Partner Profiles   Ronald L. Moore, CPA, Partner Partner in Charge of Columbia Office & Assurance Services 150 North Ninth Street West Columbia, S.C. 29169 (803)791-7472 A native of the Midlands, Ron was born at Fort Jackson and raised in the Greater Columbia area. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of South Carolina in 1979. He then spent three and one-half years with Fortune 500 Companies in both financial and cost accounting functions. He entered public accounting in 1983 and has been practicing since. In 1992, he co-founded Moore Kirkland & Beauston L.L.P. and serves as the Partner-in-Charge of Accounting and Auditing services for the firm’s four offices located throughout South Carolina. AREAS OF SPECIALTIES Oversees all aspects of the accounting and auditing services area, including reviews, compilations, agreed-upon-procedures and all attestation engagements Oversees the accounting consulting practice for the firm including out-sourced CFO functions when necessary on an interim and ongoing basis Manages client relationships and related tax planning with professional athletes and other high net worth and high income individuals Assists clients with the purchase and sale of businesses including the negotiations, obtaining financing, and tax compliance and planning aspects MEMBERSHIPS · American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, SEC Practice Section · South Carolina Association of CPAs, Public Relations Committee, past chairman · Lexington Medical Center Board of Trustees · Cayce West Columbia Lion's Club · Brookland Cayce High School Education Foundation, Treasurer · Platt Springs United Methodist Church, Past Treasurer ACHIEVEMENTS / SKILLS In addition to overseeing the firms accounting and auditing practice, Ron heads up “corporate coaching” for the firm’s business clients. The goals established range from software implementations to establishing written policies and procedures for a variety of industries. Ron has also been a presenter at AICPA and the South Carolina Association of CPAs continuing education seminars. EMail: info@fullservicecpa.com       John B. Beauston, CPA, Partner Managing Partner and Partner in Charge of Charleston Offices 1616 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC 29407 (843) 766-5010 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Over fifteen years of experience including eleven years with a Big Six accounting firm, serving major clients in the financial services, retail, real estate, and public utility industries.Instructor for various professional and certified public accounting organizations on topics including tax accounting for real estate, the taxation of partnerships, and the taxation of closely held corporations. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Accounting - University of South Carolina Bachelor of Arts, Political Science - University of South Carolina PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC INVOLVEMENT · American Institute of CPAs (Member of the Institute's Tax Section) · South Carolina Association of CPAs (Former Board Member of the Association's Taxation) · Chamber of Commerce (Member of Area Council Advisory Committee) EMail: John.Beauston@fullservicecpa.com Willis J. Woodham, Jr., CPA, Partner Partner in Hartsville Office 110 Pinewood Avenue Hartsville, S.C. 29551 (843) 332-1335 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Will is the partner in charge of the Hartsville office. He has 20 years of experience in public accounting. He was employed with a Big Four accounting firm where he provided services in auditing, tax, and management consulting to clients in various industries. From 1989 through 1994, he partnered with Harry L. Parker, CPA in the public accounting firm of Parker and Woodham, CPA's, PA, which merged with Moore Kirkland & Beauston L.L.P. in 1995. EDUCATION Will is a Cum Laude graduate of Wofford College where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Accounting MEMBERSHIPS · American Institute of Certified Public Accountants · South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants · Hartsville Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors · Hartsville Civitan Club, Past President, Past Treasurer · Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Finance Committee Chairman PERSONAL Will and his wife, Katherine, live in Bishopville with their sons, Josey and Conner.