#1Forvis Mazars, LLP
Serves this area from Dallas, TX (1050 mi)
401(k) & Benefit Plan Audit Firms in Columbus County, NC
The top-ranked benefit plan audit firms serving Columbus County, NC are Forvis Mazars, LLP, Bernard Robinson & Company and Melissa G. Critcher, CPA, PC. We list 5 benefit plan audit firms serving Columbus County, NC. 5 of the providers shown match an active record from U.S. Department of Labor, checked on the date shown. Rankings follow our published methodology; sponsored placements never change rank.
401(k) & Benefit Plan Audit Firms serving Columbus County, NC. 5 providers, 5 of the top 5 verified against federal or state records. Registry records checked on 2026-11-04.
Top 5 ranked benefit plan audit firms for Columbus County
| # | Provider | Verified records | Based in | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forvis Mazars, LLP | Named auditor on 2,688 Form 5500 benefit plan filings (plan year 2024) | Dallas, TX (1050 mi) | (303) 861-4545 |
| 2 | Bernard Robinson & Company | Named auditor on 92 Form 5500 benefit plan filings (plan year 2024) | Raleigh, NC (109 mi) | (919) 862-0004 |
| 3 | Melissa G. Critcher, CPA, PC | Named auditor on 42 Form 5500 benefit plan filings (plan year 2024) | Waxhaw, NC (128 mi) | (704) 907-7701 |
| 4 | Elliott Davis, LLC | Named auditor on 190 Form 5500 benefit plan filings (plan year 2024) | Greenville, SC (218 mi) | (864) 242-3370 |
| 5 | S Preston Douglas & Associates, LLP | Named auditor on 4 Form 5500 benefit plan filings (plan year 2024) | Lumberton, NC (33 mi) | (910) 739-7523 |
#2Bernard Robinson & Company
Serves this area from Raleigh, NC (109 mi)#3Melissa G. Critcher, CPA, PC
Serves this area from Waxhaw, NC (128 mi)#4Elliott Davis, LLC
Serves this area from Greenville, SC (218 mi)#5S Preston Douglas & Associates, LLP
Serves this area from Lumberton, NC (33 mi)
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Frequently asked questions
How many benefit plan audit firms serve Columbus County?
We list 5 benefit plan audit firms serving Columbus County, NC: 0 based there and 5 serving it from nearby. 5 of the top 5 match an active federal or state record, checked on 2026-11-04.
Which benefit plan audit firms serve Columbus County?
The top-ranked benefit plan audit firms serving Columbus County, NC are Forvis Mazars, LLP, Bernard Robinson & Company, Melissa G. Critcher, CPA, PC, Elliott Davis, LLC and S Preston Douglas & Associates, LLP. The full ranked list, with the official records each provider matched, is on this page.
Which benefit plan audit firms serving Columbus County are verified against official records?
5 of the top 5 match an active official record: Forvis Mazars, LLP (U.S. Department of Labor), Bernard Robinson & Company (U.S. Department of Labor), Melissa G. Critcher, CPA, PC (U.S. Department of Labor), Elliott Davis, LLC (U.S. Department of Labor) and S Preston Douglas & Associates, LLP (U.S. Department of Labor). Each badge links to the official record it matched.
How are these companies ranked?
By our published methodology: verified registrations, documented capabilities, years registered and responsiveness. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never affect rank.
What does "Verified" mean on this page?
"Verified" means we matched the provider to an active official record on the date shown; each badge links to that record. The absence of a badge only means we have not verified that item.
When does a 401(k) plan need an audit?
Generally when a plan has 100 or more participants with account balances at the start of the plan year; Form 5500 must then include an independent qualified public accountant's report. Confirm with your plan advisor.
"Verified" means we matched the provider to an active official record on the date shown. The absence of a badge only means we have not verified that item. How we rank and verify. Page updated .
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