Accounting & Auditing, Non-Profit/Not-for-Profit Audits, Fraud
Amanda became a partner with Elliott, Robinson & Company, LLP on January 1, 2014 after ten years with the firm. She grew up in Camdenton, MO where both of her parents were educators in the public school system. She started her college career at Central Methodist University on a volleyball and academic scholarship. After one year in Fayette, MO, she transferred to Drury University where she earned a degree in Accounting. Upon graduation in December 2003, she started with Elliott, Robinson & Company as a junior accountant. Amanda is the first female partner in the history of the firm and now shares her experience by mentoring and training staff.
“I treat every client I work with as our most important client.” – Amanda
SPECIALIZED AREAS
- Review audits of for-profit businesses, non-profit organizations, and government-funded organizations.
- Corporate and partnership tax returns in the real estate, construction, and service industries.
- Business consulting and tax planning strategies.
- Conduct internal control analysis for business and non-profit organizations.
PROVEN RESULTS
- Over 20 years of experience in public accounting serving businesses, individuals, and non-profit organizations in the Springfield community.
- Assist businesses and non-profit organizations with CFO services, analyzing monthly financial statements, and CAS services.
- Assist businesses with tax planning, tax law changes, ownership transitions, and growth strategies.
- Assists clients in establishing and testing internal controls to prevent and detect fraud.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- Drury University – Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, Minors in Criminology, Business Administration, and Global Studies
- Certified Public Accountant
- Certified Fraud Examiner
- Yellow Book Audit Certified
COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS
- Willard Public School District – Board of Education: School Board Member (2025 to present)
- Friends of the Zoo – Board of Directors (2024 to present)
- Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation – Board of Directors (2020 to 2025); Treasurer (2021)
- Harmony House – Board of Directors (2014 to 2019); Chair (2017); Vice Chair (2016); Treasurer (2015)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Arvest Bank – Former Springfield Board of Directors; Former Arvest Bank Group Audit Committee Member
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
- American Institute of CPAs
- Missouri Society of CPAs
AWARDS
- 2019: Trusted Advisers | Springfield Business Journal
- 2019: Women Who Mean Business | Biz 417
- 2016: 40 Under 40 | CPA Practice Advisor
- 2016: 40 Under 40 | Springfield Business Journal
- 2016: Greater Missouri Leadership Challenge
- 2015: Women to Watch – Experienced Leader | Missouri Society of CPAs
- 2014: Most Influential Women | Springfield Business Journal
- Leadership Springfield Class 30
Accounting & Auditing, Non-Profit/Not-for-Profit Audits, Fraud
Amanda became a partner with Elliott, Robinson & Company, LLP on January 1, 2014 after ten years with the firm. She grew up in Camdenton, MO where both of her parents were educators in the public school system. She started her college career at Central Methodist University on a volleyball and academic scholarship. After one year in Fayette, MO, she transferred to Drury University where she earned a degree in Accounting. Upon graduation in December 2003, she started with Elliott, Robinson & Company as a junior accountant. Amanda is the first female partner in the history of the firm and now shares her experience by mentoring and training staff.
“I treat every client I work with as our most important client.” – Amanda
SPECIALIZED AREAS
- Review audits of for-profit businesses, non-profit organizations, and government-funded organizations.
- Corporate and partnership tax returns in the real estate, construction, and service industries.
- Business consulting and tax planning strategies.
- Conduct internal control analysis for business and non-profit organizations.
PROVEN RESULTS
- Over 20 years of experience in public accounting serving businesses, individuals, and non-profit organizations in the Springfield community.
- Assist businesses and non-profit organizations with CFO services, analyzing monthly financial statements, and CAS services.
- Assist businesses with tax planning, tax law changes, ownership transitions, and growth strategies.
- Assists clients in establishing and testing internal controls to prevent and detect fraud.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- Drury University – Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, Minors in Criminology, Business Administration, and Global Studies
- Certified Public Accountant
- Certified Fraud Examiner
- Yellow Book Audit Certified
COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS
- Willard Public School District – Board of Education: School Board Member (2025 to present)
- Friends of the Zoo – Board of Directors (2024 to present)
- Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation – Board of Directors (2020 to 2025); Treasurer (2021)
- Harmony House – Board of Directors (2014 to 2019); Chair (2017); Vice Chair (2016); Treasurer (2015)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Arvest Bank – Former Springfield Board of Directors; Former Arvest Bank Group Audit Committee Member
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
- American Institute of CPAs
- Missouri Society of CPAs
AWARDS
- 2019: Trusted Advisers | Springfield Business Journal
- 2019: Women Who Mean Business | Biz 417
- 2016: 40 Under 40 | CPA Practice Advisor
- 2016: 40 Under 40 | Springfield Business Journal
- 2016: Greater Missouri Leadership Challenge
- 2015: Women to Watch – Experienced Leader | Missouri Society of CPAs
- 2014: Most Influential Women | Springfield Business Journal
- Leadership Springfield Class 30
