding-member-n-randolph-scott-cpa/) - [BDO Alliance](https://scottandco.com/about/bdo-alliance) - [Services](https://scottandco.com/services) - [Assurance](https://scottandco.com/services/assurance) - [Tax Planning and Compliance](https://scottandco.com/services/tax-planning) - [Accounting Services](https://scottandco.com/services/accounting) - [Business Advisory](https://scottandco.com/services/business-advisory) - [Outsourced Tax Director Services](https://scottandco.com/services/outsourced-tax-director) - [Employee Benefit Plans](https://scottandco.com/services/employee-benefit-plan) - [Industries](https://scottandco.com/industries) - [Auto Dealerships](https://scottandco.com/industries/auto-dealerships) - [Financial Institutions and Insurance](https://scottandco.com/industries/financial-institutions) - [Government](https://scottandco.com/industries/government) - [Hospitality, Restaurants, and Retail](https://scottandco.com/industries/retail) - [Manufacturing and Distribution](https://scottandco.com/industries/manufacturing) - [Medical](https://scottandco.com/industries/medical) - [Nonprofit](https://scottandco.com/industries/non-profit) - [Professional and Business Services](https://scottandco.com/industries/professional-services) - [Real Estate](https://scottandco.com/industries/real-estate) - [Insights](https://scottandco.com/blog) - [Careers](https://scottandco.com/careers) [Connect](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/click?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLrr2ftKmWWUWpTiz7pLa%2BYXTWohDGKvKCrekG8vdEss8MV%2BXh4ahcEks6VXyDxVLIXiB8HcVf9KPJfI7Lq%2Fl4%2BLdQ46M9LMXoI%2BqEa50%2FnEmukrnRImdW0dK0VD7hBX5pe0L1ClNgIPzaa7H1Xgc1MtFmUwCny0y760llJNEBqeCM%3D&portalId=47162706) Toggle Menu Toggle Menu [Connect](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/click?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLrr2ftKmWWUWpTiz7pLa%2BYXTWohDGKvKCrekG8vdEss8MV%2BXh4ahcEks6VXyDxVLIXiB8HcVf9KPJfI7Lq%2Fl4%2BLdQ46M9LMXoI%2BqEa50%2FnEmukrnRImdW0dK0VD7hBX5pe0L1ClNgIPzaa7H1Xgc1MtFmUwCny0y760llJNEBqeCM%3D&portalId=47162706) - [About](https://scottandco.com/about) - [Leadership](https://scottandco.com/about/leadership) - [Our Founding Partner](https://scottandco.com/about/founding-member-n-randolph-scott-cpa/) - [BDO Alliance](https://scottandco.com/about/bdo-alliance) - [Services](https://scottandco.com/services) - [Assurance](https://scottandco.com/services/assurance) - [Tax Planning and Compliance](https://scottandco.com/services/tax-planning) - [Accounting Services](https://scottandco.com/services/accounting) - [Business Advisory](https://scottandco.com/services/business-advisory) - [Outsourced Tax Director Services](https://scottandco.com/services/outsourced-tax-director) - [Employee Benefit Plans](https://scottandco.com/services/employee-benefit-plan) - [Industries](https://scottandco.com/industries) - [Auto Dealerships](https://scottandco.com/industries/auto-dealerships) - [Financial Institutions and Insurance](https://scottandco.com/industries/financial-institutions) - [Government](https://scottandco.com/industries/government) - [Hospitality, Restaurants, and Retail](https://scottandco.com/industries/retail) - [Manufacturing and Distribution](https://scottandco.com/industries/manufacturing) - [Medical](https://scottandco.com/industries/medical) - [Nonprofit](https://scottandco.com/industries/non-profit) - [Professional and Business Services](https://scottandco.com/industries/professional-services) - [Real Estate](https://scottandco.com/industries/real-estate) - [Insights](https://scottandco.com/blog) - [Careers](https://scottandco.com/careers) # Extraordinary Commitment **When you need a committed financial team, you want EXTRAORDINARY... not ordinary.** # Extraordinary Experience **When you need an accounting firm that understands your business, you want EXTRAORDINARY... not ordinary.** # Extraordinary Service **When you need a successful financial plan, you want EXTRAORDINARY... not ordinary.** ![Top Left Image](https://scottandco.com/hubfs/Grid%20Module%20Images/Team%20Members%20at%20Desk%20Cropped_500px.jpg) ### We're not your average accounting firm! Based in Columbia, South Carolina, Scott and Company has been recognized as a premier accounting, tax and consulting firm for over 30 years. Scott and Company has the expertise needed to perform services for not only small to medium-sized businesses, but very large companies and organizations as well. ### Why should you choose us? - We have over 40 years of tax, audit, and consulting experience with various "Big 4" firms. - We are an independent member of the BDO Alliance USA, which gives us a local presence along with national firm resources. - Unlike some firms, most of our professionals perform either audit and accounting services or tax services, but not both. - We have been recognized as a South Carolina Best Places to Work for 10 years consecutively. ![Bottom Right Image](https://scottandco.com/hubfs/Grid%20Module%20Images/Desk%20Image%20Cropped%20and%20Color_500px.jpg) ## Our Services #### [![Scott Company\_Button\_Assurance v3c](https://scottandco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Button%20Icons/Services/Scott%20Company_Button_Assurance%20v3c.png?width=160&height=150&name=Scott%20Company_Button_Assurance%20v3c.png) Assurance](https://scottandco.com/services/assurance?hsLang=en) #### [![Scott Company\_Button\_Tax Planning and Compliance v3c](https://scottandco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Button%20Icons/Services/Scott%20Company_Button_Tax%20Planning%20and%20Compliance%20v3c.png?width=160&height=150&name=Scott%20Company_Button_Tax%20Planning%20and%20Compliance%20v3c.png) Tax Planning and Compliance](https://scottandco.com/services/tax-planning?hsLang=en) #### [![Scott Company\_Button\_Accounting Services v3c](https://scottandco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Button%20Icons/Services/Scott%20Company_Button_Accounting%20Services%20v3c.png?width=160&height=150&name=Scott%20Company_Button_Accounting%20Services%20v3c.png) Accounting Services](https://scottandco.com/services/accounting?hsLang=en) #### [![Scott Company\_Button\_Business Advisory v3c](https://scottandco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Button%20Icons/Services/Scott%20Company_Button_Business%20Advisory%20v3c.png?width=160&height=150&name=Scott%20Company_Button_Business%20Advisory%20v3c.png) Business Advisory](https://scottandco.com/services/business-advisory?hsLang=en) #### [![Scott Company\_Button\_Outsourced Tax Director v3c](https://scottandco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Button%20Icons/Services/Scott%20Company_Button_Outsourced%20Tax%20Director%20v3c.png?width=160&height=150&name=Scott%20Company_Button_Outsourced%20Tax%20Director%20v3c.png) Outsourced Tax Director](https://scottandco.com/services/outsourced-tax-director?hsLang=en) #### [![Scott Company\_Button\_Employee Benefit Plans v3c](https://scottandco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Button%20Icons/Services/Scott%20Company_Button_Employee%20Benefit%20Plans%20v3c.png?width=160&height=150&name=Scott%20Company_Button_Employee%20Benefit%20Plans%20v3c.png) Employee Benefit Plans](https://scottandco.com/services/employee-benefit-plan?hsLang=en) ## Industries #### [![Scott Company\_Button\_Auto Dealerships v3c](https://scottandco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Button%20Icons/Industries/Scott%20Company_Button_Auto%20Dealerships%20v3c.png?width=160&height=150&name=Scott%20Company_Button_Auto%20Dealerships%20v3c.png) Auto Dealerships](https://scottandco.com/industries/auto-dealerships?hsLang=en) #### [![Scott Company\_Button\_Financial Institution & Insurance v3c](https://scottandco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Button%20Icons/Industries/Scott%20Company_Button_Financial%20Institution%20%26%20Insurance%20v3c.png?width=160&height=150&name=Scott%20Company_Button_Financial%20Institution%20%26%20Insurance%20v3c.png) Financial Institutions & Insurance](https://scottandco.com/industries/financial-institutions?hsLang=en) #### [![Scott Company\_Button\_Government & Nonprofit v3c](https://scottandco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Button%20Icons/Industries/Scott%20Company_Button_Government%20%26%20Nonprofit%20v3c.png?width=160&height=150&name=Scott%20Company_Button_Government%20%26%20Nonprofit%20v3c.png) Government](https://scottandco.com/industries/government?hsLang=en) #### [![Scott Company\_Button\_Hospitality Restaurants & Retail v3c](https://scottandco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Button%20Icons/Industries/Scott%20Company_Button_Hospitality%20Restaurants%20%26%20Retail%20v3c.png?width=160&height=150&name=Scott%20Company_Button_Hospitality%20Restaurants%20%26%20Retail%20v3c.png) Hospitality, Restaurants & Retail](https://scottandco.com/industries/retail?hsLang=en) #### [![Scott Company\_Button\_Manufacturing & Distribution v3c](https://scottandco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Button%20Icons/Industries/Scott%20Company_Button_Manufacturing%20%26%20Distribution%20v3c.png?width=160&height=150&name=Scott%20Company_Button_Manufacturing%20%26%20Distribution%20v3c.png) Manufacturing & Distribution](https://scottandco.com/industries/manufacturing?hsLang=en) #### [![Scott Company\_Button\_Medical v3c](https://scottandco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Button%20Icons/Industries/Scott%20Company_Button_Medical%20v3c.png?width=160&height=150&name=Scott%20Company_Button_Medical%20v3c.png) Medical](https://scottandco.com/industries/medical?hsLang=en) #### [![Scott Company\_Button\_Nonprofit v3c](https://scottandco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Button%20Icons/Industries/Scott%20Company_Button_Nonprofit%20v3c.png?width=160&height=150&name=Scott%20Company_Button_Nonprofit%20v3c.png) Nonprofit](https://scottandco.com/industries/non-profit?hsLang=en) #### [![Scott Company\_Button\_Professional & Business Services v3c](https://scottandco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Button%20Icons/Industries/Scott%20Company_Button_Professional%20%26%20Business%20Services%20v3c.png?width=160&height=150&name=Scott%20Company_Button_Professional%20%26%20Business%20Services%20v3c.png) Professional & Business Services](https://scottandco.com/industries/professional-services?hsLang=en) #### [![Scott Company\_Button\_Real Estate v3c](https://scottandco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Button%20Icons/Industries/Scott%20Company_Button_Real%20Estate%20v3c.png?width=160&height=150&name=Scott%20Company_Button_Real%20Estate%20v3c.png) Real Estate](https://scottandco.com/industries/real-estate?hsLang=en) ## Insights #### [The Real Cost of Hiring (It’s Not Just Salary Anymore)](https://scottandco.com/blog/the-real-cost-of-hiring-its-not-just-salary-anymore?hsLang=en)   #### [Year-End Close Check List](https://scottandco.com/blog/financial-year-end-close-check-list?hsLang=en)   #### [Hear from Managing Member, John Price, CPA](https://scottandco.com/blog/navigating-todays-tax-landscape-practical-guidance-for-businesses-and-individuals?hsLang=en)   #### [Pricing Isn’t About What You Charge — It’s About What Your Business Can Sustain](https://scottandco.com/blog/pricing-isnt-about-what-you-charge-its-about-what-your-business-can-sustain?hsLang=en)   > “Scott and Company has been our accountant for many years. They provide us tax, assurance, and advisory services for multiple entities. Their attention to detail, dedication, and quick responses are just a few of the reasons we enjoy working with them. We know we’re in good hands with Scott and Company.” Langston Spotts Chief Executive Officer – Columbia Eye Clinic, P.A. > “Scott and Company has a qualified and competent team. Each team member strives to understand our business and the unique complexities of our industry.” Morris Cregger Owner & CEO – Cregger Company > "I've experienced outstanding service from Scott and Company for personal tax work and JW Hunt for audits. Now that JW Hunt has joined Scott and Company, they've created one of the state's premier firms. Having worked with many of their principals, I can vouch for their exceptional expertise and service." S. Hunter Howard, Jr. CPA Owner/CEO – The Springs at Simpsonville ### Sign Up for Our Newsletter Get the latest information on accounting, tax, and other topics. Loading... ![Scott Logo with Tagline - FINAL-ReversedText](https://scottandco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Scott%20Logo%20with%20Tagline%20-%20FINAL-ReversedText.png?width=300&height=92&name=Scott%20Logo%20with%20Tagline%20-%20FINAL-ReversedText.png)   ##### Quick Links Quick Links - [About](https://scottandco.com/about) - [Services](https://scottandco.com/services) - [Industries](https://scottandco.com/industries) - [Insights](https://scottandco.com/blog) - [Careers](https://scottandco.com/careers) ![SCBIZ BPTW logo 2026](https://scottandco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SCBIZ%20BPTW%20logo%202026.png?width=150&height=158&name=SCBIZ%20BPTW%20logo%202026.png) Proud to be named a South Carolina 2026 Best Places to Work—our 12th year on this prestigious list. [Learn more »](https://scottandco.com/careers?hsLang=en) ![bdo\_logo](https://scottandco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/bdo_logo.png?width=150&height=93&name=bdo_logo.png)   © 2026 Scott and Company LLC