#1Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A.
Based in Columbia, SC
401(k) & Benefit Plan Audit Firms in Columbia, SC
The top-ranked benefit plan audit firms serving Columbia, SC are Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A., The Hobbs Group, P.A. and Cliftonlarsonallen LLP. We list 39 benefit plan audit firms serving Columbia, SC. 30 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 Columbia, SC (Richland County). 39 providers, 10 of the top 10 verified against federal or state records. Registry records checked on 2026-11-04.
Top 10 ranked benefit plan audit firms for Columbia
#2The Hobbs Group, P.A.
Based in Columbia, SC#3Cliftonlarsonallen LLP
Serves this area from Minneapolis, MN (1001 mi)#4Elliott Davis, LLC
Serves this area from Greenville, SC (102 mi)#5Forvis Mazars, LLP
Serves this area from Dallas, TX (920 mi)#6Scott And Company, LLC
Based in Columbia, SC#7Mcgregor & Company, LLP
Serves this area from Forest Acres, SC (5 mi)#8Bdo USA, P.C.
Serves this area (office location not on file)#9Capin Crouse LLC
Based in Columbia, SC#10Sheheen Hancock & Godwin LLP
Serves this area from Camden, SC (22 mi)
20 more providers serving this area
- Bates Carter & Co LLP, Gainesville, GA (169 mi)
- Bernard Robinson & Company, Raleigh, NC (179 mi)
- Smith & Howard, PC, Atlanta, GA (202 mi)
- Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC, GA
- Brown, Edwards & Company, L.L.P., Cave Spring, VA (225 mi)
- Cherry Bekaert LLP, Louisville, KY (398 mi)
- Clark, Schaefer, Hackett & Co., Cincinnati, OH (403 mi)
- Assurance Dimensions, Tampa, FL (430 mi)
- Templeton & Company, West Palm Beach, FL (508 mi)
- Cbiz CPAS P.C., New York, NY (599 mi)
- Rsm US LLP, Chicago, IL (654 mi)
- Beers, Hamerman, Cohen & Burger, PC, New Haven, CT (665 mi)
- Baker Tilly US, LLP, Los Angeles, CA (2149 mi)
- Armanino LLP, San Ramon, CA (2299 mi)
- A. Dowl Knight Company, PC, Office location not on file
- Barb & Company, PA, Office location not on file
- Burkett Burkett & Burkett CPAS PA, Office location not on file
- Elliott Davis, LLC, Office location not on file
- Moore Beauston & Woodham LLP, Office location not on file
- Webster Rogers LLP, Office location not on file
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Frequently asked questions
How many benefit plan audit firms serve Columbia?
We list 39 benefit plan audit firms serving Columbia, SC: 4 based there and 35 serving it from nearby. 10 of the top 10 match an active federal or state record, checked on 2026-11-04.
Which benefit plan audit firms serve Columbia?
The top-ranked benefit plan audit firms serving Columbia, SC are Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A., The Hobbs Group, P.A., Cliftonlarsonallen LLP, Elliott Davis, LLC and Forvis Mazars, LLP. The full ranked list, with the official records each provider matched, is on this page.
Which benefit plan audit firms serving Columbia are verified against official records?
10 of the top 10 match an active official record: Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. (U.S. Department of Labor), The Hobbs Group, P.A. (U.S. Department of Labor), Cliftonlarsonallen LLP (U.S. Department of Labor), Elliott Davis, LLC (U.S. Department of Labor) and Forvis Mazars, LLP (U.S. Department of Labor), and 5 more on this page. 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 .