News & Awards
We are always proud of our employees and love to give them the recognition they deserve. It is genuinely our strong team that helps us achieve some of the best awards in our industry!
Cristian Rath Selected 2024 Men of the Year
Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to honor Cristian Rath for his esteemed recognition as a 2024 Men of the Year awardee by the Springfield Business [...]
Abacus CPAs, LLC named Top Regional Leader by Accounting Today
Abacus CPAs received its first national nod of 2024 by Accounting Today as a Top Regional Leader in the Midwest, announced March 5. [...]
Abacus CPAs, LLC ranked Accounting Today’s No. 16 Fastest-Growing Firm in the U.S.
Abacus CPAs received its first national ranking of 2024 as the No. 16 fastest-growing firm in the U.S. by Accounting Today, announced March [...]
Abacus CPAs Welcomes Dan Gross as Director of Client Experience
[Springfield, MO – November 29, 2023] – Abacus CPAs is proud to announce the addition of Dan Gross as the Director of Client Experience, [...]
Abacus CPAs celebrates 25 years of better guidance, smarter decisions
Springfield, MO – October 6, 2023 – Abacus CPAs, LLC is celebrating its 25th anniversary as a leading CPA firm in the Midwest. Abacus CPAs [...]
Abacus CPAs, LLC named a 2023 IPA Best of the Best Firm
IPA honors the top 50 firms in the nation annually Springfield, MO - Abacus CPAs is thrilled to be named a 2023 Inside [...]
Teri Wingo Named 2023 SBJ Trusted Adviser
[Springfield, MO – August 17, 2023] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to celebrate Teri Wingo, Senior Director of Transportation, for her distinguished recognition as [...]
Abacus CPAs, LLC jumps 30 spots on IPA’s Top 400 Firm List
The Annual Report lists “Who’s Who of the Public Accounting Profession” [Springfield, MO – July 28, 2023] – For the second consecutive year, Abacus CPAs, [...]
Andrea Battaglia Promoted to Chief Excellence Officer
Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Andrea Battaglia has been promoted to Chief Excellence Officer. Andrea, who joined the firm in May [...]
Paige Frealy Promoted to Consultant
Abacus CPAs, LLC is thrilled to announce the promotion of Paige Frealy to Consultant. Paige joined the firm in August 2022 as a senior [...]
Ashleigh Huegerich Promoted to Senior Analyst
Abacus CPAs, LLC proudly announces the promotion of Ashleigh Huegerich to Senior Analyst. Ashleigh joined the firm in August 2021 as an analyst in [...]
Rooshan Ghani Promoted to Senior Analyst
Abacus CPAs, LLC is excited to announce the promotion of Rooshan Ghani to the role of Senior Analyst. Rooshan joined the firm in September [...]
Abacus CPAs, LLC named one of Biz 417’s Best Places to Work for third consecutive year
Abacus CPAs, LLC is honored to announce its recognition as one of the Top 20 Best Places to Work by Biz417 for the third [...]
Abacus CPAs, LLC expands to Arkansas with Porterfield Merger
The move marks the third merger and the sixth office for Abacus CPAs Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce the acquisition of Porterfield & [...]
Abacus CPAs, LLC listed as Top 400 firm by Inside Public Accounting
The Annual Report lists “who’s who of the Public Accounting Profession” Abacus CPAs, LLC has been named one of Inside Public Accounting’s Top firms which [...]
Caleigh Yost Promoted to Senior Analyst
Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Caleigh Yost has been promoted to Senior Analyst. Caleigh, who joined the firm in November 2021 [...]
Duncan Gakuru Promoted to Analyst
Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Duncan Gakuru has been promoted to Analyst in the Transportation Department. He has served as a [...]
Hannah Husgen Promoted to Consultant
Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Hannah Husgen has been promoted to Consultant. Hannah, who joined the firm in January 2020 as [...]
Abacus CPAs, LLC received 2022 “Bridging the Gap” Innovative Project Award
Springfield, MO – August 18, 2022 – Abacus CPAs, LLC is award recipient of Boomer Consulting, Inc.’s 2022 “Bridging the Gap” Innovative Project Award [...]
Abacus CPAs, LLC awards Doris Helmick with Positive Attitude Award
Springfield, MO – July 29, 2022 – Abacus CPAs, LLC is delighted to name Doris Helmick as the recipient of the 2022 Abacus Values [...]
Abacus CPAs, LLC presents Stephanie Frazee with Integrity Values Award
Springfield, MO – July 19, 2022 – Abacus CPAs, LLC is eager to announce Stephanie Frazee as the award recipient for the 2022 Abacus [...]
Abacus CPAs, LLC honors Ashleigh Schroeder
Springfield, MO – July 15, 2022 – Abacus CPAs, LLC is pleased to name Ashleigh Schroeder as the recipient of the 2022 Abacus Values [...]
Abacus CPAs, LLC selects Hannah Husgen for People Focus Values Award
Springfield, MO – June 6, 2022 – Abacus CPAs, LLC is pleased to announce Hannah Husgen as the award recipient for the 2022 Abacus [...]
Sabrena Shipley Promoted to Consultant
Abacus CPAs, LLC is eager to announce the promotion of Sabrena Shipley to Consultant in the Traditional Tax, Audit & Accounting Department. Shipley began [...]
Xilin Ye Promoted to Senior Tax Analyst
Abacus CPAs, LLC is pleased to announce the promotion of Xilin Ye to Senior Tax Analyst in the Transportation Department. Ye began at Abacus [...]
Sandy Dake Promoted to Senior Associate
Abacus CPAs, LLC is happy to announce the promotion of Sandy Dake to Senior Associate in the Transportation Department. Dake began at Abacus in [...]
Doris Helmick Promoted to Senior Associate
Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce the promotion of Doris Helmick to Senior Associate. Helmick began at Abacus in 2011 as a Tax [...]
Abacus CPAs, LLC honored as one of Biz 417’s Best Places to Work for second-straight year
Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce its selection as one of the Top 20 Best Places to Work by Biz417 for the second year [...]
Andrea Battaglia Selected for Leadership Springfield
Battaglia will join Class 44 of the community leadership and engagement program Abacus CPAs is proud to announce that Andrea Battaglia, Chief Excellence Officer, [...]
Abacus CPAs, LLC launches Abe’s App
[Springfield, MO – March 23, 2022] – Abacus CPAs, LLC announced launching its first-ever App, Abe’s App, which will elevate client service offerings. The [...]
Abacus CPAs, LLC increases pay for all team members
The increase continues to enhance Abacus CPAs commitment to paying on the high-side of fair market value. [Springfield, MO – February 22, 2022] – [...]
Taylor Graves promoted to Coordinator at Abacus CPAs, LLC
[Springfield, MO – December 3, 2021] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Taylor Graves has been promoted to Coordinator in our [...]
Stephanie Frazee promoted to Senior Associate at Abacus CPAs, LLC
[Springfield, MO – December 3, 2021] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Stephanie Frazee has been promoted to Senior Associate. Stephanie, [...]
Brenda Do promoted to Senior Analyst at Abacus CPAs, LLC
[Springfield, MO – December 3, 2021] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Brenda Do has been promoted to Senior Analyst. Brenda, [...]
Dina Graves promoted to Senior Coordinator at Abacus CPAs, LLC
[Springfield, MO – December 3, 2021] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Dina Graves has been promoted to Senior Coordinator. Dina, [...]
Amy Murphy promoted to Consultant at Abacus CPAs, LLC
[Springfield, MO – December 3, 2021] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Amy Murphy has been promoted to Consultant. Murphy, who [...]
John Taylor promoted to Senior Consultant at Abacus CPAs, LLC
[Springfield, MO – December 3, 2021] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that John Taylor has been promoted to Senior Consultant. John, [...]
Kasey Bippert promoted to Senior Consultant at Abacus CPAs, LLC
[Springfield, MO – December 3, 2021] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Kasey Bippert has been promoted to Senior Consultant. Kasey, [...]
Shuhan Gu promoted to Advisor at Abacus CPAs, LLC
[Springfield, MO – December 3, 2021] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Shuhan Gu has been promoted to Advisor. Gu, who [...]
Abacus CPAs, LLC named one of Better Business Bureau’s 2021 Torch Award Recipients
The award celebrates companies with exceptional standards for ethical business practices and service. [Springfield, MO – October 18, 2021] – Abacus CPAs, LLC was [...]
Shannon Terry, CPA, of Abacus CPAs, LLC awarded Trusted Adviser by Springfield Business Journal
[Springfield, MO – September 7, 2021] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Shannon Terry, CPA, has been awarded the distinction of [...]
Abacus CPAs, LLC honors Kasey Bippert, CPA, with Positive Attitude Values Award
[Springfield/Branson, MO – May 5, 2020] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Kasey Bippert, CPA, has been awarded the Abacus Values [...]
Abacus CPAs, LLC named one of Biz 417’s Best Places to Work
Firm recognized as a company excelling in creating a quality workplace for employees [Springfield, MO – July 20, 2021] – Abacus CPAs, LLC was [...]
Abacus CPAs, LLC selected as a finalist for the Economic Impact Awards
Firm recognized by Springfield Business Journal for providing a substantial impact in the local community [Springfield, MO – July 20, 2021] – Abacus CPAs, [...]
Shuhan Gu promoted to Branson Office Supervisor at Abacus CPAs, LLC
[Springfield, MO – May 5, 2021] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Shuhan Gu has been promoted to Supervisor of the [...]
Hannah Husgen promoted to Senior Analyst at Abacus CPAs, LLC
[Springfield, MO – May 5, 2021] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Hannah Husgen has been promoted to Senior Analyst. Hannah, who [...]
Tucker Virnig, CPA, promoted to Consultant at Abacus CPAs, LLC
[Springfield, MO – May 5, 2021] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Tucker Virnig has been promoted to Consultant. Tucker, who joined [...]
Amanda Statesel promoted to Senior Analyst at Abacus CPAs, LLC
[Springfield, MO – May 5, 2021] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Amanda Statesel has been promoted to Senior Analyst. Amanda, who [...]
Jill Coleman, CPA, promoted to Advisor at Abacus CPAs, LLC
[Springfield, MO – May 5, 2021] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Jill Coleman, CPA, has been promoted to Advisor. Jill, [...]
Candice Alcantar promoted to Client Support Specialist at Abacus CPAs, LLC
[Springfield, MO – May 5, 2021] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Candice Alcantar has been promoted to Client Support Specialist. [...]
Caleb Kubacak promoted to Senior Analyst at Abacus CPAs, LLC
[Springfield, MO – May 5, 2021] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Caleb Kubacak has been promoted to Senior Analyst. Caleb, who [...]
Chris Abercrombie promoted to Consultant at Abacus CPAs, LLC
[Springfield, MO – May 5, 2021] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Chris Abercrombie has been promoted to Consultant. Chris, who [...]
Brooke Shepherd promoted to Coordinator at Abacus CPAs, LLC
[Springfield, MO – May 5, 2021] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Brooke Shepherd has been promoted to Coordinator. Brooke, who [...]
Abacus CPAs, LLC honors Shannon Terry, CPA, with Integrity Values Award
[Springfield, MO – May 5, 2021] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Shannon Terry, CPA, has been awarded the Abacus Values [...]
Abacus CPAs, LLC honors Annette Wright with Ownership Values Award
[Springfield, MO – May 17, 2021] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Annette Wright has been awarded the Abacus Values Award [...]
Abacus CPAs, LLC honors Leslie Kelleher with Client Service Orientation Values Award
[Springfield/Lee’s Summit, MO – May 5, 2020] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Leslie Kelleher has been awarded the Abacus Values [...]
Abacus CPAs, LLC honors Brooke Shepherd with People Focus Values Award
[Springfield, MO – May 5, 2021] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Brooke Shepherd has been awarded the Abacus Values Award [...]
Emily Buckmaster joins Abacus CPAs, LLC as the Supervisor of Excellence
The newly-created role will support professional development of firm employees [Springfield, MO – March 30, 2021] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce [...]
Abacus CPAs, LLC expands to Salem, MO with Grand Opening
[Salem, Mo – January 12, 2021] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce the Grand Opening of the Salem, Mo office, which is [...]
Sam Shafer promoted to Advisor at Abacus CPAs, LLC
[Springfield, MO – December 11, 2020] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Sam Shafer has been promoted to Advisor. Shafer, who [...]
Chris Abercrombie of Abacus CPAs, LLC honored with “Abe’s Golden Microphone” Communication Award
[Springfield, MO – December 10, 2020] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Chris Abercrombie has been honored with “Abe’s Golden Microphone” [...]
Shirley Hofschulte promoted to Senior Client Support Specialist at Abacus CPAs, LLC
[Springfield, MO – December 11, 2020] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Shirley Hofschulte has been promoted to Senior Client Support [...]
Shuhan Gu promoted to Senior Consultant at Abacus CPAs, LLC
[Springfield, MO – December 11, 2020] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Shuhan Gu has been promoted to Senior Consultant. Shuhan, [...]
Sabrena Shipley promoted to Senior Analyst at Abacus CPAs, LLC
[Springfield, MO – December 11, 2020] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Sabrena Shipley has been promoted to Senior Analyst. Shipley, [...]
Cristian Rath promoted to Senior Consultant at Abacus CPAs, LLC
[Springfield, MO – December 11, 2020] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Cristian Rath has been promoted to Senior Consultant. Rath, [...]
McKenna Sweet promoted to Senior Administrative Support Specialist at Abacus CPAs, LLC
[Springfield, MO – December 11, 2020] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that McKenna Sweet has been promoted to Senior Administrative Support [...]
Adrienne McCoy of Abacus CPAs, LLC honored as part of the 21st class of Most Influential Women by Springfield Business Journal
[Springfield, MO – October 09, 2020] – Abacus CPAs, LLC, is proud to announce that Adrienne McCoy has been honored as part of the [...]
Bill Dunton of Abacus CPAs, LLC awarded Legacy Adviser by Springfield Business Journal
[Springfield, MO – September 11, 2020] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that William “Bill” Dunton has been awarded the distinction of [...]
Cristian Rath of Abacus CPAs, LLC awarded Up & Comer Adviser by Springfield Business Journal
[Springfield, MO – September 11, 2020] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Cristian Rath has been awarded the distinction of Up [...]
Abacus CPAs, LLC named one of Accounting Today’s 2020 Best Accounting Firms to Work For
[Springfield, MO – July 15, 2020] – Abacus CPAs, LLC was recently named one of Accounting Today’s 2020 Best Accounting Firms to Work for, [...]
Chad Cannon promoted to Senior Associate at Abacus CPAs, LLC
Chad Cannon, Senior Associate at Abacus CPAs, LLC [Springfield, MO – May 28, 2020] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Chad Cannon [...]
Amy Murphy promoted to Senior Associate at Abacus CPAs, LLC
Amy Murphy, Senior Associate at Abacus CPAs, LLC [Springfield, MO – May 28, 2020] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Amy Murphy [...]
Matt Clark promoted to Director at Abacus CPAs, LLC
Matt Clark, Director of Abacus Audit Department [Springfield, MO – May 28, 2020] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Matt Clark has [...]
Abacus CPAs, LLC honors five exceptional staff with Inaugural Values Awards
[Springfield, MO – May 28, 2020] – Five outstanding individuals were honored by Abacus CPAs, LLC with Values Awards on May 28 as part of [...]
Abacus CPAs, LLC, Names John Helms III as Partner
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Abacus CPAs, LLC, Names John Helms III as Partner (Springfield, MO) On January 1st, 2020, Abacus CPAs, LLC, announced the promotion [...]
Abacus CPAs Joins National Tax Security Awareness Week: Protect Your Sensitive Data
Abacus CPAs, LLC, is partnering with the Internal Revenue Service, state tax agencies, the nation’s tax industry, and other partners to elevate awareness around basic [...]
Cristian Rath of Abacus CPAs, LLC honored with inagural “Abe’s Golden Microphone” Communication Award Distinction
[Springfield, MO – November 25, 2019] – Abacus CPAs, LLC is proud to announce that Cristian Rath has been honored with the Inaugural Abacus [...]