S. Preston Douglas & Associates

S. Preston Douglas & Associates is a trusted, USA Today–recommended accounting firm offering tax, audit, and consulting services for businesses and individuals.

Looking for a public accounting firm that delivers services to businesses and individuals with professionalism, responsiveness and quality — all while having fun along the way? Look no further than S. Preston Douglas & Associates. Founded in 1941, the firm has maintained the high standards and exceptional service that have driven its success for more than 80 years while fostering a culture of balance and enjoyment that makes it both a strong business partner and a highly desirable place to work.

That sentiment is reinforced on a national level by a recent USA Today roundup naming the firm as one of 2026’s “Most Recommended Accounting Firms.” And they are here for you throughout the year, not just when April 15 rolls around.

“At S. Preston Douglas & Associates, we want to be the most trusted advisor for our clients from audits to tax to consulting,” says Ocean Isle Beach’s Partner-in-Charge Lee Grissom. “It’s a fun yet important role. We get to work with CFOs, finance directors, business owners and municipalities.”

The firm’s Ocean Isle Beach location is one of S. Preston Douglas & Associates’ four outposts in the area in addition to offices in Lumberton, Whiteville and Elizabethtown.

As far as services go, the firm offers comprehensive financial services tailored to both individuals and businesses.

Individual clients benefit from expert tax preparation, personalized financial planning and thoughtful estate planning guidance. Business clients utilize financial statement audits, bookkeeping and strategic tax services designed to support growth and long-term success.

“This job requires constant learning,” says Grissom, a seasoned CPA who has worked in the profession for more than 20 years. “Things are always evolving, which keeps you on your toes and your mind sharp — adaptability is essential.”

The Ocean Isle Beach office operates with a small but mighty team, including Grissom and staff accountants Jay Craig, CPA, Olivia Williams and Aleah Godwin.

“Our team is outstanding,” Grissom says. “We’re all very involved in the community and our team has a work-hard, play-hard mindset.”

Think high-performing professionals you can trust during the work day and easy companions to grab a beer with after hours.

Speaking of after hours, when Grissom is not hard at work delivering results to clients, you can find him spending time at the beach with his wife, Katie, and their two daughters, Claire and Emma.

Let S. Preston Douglas & Associates do the math and schedule your consultation at spdouglas.com, stop by and say hello in-person at 6649 Beach Drive, Suite 1 in Ocean Isle Beach, or give the firm a call at (910) 754-4241.

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S. PRESTON DOUGLAS & ASSOCIATES
6649 Beach Drive, Suite 1Ocean Isle Beach
(910) 754-4241
spdouglas.com