We apologize for the brief delay in launching CFMA’s new education and certification platforms. The CCIFP Recertification deadline has been extended to April 30, 2025. We truly appreciate your patience as we put the finishing touches on changes that are designed to improve and enhance your CFMA experience!

James Hazel


James E. Hazel, Jr., CPA, CCIFP, is Shareholder at Elliott Davis, LLC, a Southeastern regional CPA firm headquartered in Greenville, SC, with locations in Charlotte and Raleigh, NC; Columbia and Charleston, SC; Augusta, GA; and Chattanooga and Nashville, TN. Jim has 41 years of experience serving clients primarily in the construction, manufacturing, and closely held business specialties, including succession planning, budgeting, and business advisory consulting.Jim is a Past President of CFMA’s Charlotte Chapter and is currently the Chair of CFMA’s PPP Loan Task Force and a member of CFMA’s Emerging Issues Task Force. He has given numerous presentations on accounting, audit, and tax advisory issues.