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Cary Elsten
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Seneca, Missouri 64865
Cary Elsten is a certified public accountant based in Seneca, Missouri, serving clients in the region for over 15 years. With expertise in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance, he assists various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Elsten's services include payroll processing and compliance, as well as retirement account tax reporting, helping small and medium-sized businesses navigate tax obligations.
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Patricia M. Pyle
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Seneca, Missouri 64865
Based in Seneca, Missouri, Patricia M. Pyle provides accounting and tax services to a diverse range of clients, including entrepreneurs and startups. With over 15 years of experience in public accounting, Pyle specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services. Her expertise also extends to retirement account tax reporting and payroll processing and compliance. She serves a variety of business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, helping clients navigate complex tax and regulatory requirements.
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George A. Chenoweth
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Seneca, Missouri 64865
George A. Chenoweth is a certified public accountant based in Seneca, Missouri, with over 20 years of experience in accounting and tax services. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning for family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs. George offers specialized services in sales tax compliance and IRS representation to help clients navigate complex tax regulations and resolve disputes.

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.