Full-Service Accounting to Fit Your Needs

Barb & Company is a leading local public accounting firm based in Columbia, South Carolina. We have served

South Carolina for over three decades and employ more than 20 professionals and support staff.

We serve clients in many industries including law firms, physicians, dealerships, real estate,

construction, manufacturing and hospitality.

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Tax Services
Bookkeeping & Payroll Services
Audit & Assurance Services
Consulting Services
Financial Planning Services
Forensic Accounting Services

Tax Services

It’s critical to have an experienced team of tax professionals working for you who understand how legislative and regulatory changes will impact your immediate and long-term situation.      Tax services include:

  • State and Federal income tax preparation and planning

  • Trust & Estate income tax return preparation and planning

  • IRS & State/Local Representation

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Bookkeeping & Payroll

More business owners look to outsource certain aspects of their operations, including accounting and payroll, to increase their internal efficiencies. Barb & Company is here to help with bookkeeping and payroll services including:

  • Bookkeeping

  • Payroll

  • Sales tax

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Audit & Assurance Services

It’s vital for your company to have a reputable firm to stand behind your financial statements. Barb & Company can do exactly that. We remain trained on the latest updates to accounting standards and governmental regulations, so we can continue to help you continue to meet these challenges and your business goals.       Audit and assurance services include:

  • Preparation of financial statements

  • Compilation of financial statements

  • Review of financial statements

  • Audit of financial statements

  • Agreed-Upon Procedures

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Consulting Services

As your business continues to change and grow, we are here to help navigate your way through to ensure continued financial success.

Consulting services include:

  • Business transaction support

  • Business formation

  • Accounting software implementation and support (including QuickBooks)

  • Strategic business support

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Tax Resolution

If you’ve received a notice from the IRS because you haven’t filed a return or have unpaid taxes, the Barb & Company team can assist. Even if we didn’t prepare your original return, our seasoned professionals can help you navigate your issue to reach a resolution. Tax resolution services include:

  • IRS Representation

  • Back taxes

  • Prior year returns

  • Non-filed returns

  • Penalty abatement

  • Audits & examinations

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Financial Planning Services

Your financial situation, goals and objectives change.  We are here to help you provide you with a roadmap to achieve your desires through services that include:

  • Cash flow management

  • Education planning
  • Risk management (insurance) needs

  • Investment strategy

  • Tax coordination (with your current tax services)

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Forensic Accounting Services

Fraud and embezzlement are unfortunately scenarios that companies could face in today’s business environment.  We are here to help you find the truth.

  • Forensic accounting investigations and analysis

  • Witness and fact-finding interviews

  • Damage quantifications

  • Expert witness testimony

  • Internal control and compliance program remediation

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