Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Accounting Partner in Greenville, SC
At Jennings Cook, we have dedicated over five decades to serving businesses and individuals across Greenville and the Upstate of South Carolina. Our commitment to personalized service and client success has been the foundation of our practice since 1965. We specialize in providing comprehensive accounting, tax, and advisory solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Our team of experienced professionals brings deep expertise in areas such as business formation, financial reporting, and tax compliance. We pride ourselves on fostering long-term partnerships with clients, helping them navigate complex financial challenges and achieve their goals. Our services span from audits and reviews to strategic tax planning, ensuring businesses maintain compliance while optimizing financial outcomes.With a focus on responsiveness and quality, we work closely with entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and high-net-worth individuals to deliver actionable insights. Our professionals have backgrounds in major accounting firms and local industries, combining national expertise with regional market knowledge. We emphasize transparency, ethical standards, and continuous support to build trust and reliability. Whether managing day-to-day bookkeeping or guiding major financial decisions, we remain steadfast in our mission to empower clients through financial expertise.
Services
Tax Planning & Compliance
Audits & Reviews
Bookkeeping Services
Estate & Trust Accounting
Business Advisory
Payroll Tax Reporting
Financial Statement Preparation
Nonprofit Accounting
QuickBooks Consulting
State Tax Compliance
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of localized accounting expertise in Upstate South Carolina.
- Our team includes CPAs with Big 4 firm experience and specialized industry knowledge.
- We provide comprehensive services from tax compliance to business advisory solutions.
- Our client-first approach ensures personalized attention and proactive financial guidance.
- We combine national standards with regional market understanding for practical outcomes.
Associations and certifications
- Peer Review Report
Services
Tax Planning & Compliance
Our tax planning and compliance services help individuals and businesses minimize liabilities while maintaining full regulatory adherence. We handle federal and state returns, estate taxes, and audit assistance. Our experts stay current with evolving tax codes to ensure strategic savings and risk mitigation for clients across diverse industries.
Audits & Reviews
We provide audits, reviews, and compilations to meet varying assurance needs. Audits deliver third-party confidence through rigorous financial examination, while reviews offer analytical insights. Compilations organize management-provided data into GAAP-compliant statements, supporting credit applications and licensing requirements with tailored reporting solutions.
Bookkeeping Services
Our bookkeeping services maintain accurate financial records for small businesses lacking in-house expertise. We manage monthly reporting, payroll tax filings, and asset depreciation tracking. QuickBooks consulting ensures efficient system implementation, enabling clients to focus on operations while we handle financial organization and compliance.
Estate & Trust Accounting
We assist with estate and trust formation, tax planning, and fiduciary accounting. Our services include personal representative support, trust administration, and intergenerational wealth transfer strategies. Collaborating with legal professionals, we ensure compliance with complex regulations while protecting clients' financial legacies.
Business Advisory
From startup formation to exit strategies, our advisory services address business lifecycle challenges. We guide entity selection, financial controls development, and growth planning. With industry-specific expertise, we help entrepreneurs and nonprofits navigate regulatory requirements and optimize operational performance through data-driven recommendations.
People
Russell E. Padgett
Managing Partner
With over 30 years of experience, Russell leads tax consulting services for businesses and nonprofits. Former Big 4 auditor and state tax specialist, he holds a Master of Accountancy degree and focuses on compliance solutions.
Jennifer E. Neff
Partner
Specializing in nonprofit accounting and closely held business needs, Jennifer brings 20+ years of Big 4 audit experience. She earned her degree from Virginia Tech and serves Upstate clients with tailored tax strategies.
Douglas P. Schmieding
Former Managing Partner
A 30-year veteran of the firm, Doug provides expertise in business formation and ownership transitions. Semi-retired but active during tax season, he previously served as managing partner from 2005-2022.
Deborah K. Zabrocki
CPA
Deb specializes in assurance services for nonprofits and governmental entities. With 30+ years of experience and a summa cum laude degree, she contributes expertise in employee benefit plan audits and compliance.
Sheila S. Morgan
CPA
Sheila offers 30 years of tax and accounting experience for nonprofits and small businesses. A UNC Asheville graduate, she focuses on practical financial solutions for Upstate organizations and individuals.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide bookkeeping, tax compliance, financial reporting, and business advisory services tailored to small businesses' needs.
Do you specialize in nonprofit organization accounting?
Yes, we offer specialized services including Form 990 preparation, grant compliance, and nonprofit financial reporting.
How do you handle tax planning for high-net-worth individuals?
Our CPAs develop customized strategies to minimize tax liabilities through estate planning, investment structuring, and retirement planning.
Can you assist with QuickBooks setup and training?
Yes, our QuickBooks Pro Advisors help implement accounting systems and provide training for efficient financial management.
What experience do you have with business formation?
We guide clients through entity selection, state filings, and tax implications for new business formations across various industries.
Do you offer audit services for governmental entities?
Yes, we perform single audits under Uniform Guidance for government and nonprofit organizations with federal funding.
Reviews (1)
Paul
Aug 16, 2019
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Russell and his team are very helpful and fast. Had an issue with my tax return and they resolved within a few days. Highly recommend
