Tom McNeish, CPA

Professional Overview

As chair of the firm’s Government practice, Tom focuses on providing audit and consulting services to public sector clients including counties, municipalities, special purpose districts and public colleges and universities. He has more than 25 years of experience with financial reporting under government accounting standards and compliance requirements related to Yellow Book and Uniform Guidance (OMB Circular A-133). Tom’s clients include large and small local governments, including agencies with annual budgets in excess of $1 billion. Prior to joining Elliott Davis in 1998, Tom provided audit and consulting services as a member of a Big Four accounting firm. He began his career as a commercial loan officer with a national bank. He is a frequent speaker at government industry conferences.

Education, Credentials and Special Training

Certified Public Accountant
Masters of Accountancy, University of South Carolina
B.S., Finance, University of South Carolina

Professional Affiliations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants
South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants
Government Financial Officers Association

Civic and Community Activities

Board Member and Treasurer, Goodwill Industries
Board Member and Former President, Central (SC) Habitat for Humanity 
Board Member and Treasurer, Congaree Land Trust 
Graduate of the Diversity Leadership Initiative at Furman University
Former Board Member, Court Appointed Special Advocates
Alumnus, Leadership Columbia, Columbia Chamber of Commerce 
Alumnus, Leadership Raleigh, Raleigh Chamber of Commerce