Tax, Accounting & Auditing
Carrie began her career at Elliott, Robinson & Company in January 2012 as a Senior Accountant and has since flourished with promotions to Supervisor in January 2014, Manager in January 2016, and Partner in January 2020. Carrie assists clients with income tax planning and the preparation of individual, corporate, trust, estate tax, and gift tax returns. Active in the community, Carrie serves on several boards of directors and committees, including the Ronald McDonald House, Rotary Club of Springfield Southeast, and City Utilities.
“For me, being a CPA is about more than numbers – it’s about building trusted relationships. Serving my clients’ needs is always my first priority.” – Carrie
SPECIALIZED AREAS
- Taxation – Trusts, Estates, Gift Tax
- Serves on the ERCPA Executive Committee, Tax Committee, and Recruiting Team
PROVEN RESULTS
- Assisted clients in periods of growth and implemented tax savings by changing their entity structure
- Presented at an affordable care act seminar hosted by the Firm
- Collaborated and presented at various community awareness seminars on taxation
- Firm published articles for a monthly newsletter to clients and colleagues
- Regularly presents tax updates to industry groups and referral partners
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- Drury University – Master in Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting | May 2008
- Drury University – Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, Minor in Business Administration and Global Studies | August 2007
- Certified Public Accountant
COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS
- Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks, Inc. – Board of Directors
- Rotary Club of Springfield Southeast (2024-present) – Co-Chair of Hands on Service Committee
- City Utilities – Citizens Advisory Council (2024-present)
- AICPA Women’s Initiatives Executive Committee
- Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce – Small Business Council
- Junior League of Springfield – Past Board Member
- CoxHealth Young Professionals Council – Member of Inaugural Council (2015-2019)
- Foundation for Springfield Public Schools – Board Member (2014-2018), Past Treasurer
- Ozarks Counseling Center – Chair, Young Ambassadors (2012-2018)
- Drury University Alumni Council – Board Member (2011-2016), Past President
- Rotaract – Member (2009 – 2013)
- The Network – Member (2010 – 2012)
- Big Brothers Big Sisters – Past Board Member
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Greene County Estate Planning Council – Past Board Member
- Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance (2008-2016) – Past President
- Missouri Society of CPAs
- American Institute of CPAs
AWARDS
- 2025: Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State CPAs
- 2023: Most Influential Women | Springfield Business Journal
- 2016: Women to Watch – Emerging Leader | Missouri Society of CPAs
- 2015: 40 Under 40 | Springfield Business Journal
- 2010: 20 under 30 | 417 Magazine
- Leadership Springfield Class 31
Tax, Accounting & Auditing
Carrie began her career at Elliott, Robinson & Company in January 2012 as a Senior Accountant and has since flourished with promotions to Supervisor in January 2014, Manager in January 2016, and Partner in January 2020. Carrie assists clients with income tax planning and the preparation of individual, corporate, trust, estate tax, and gift tax returns. Active in the community, Carrie serves on several boards of directors and committees, including the Ronald McDonald House, Rotary Club of Springfield Southeast, and City Utilities.
“For me, being a CPA is about more than numbers – it’s about building trusted relationships. Serving my clients’ needs is always my first priority.” – Carrie
SPECIALIZED AREAS
- Taxation – Trusts, Estates, Gift Tax
- Serves on the ERCPA Executive Committee, Tax Committee, and Recruiting Team
PROVEN RESULTS
- Assisted clients in periods of growth and implemented tax savings by changing their entity structure
- Presented at an affordable care act seminar hosted by the Firm
- Collaborated and presented at various community awareness seminars on taxation
- Firm published articles for a monthly newsletter to clients and colleagues
- Regularly presents tax updates to industry groups and referral partners
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- Drury University – Master in Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting | May 2008
- Drury University – Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, Minor in Business Administration and Global Studies | August 2007
- Certified Public Accountant
COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS
- Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks, Inc. – Board of Directors
- Rotary Club of Springfield Southeast (2024-present) – Co-Chair of Hands on Service Committee
- City Utilities – Citizens Advisory Council (2024-present)
- AICPA Women’s Initiatives Executive Committee
- Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce – Small Business Council
- Junior League of Springfield – Past Board Member
- CoxHealth Young Professionals Council – Member of Inaugural Council (2015-2019)
- Foundation for Springfield Public Schools – Board Member (2014-2018), Past Treasurer
- Ozarks Counseling Center – Chair, Young Ambassadors (2012-2018)
- Drury University Alumni Council – Board Member (2011-2016), Past President
- Rotaract – Member (2009 – 2013)
- The Network – Member (2010 – 2012)
- Big Brothers Big Sisters – Past Board Member
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Greene County Estate Planning Council – Past Board Member
- Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance (2008-2016) – Past President
- Missouri Society of CPAs
- American Institute of CPAs
AWARDS
- 2025: Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State CPAs
- 2023: Most Influential Women | Springfield Business Journal
- 2016: Women to Watch – Emerging Leader | Missouri Society of CPAs
- 2015: 40 Under 40 | Springfield Business Journal
- 2010: 20 under 30 | 417 Magazine
- Leadership Springfield Class 31
