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 the board of directors as Treasurer for the Ronald McDonald House.
“Serving my clients is the most important thing to me. I will get them a response in a timely manner and help them any way I can.” – Carrie
SPECIALIZED AREAS
- Taxation – Trusts, Estates, Gift Tax
- Serves on the ERCPA 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
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)
- City Utilities – Citizens Advisory Council (2024-present)
- 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
- 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 the board of directors as Treasurer for the Ronald McDonald House.
“Serving my clients is the most important thing to me. I will get them a response in a timely manner and help them any way I can.” – Carrie
SPECIALIZED AREAS
- Taxation – Trusts, Estates, Gift Tax
- Serves on the ERCPA 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
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)
- City Utilities – Citizens Advisory Council (2024-present)
- 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
- 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
