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Elliott Davis

Provides tax, assurance, and consulting services

Overview

Elliott Davis LLC offers a full range of business services, mainly in tax, assurance (auditing and related services), and consulting for businesses, organizations, and individuals. It works by putting together a team of tax experts, auditors, and consultants who tailor solutions to each client’s needs, drawing on a network of more than 700 professionals and alliance resources around the world. This global reach and multidisciplinary team help them handle complex tax planning, audits, and business advisory work beyond what a single local firm could offer. Compared with many competitors, Elliott Davis combines long experience (founded in 1920) with a large, globally connected workforce and a breadth of services, making it capable of addressing a wide range of client needs. Its goal is to help clients succeed by providing practical, comprehensive tax, assurance, and consulting support.

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About Elliott Davis

Simplify's Rating
Why Elliott Davis is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

ConsultingFinancial Services

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Galax, Virginia

Founded

1989

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What believers are saying

  • June 2025 Flexpoint Ford funding accelerates hiring, M&A, and market expansion.
  • October 1, 2026 Equify deal adds 36 professionals and immediate digital consulting revenue.
  • June 25, 2026 appointment of Lucas McCain strengthens AI-led delivery modernization.

What critics are saying

  • PE ownership intensifies pressure for growth, integration, and margin expansion through 2027.
  • Equify integration risks culture clashes and client attrition across Elliott Davis Advisory.
  • PCAOB or SEC scrutiny of alternative practice structures threatens the attest franchise.

What makes Elliott Davis unique

  • June 2025 Flexpoint Ford capital supports acquisitions and expansion without partner cash strain.
  • October 2026 Equify adds NetSuite, ERP, and advanced analytics depth in Philadelphia.
  • Alternative practice structure separates attest from advisory, preserving CPA credibility while scaling consulting.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

10%
Accounting Today
Oct 2nd, 2026
Elliott Davis grows consulting practice.

Elliott Davis grows consulting practice. Published October 02, 2026, 12:01 p.m. EDT Updated October 02, 2026, 2:23 p.m. EDT * Key Insight: Learn how this deal expands the Top 50 Firm's consulting practice. * Expert Quote: "...a technology partner has to be more than just a transactional consulting service..." - Taylor Kopnitsky and Ben Washburne, Equify Elliott Davis acquired Equify Advisors in Philadelphia, a NetSuite partner specializing in business systems consulting and advanced analytics, effective as of Oct. 1. Intuit's new program connects industry experts with accounting students to bridge the talent gap and prepare them for CAS careers. Paige Hagy is a reporter at Accounting Today based in Brooklyn, New York. She was previously a breaking news reporter at Fortune Magazine. Prior, she... Read full bio

CPA Practice Advisor
Oct 1st, 2026
Elliott Davis Adds Equify Advisors in Philadelphia

Top 50 accounting firm Elliott Davis has acquired Philadelphia-based Equify Advisors, a leading NetSuite Alliance Partner specializing in business systems consulting and advanced analytics, effective Oct. 1.

INSIDE Public Accounting
Jun 25th, 2026
Elliott Davis appoints Chief Digital and Innovation Officer.

Elliott Davis appoints Chief Digital and Innovation Officer. Updated June 25, 2026, 5:20 pm Greenville, S.C.-based IPA 100 firm Elliott Davis Advisory (FY24 net revenue of $193.2 million) announced the appointment of Lucas McCain as Chief Digital and Innovation Officer. In this role, McCain will lead the firm's innovation and technology strategy, with a focus on responsible AI, enterprise delivery capabilities and aligning innovation initiatives to measurable business outcomes. "We see significant opportunity in the transformation of professional services," said John Otten, CEO of Elliott Davis Advisory. "We are evolving our firm to integrate industry insight, advisory capability and technology to better serve our clients and position the firm for long-term growth." "Our vision is to elevate every experience by caring more, including how we innovate," said McCain. "I look forward to partnering across the firm to build capabilities that enhance how we serve clients, empower our people and support continued growth." McCain brings experience at the intersection of accounting and technology. Most recently, he led digital solutions and AI strategy within a top 10 U.S. accounting firm, helping modernize operations and drive business outcomes. "At our core, we are driven by our mission to provide exceptional service and a commitment to continuous improvement," said Otten. "We are confident in our ability to evolve with the market and help shape the future of our profession."

StreetInsider
Jun 11th, 2025
Elliott Davis Gains Flexpoint Ford Investment

Elliott Davis, a top 50 U.S. accounting firm, announced a strategic growth investment from Flexpoint Ford, a private equity firm. This partnership aims to accelerate growth, expand services, and enhance talent acquisition. John Otten will become CEO on July 1, 2025, succeeding Rick Davis. Elliott Davis will operate under a new structure, with attest services by Elliott Davis, LLC, and advisory services by Elliott Davis Advisory, LLC. Flexpoint Ford manages $8.2 billion in assets.

Greenville Journal
May 6th, 2023
Rotating art exhibit set to open in Camperdown

Premier Arts Collective has partnered with Elliott Davis and Camperdown Greenville to curate a rotating art exhibit in the Falls Tower lobby and outdoor space, Camperdown Plaza Art Walk.

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