The firm & its founder

A boutique practice, built on a simple belief.

That community associations deserve an audit experience that's efficient, insightful, and respectful of the people doing the work.

R. Scott Grissom, CPA, MBA — Founder and Principal of Coastal Clarity Assurance
R. Scott Grissom
CPA, MBA · Founder & Principal
Meet the principal

R. Scott Grissom, CPA, MBA

Scott brings 20 years of experience leading assurance engagements at CPA firms across four states. Over that time he saw the same frustrations surface again and again: audits that ran late, reports thick with jargon, and engagements handed off to junior staff who never quite understood the organization in front of them.

He founded Coastal Clarity Assurance to do it differently — a focused, technology-forward practice where a CPA stays close to every engagement and treats the board's time as the scarce resource it is.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Master of Business Administration (MBA) AICPA GAQC Member FICPA Member
Community organizations in Florida deserve a better audit experience — one that is efficient, insightful, and respectful of the people doing the work.
R. Scott Grissom
R. Scott Grissom, CPA, MBA
Founder & Principal
What sets us apart

The Coastal Clarity difference.

Five commitments that shape every engagement we take on.

Senior-led model

Direct CPA oversight on every engagement — not delegated to a rotation of first-year staff.

Niche focus

We work exclusively with HOAs and condominium associations, so we already understand your world.

Technology-driven

Modern audit tools enable faster pattern detection, more efficient testing, and deeper insight.

Communication-centered

We translate audit work into clear, actionable insights your board can act on with confidence.

Boutique responsiveness

The personal attention of a small practice, with replies typically within one business day.

Florida-wide reach

Based in the Fort Lauderdale area, serving associations across the entire state.

Standards & membership

Held to a higher standard.

As a member of the Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA) and the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center, the firm is committed to the highest standards of audit quality, ongoing education, and rigorous peer accountability.

20+
Years of assurance experience
2
Professional memberships — AICPA & FICPA
100%
CPA-led engagements
1-day
Typical response time
Work directly with Scott

Let's talk about your association.

Every engagement starts with a conversation. Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation — you'll be talking to the CPA who will lead your work, not a sales team.

Free 15-minute consultation · Serving all of Florida