About Us
Who We are
We provide the solutions
to grow business.
Established in 1965 MR CPA has been providing exceptional service to clients across the United States from our headquarters situated in South Carolina.
Our firm is proud to be a member of esteemed professional bodies such as the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the South Carolina Society of Certified Public Accountants. Additionally, we are a registered firm with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), and our commitment to excellence is reflected in our success with client reviews and positive feedback.
Who do we serve
We offer great number services
Our clientele typically consists of small to mid-sized closely held companies and family business owners. Their operations span both national and international territories, with activities in nearly every state across the United States. Many of these clients approach us when they feel they have outgrown their current CPA firm or when they perceive a lack of attention and responsiveness from their accounting partners.
At MR CPA, we collaborate with business owners who seek to avoid surprises at year-end and desire proactive tax planning throughout the year. They often express frustration with unresponsive accounting partners, limited attention from their current CPA firm, and a lack of personal connection with their CPA partner. They value proactive ideas to alleviate their tax burden and want to ensure they are receiving optimal accounting value for their investment. Ultimately, they aspire to receive superior care and attention compared to their past experiences.
How are we different
Through our tailored approach to accounting
Our primary aim is to empower each client to utilize all available resources effectively in pursuit of their unique goals and objectives, ensuring they achieve their desired outcomes. Through our tailored approach to accounting, we offer the agility and personalized attention of a local CPA firm while leveraging the expertise and extensive network reach of a national firm.
Here's what sets MR CPA apart
Among nationwide CPA firms, we are one of only 133 that audit over 100 employee benefit plans annually.
Our estate and trust tax department is the largest dedicated department among local CPA firms.
As a lifestyle firm, we prioritize our employees and focus our services on privately held companies, family businesses, and private foundations.
We are committed to giving back to our community, dedicating 1% of our firm's gross revenues to support local charities each year.
Why is this important to you?
Our competitors span from local small office practices to mid-tier and national firms, but we offer the best of both worlds. MR CPA delivers big firm expertise with the personalized service and competitive fees of a local office. Many of our partners bring significant prior experience from large international accounting firms. This allows us to combine the effectiveness of a large firm with the agility and quick decision-making of a local one. To better serve clients with national and international operations, we've affiliated with MGI, one of the world's largest associations of independent auditing, accounting, and consulting firms. Through this partnership, we can offer the benefits of a multinational accounting firm while maintaining the client-focused approach of a local firm.
As a 401(k) auditor, our primary responsibility is to protect our clients' fiduciary duty to Plan participants and minimize the risk of audit failure. MR CPA is among the selected 133 CPA firms in the US that audit over 100 plans annually. According to the latest DOL survey, CPA firms auditing less than 100 plans annually have an audit failure rate of approximately 30%. By selecting a CPA firm auditing fewer plans, there's a greater than 30% chance of audit failure, potentially resulting in significant penalties.
With a dedicated estates & trusts tax department, MR CPA boasts a specialized team capable of identifying opportunities to reduce tax liabilities. With over 40 years of combined experience in estates and trusts tax compliance, we excel at resolving complex tax issues in individual, estate, trust, and gift tax areas. We continuously monitor and update estate plans to adapt to changing tax laws, ensuring our clients' plans remain optimized.
Our high employee retention rate ensures continuity and efficiency in our service delivery. We compete for and retain talented employees by offering the benefits of public accounting without the excessive overtime common in firms serving SEC reporting companies. This results in engagement teams with significantly lower turnover rates, providing clients with continuity and avoiding the hassle of retraining new staff every year. Our commitment to employee satisfaction translates into exceptional client service.