Our firm celebrated its 35th anniversary in September 2020. During this time, we have worked hard to gain and maintain our clients’ trust. We strive to give our clients the best possible service in all its aspects and seek to be proactive in helping our clients resolve compliance problems and find planning opportunities.
We combine the experience of a large firm with the personal attention that only a small firm can provide. Our clients come back to us year after year because they know they are in good hands. We work to develop long-term relationships. Whether your needs are simple or complex, we can help.

Charles R. Fliflet, CPA, PFS – Founding Partner

Charlie has been a practicing CPA since 1980. He has extensive experience consulting with individuals and small businesses. His experience includes working with professional and medical practices, the horse industry and high-income individuals.  Charlie received his undergraduate degree from Duke University and his MBA from Harvard Business School.

Charlie has been active in the Aiken community, having served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Aiken Preparatory School from 1992-1998. He currently serves on the Advisory Board of a community bank with branches across South Carolina. He is a member of the following:

  •  American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  •  South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (SCACPA)

Erin Noel DuRant, CPA – Partner

Erin has been a practicing CPA since 2011. She has experience consulting with individuals and small businesses. Her experience includes working with both professional and medical practices as well as individuals. Erin received her B.S. in Finance and Accounting and a Masters in Accountancy from the University of South Carolina.

She is a member of the following:

  •  American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  •  South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (SCACPA)

Nikki Ridenhour

Nikki Ridenhour is a Senior Accountant at Fliflet, Cassels and DuRant, PA. She received her B.S. in Accounting at the University of South Carolina.

Kevin Conkright

Kevin Conkright is a staff accountant at Fliflet, Cassels & DuRant, PA.  He received his B.S. in Accounting at Augusta University.

Jim Wittenborn

Jim Wittenborn is a staff accountant at Fliflet, Cassels & DuRant, PA. He received his B.S. in Accounting with a specialization in tax from the University of South Carolina, Aiken.

Claire Smoot

Claire Smoot is the Office Administrator at Fliflet, Cassels & DuRant, PA. She received her A.A. in Psychology from Lehigh Carbon Community College.

Stahili of Shadyridge

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Poppy

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Dewey

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

One or more of our canine family can usually be found patrolling the halls of our offices or sleeping soundly underneath a desk.