Professional Overview

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Nick Annan leads Elliott Davis' Client Accounting Advisory Services (CAAS) practice in Columbia, SC. With 18 years of public accounting experience, including the last nine years with Elliott Davis, he partners with business owners, executives, and boards to strengthen finance functions, improve decision-making, and support sustainable growth. Nick specializes in serving real estate companies, not-for-profit organizations, and professional services firms through CFO advisory, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow planning, operational improvement, and strategic business consulting.

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Drawing on experience in audit, tax, and advisory services, Nick helps organizations translate financial information into actionable insights that drive performance and long-term value. He is passionate about helping organizations and people reach their full potential through trusted relationships, practical business insight, and leadership development. Whether guiding clients through periods of change, building high-performing teams, or mentoring future leaders, Nick believes the best results come from combining financial expertise with a genuine commitment to helping others succeed.

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Education, Credentials and Special Training

• Certified Public Accountant in South Carolina
• M.B.A, University of South Carolina
• B.S., Accounting, University of South Carolina

Professional Affiliations  

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants

Civic and Community Activities

• Transitions Homeless Shelter, Board Treasurer
• Down Syndrome Families of the Midlands, Board Treasurer
• Carolina Alumni Band Association, Board Treasurer
• Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps, Former Treasurer and Vice-Chair
• Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Columbia Class of 2020

Awards

• Columbia Business Monthly, 2020 Best and Brightest 35 and Under
• Columbia Regional Business Report, 2020 Phenom
• Columbia Regional Business Report, 2024 Inaugural Forty Under 40
• Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center, 2024 Young Professional of the Year