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Debra L. Owens
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Linn Creek, Missouri 65052
Based in Linn Creek, Missouri, Debra L. Owens is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, making her a valuable resource for businesses navigating complex financial decisions. She also offers expertise in sales tax compliance and tax planning and consulting, enabling her clients to effectively navigate tax laws and regulations.

Missouri's diverse CPA market serves a state with two major metropolitan areas and varied economy from agriculture to financial services. The Missouri State Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 120 hours of continuing professional education every three years, including 6 hours of ethics and minimum technical requirements.

Key Tax Considerations: Missouri has graduated individual income tax up to 4.95% and a flat 4% corporate rate. CPAs commonly handle state income tax compliance, sales and use tax, and various business tax credits for economic development. Kansas City and St. Louis create multi-state planning opportunities with Kansas and Illinois. The state's central location means many businesses have multi-state nexus issues requiring sophisticated planning.

Industry Specializations: Financial services and insurance, agriculture, manufacturing (especially automotive and aerospace), healthcare systems, logistics and distribution (central U.S. location), biotechnology and life sciences, and professional services are primary focus areas. Kansas City CPAs often specialize in agricultural businesses and financial services, while St. Louis focuses on healthcare, biotechnology, and corporate headquarters.

For CPA Professionals: The Missouri Society of CPAs serves practitioners across the state. Kansas City and St. Louis dominate the market with diverse opportunities and all major national firms present. Springfield, Columbia, and Jefferson City provide secondary markets. The state offers excellent central location, affordable cost of living (especially outside major metros), and diverse practice opportunities spanning urban corporate work to rural agricultural services. The presence of two major metros creates healthy competition and opportunity for practitioners.