Top 13 Bookkeepers in the Kansas City Area, MO (2026)
Key Takeaways
- AM CPA, in Kansas City, ranks first with an Evidence Score of 54 at 77% coverage.
- We reviewed 64 firms here; 15 of the 19 that met the listing bar reached 70% evidence coverage, and the 13 with at least 6 documented items are numbered.
- Only 1 of 19 publishes a monthly price or a starting price, while 17 say nothing about fees.
- Compared with every firm we list, this group stands out on verified credentials: 7 of 19 hold a credential a third party confirms (37% against 13%).
Sources cited in this article: DNS check, Firm's own website, IRS preparer records, State accountancy board, and our published methodology.
64 profiles reviewed, 19 met the listing bar, 15 scored (evidence coverage of 70% or more). 13 document at least 6 of the items we score and are ranked by Evidence Score; the other 2 are under the list as Also scored.
Firms on this page have offices in Kansas City (7), Lee's Summit (6), Blue Springs (2), Grain Valley (1), Independence (1), Kearney (1) and 1 other place. The page covers 163 towns and cities in the metro area, and a firm elsewhere in Missouri appears on the state page.
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This list numbers the 13 Kansas City bookkeeping firms with enough documented evidence to rank, out of 19 that met our listing bar, and scores 2 more below it without a number. Start from what you need and use the filters: catch-up work (1 firm), a published price (1) and remote service (4).
What firms here charge
We verified a monthly bookkeeping price for one of the 19 firms on this list: AM CPA publishes from $1,500 a month on its own site, captured September 26, 2026 (source). For the other firms we have no verified monthly bookkeeping price; some may publish other pricing, so ask them for a quote.
Top 13 Bookkeepers in the Kansas City Area, MO, Ranked by Evidence Score
- AM CPA (Kansas City, MO). Evidence Score 54/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services; publishes a starting price.
- Meinershagen & Co., LLC: Tax & Accounting (Grain Valley, MO). Evidence Score 48/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services. Documented fit: real estate.Who they say they serve (self-reported): real estate.
- Williams Tax & Accounting (Kansas City, MO). Evidence Score 47/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board. Documented fit: Xero users.
- Spilker McKeone & Nelson PC (Lee's Summit, MO). Evidence Score 42/100 at 81% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board; IRS preparer record found for a named person. Documented fit: technology, construction.Who they say they serve (self-reported): technology, construction, retail, non-profits.
- Marr and Company, P.C. (Kansas City, MO). Evidence Score 40/100 at 74% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board. Documented fit: real estate, nonprofits.Who they say they serve (self-reported): real estate, nonprofits, manufacturing, retail, professional services.
- Derks Financial, Tax & Accounting (Lee's Summit, MO). Evidence Score 37/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services. Documented fit: consultants.Who they say they serve (self-reported): consultants.
- Carnes CPA LLC (Kansas City, MO). Evidence Score 33/100 at 78% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board; IRS preparer record found for a named person. Documented fit: QuickBooks Online users.
- Yussuf M Hussein (Kansas City, MO). Evidence Score 33/100 at 78% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person. Documented fit: technology; catch-up and cleanup work.Who they say they serve (self-reported): technology.
- TrueSummit Accounting Services LLC (Lee's Summit, MO). Evidence Score 31/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services.
- Mike Mead EA, CTC (Blue Springs, MO). Evidence Score 30/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 0 of 5 core services; publishes a starting price.
- Tiffany Taylor CPA (Blue Springs, MO). Evidence Score 28/100 at 81% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board. Documented fit: construction, property management.Who they say they serve (self-reported): construction, property management.
- Abacus Accounting Solutions (Lee's Summit, MO). Evidence Score 28/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services.
- Jenny's Love Accounting & Bookkeeping (Kansas City, MO). Evidence Score 22/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services. Documented fit: Xero users.
Also scored
These firms reached 70% evidence coverage, but fewer than 6 of the items we score are documented for them, so they carry a score and no number.
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage (%) | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Swearngin LLC Says it serves: construction, real estate, medical | Lee's Summit, MO Local | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 75 | 25 |
| Emerson & Co Says it serves: technology | Kansas City, MO | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 80 | 15 |
Top firms in Kansas City
AM CPA leads Kansas City with an Evidence Score of 54/100 at 77% coverage. Also ranked in Kansas City: Williams Tax & Accounting (47/100, 75% coverage), Marr and Company, P.C. (40/100, 74% coverage), Carnes CPA LLC (33/100, 78% coverage), Yussuf M Hussein (33/100, 78% coverage), Jenny's Love Accounting & Bookkeeping (22/100, 83% coverage).
Top firms in Lee's Summit
Spilker McKeone & Nelson PC leads Lee's Summit with an Evidence Score of 42/100 at 81% coverage. Also ranked in Lee's Summit: Derks Financial, Tax & Accounting (37/100, 83% coverage), TrueSummit Accounting Services LLC (31/100, 83% coverage), Abacus Accounting Solutions (28/100, 77% coverage).
Top firms in Blue Springs
Mike Mead EA, CTC leads Blue Springs with an Evidence Score of 30/100 at 83% coverage. Also ranked in Blue Springs: Tiffany Taylor CPA (28/100, 81% coverage).
Comparison table
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage (%) | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM CPA | Kansas City, MO Local | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Publishes a starting price | Not verified | 77 | 54 |
| Meinershagen & Co., LLC: Tax & Accounting Says it serves: real estate | Grain Valley, MO | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 83 | 48 |
| Williams Tax & Accounting | Kansas City, MO Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online, Xero, QuickBooks Desktop | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 75 | 47 |
| Spilker McKeone & Nelson PC Says it serves: technology, construction, retail, non-profits | Lee's Summit, MO Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license, IRS preparer record | 81 | 42 |
| Marr and Company, P.C. Says it serves: real estate, nonprofits, manufacturing, retail, professional services | Kansas City, MO Local + remote | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 74 | 40 |
| Derks Financial, Tax & Accounting Says it serves: consultants | Lee's Summit, MO Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 83 | 37 |
| Carnes CPA LLC | Kansas City, MO | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license, IRS preparer record | 78 | 33 |
| Yussuf M Hussein Says it serves: technology | Kansas City, MO Local | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 78 | 33 |
| TrueSummit Accounting Services LLC | Lee's Summit, MO Local | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | Sage | Not verified | Not verified | 83 | 31 |
| Mike Mead EA, CTC | Blue Springs, MO Local | Not verified | Not verified | Other fees only, no monthly price | Not verified | 83 | 30 |
| Tiffany Taylor CPA Says it serves: construction, property management | Blue Springs, MO | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 81 | 28 |
| Abacus Accounting Solutions | Lee's Summit, MO | AP/AR, payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 77 | 28 |
| Jenny's Love Accounting & Bookkeeping | Kansas City, MO Local + remote | AP/AR, payroll coordination | Xero, Sage, Gusto, ADP | Not verified | Not verified | 83 | 22 |
Also listed (not scored yet)
These firms met the listing bar but have under 70% evidence coverage, so they are not ranked.
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Bookkeeping | Lee's Summit, MO | AP/AR, payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 26 |
| Gaffney&Company,LLC | Independence, MO | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license, IRS preparer record | 21 |
| McCann's Bookkeeping & Tax Service | Liberty, MO Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 37 |
| Scott Accounting And Tax | Kearney, MO | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 22 |
What the evidence shows
Pricing
89% of the firms on this page say nothing about what they charge. 1 of 19 shows a monthly price or a starting price, and none say they quote. Figures the firms publish themselves, as their sites word them: AM CPA ("STARTING AT $1,500/MONTH"). A written scope with the fee and its limits is the thing to ask for on a first call.
Services and process
If you're behind, start with the 1 firm that says it does catch-up or cleanup work. On this page that's Yussuf M Hussein. On process, 7 of 19 give a reporting schedule and 2 explain onboarding. Nationally 24% of listed firms name a reporting schedule, so this group is above the norm.
Software and remote work
QuickBooks is the software named most, by 5 of 19 firms, ahead of QuickBooks Online 11% and Xero 11%. If you run Xero, Williams Tax & Accounting and Jenny's Love Accounting & Bookkeeping name it. Remote work is stated by 4 of 19; the filter above the list narrows to them.
Licenses and public records
Missouri publishes records we can match, so we could check this group against them: 7 firms with an active CPA license or permit on Missouri's published register. The CPA records we matched belong to Williams Tax & Accounting, Spilker McKeone & Nelson PC, Marr and Company, P.C. and Carnes CPA LLC. Each profile shows the license or permit number and the date we checked.
The ranking
The numbered firms score between 22 and 54; the median across every scored firm is 33. 2 more firms reached 70% coverage with fewer than 6 documented items, so they sit under the list as Also scored, without a number. The top of the list: AM CPA (54 at 77% coverage), Meinershagen & Co., LLC: Tax & Accounting (48 at 83% coverage) and Williams Tax & Accounting (47 at 75% coverage). Kansas City has the most numbered firms (6), and the list spans 4 towns in all. A high-coverage firm with a modest score isn't a weak firm. Its site simply leaves more for you to ask.
Kansas City area in figures
Shares of the 19 firms listed, from accepted evidence only. A firm with no evidence for an item counts as not stating it. Median evidence coverage: 78%; median Evidence Score of the scored firms: 33.
| What the firms state | Share (%) | Firms (of 19) |
|---|---|---|
| Publish a price or starting price | 5 | 1 |
| State they price by quote | 0 | 0 |
| Say nothing about pricing | 89 | 17 |
| Hold a third-party-verified credential | 37 | 7 |
| State a reporting cadence | 37 | 7 |
| Describe onboarding | 11 | 2 |
| Offer catch-up or cleanup work | 5 | 1 |
| Work remotely (stated) | 21 | 4 |
| Mention QuickBooks | 26 | 5 |
| Mention QuickBooks Online | 11 | 2 |
| Mention Xero | 11 | 2 |
| Mention Sage | 11 | 2 |
| Mention Gusto | 5 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Kansas City bookkeepers publish their prices?
AM CPA shows a price or a starting price on its own site. Open a profile to see the exact wording and the page it came from.
Which firms in Kansas City take on catch-up bookkeeping?
Yussuf M Hussein says it does catch-up or cleanup work.
Which Kansas City bookkeepers work in Xero?
Williams Tax & Accounting and Jenny's Love Accounting & Bookkeeping name Xero on their site. More firms here name QuickBooks, so ask which one a firm prefers before you switch anything.
Which Kansas City bookkeepers say which industries they serve?
8 of 19 name them on their own sites, among them Meinershagen & Co., LLC: Tax & Accounting (real estate), Spilker McKeone & Nelson PC (technology and construction), Marr and Company, P.C. (real estate and nonprofits), Derks Financial, Tax & Accounting (consultants) and Yussuf M Hussein (technology). It's self-reported, so ask for a client reference in your trade.
Every place this page covers (163)
Adrian, Alma, Amoret, Amsterdam, Archie, Aullville, Avondale, Baldwin Park, Bates City, Belton, Birmingham, Blackburn, Blue Springs, Blue Summit, Braymer, Breckenridge, Buckner, Butler, Camden, Camden Point, Cameron, Charlotte, Claycomo, Cleveland, Concordia, Corder, Cowgill, Creighton, Crystal Lakes, Davis, Deepwater, Deer Creek, Dover, Drexel, East Boone, East Lynne, Edgerton, Elkhart, Elmira, Emma, Excelsior Estates, Excelsior Springs, Farley, Ferrelview, Fleming, Foster, Freeman, Garden City, Gladstone, Glenaire, Gomer, Grain Valley, Grand River, Grandview, Grant, Grayson, Greenwood, Gunn City, Hamilton, Hardin, Harrisonville, Henrietta, Higginsville, Holt, Homer, Homestead, Houston Lake, Howard, Hudson, Hume, Iatan, Independence, Kansas City, Kearney, Kidder, Kingston, Lake Annette, Lake Arrowhead, Lake Lafayette, Lake Lotawana, Lake Tapawingo, Lake Waukomis, Lake Winnebago, Lathrop, Lawson, Lee's Summit, Levasy, Lexington, Liberty, Lincoln, Loch Lloyd, Lone Jack, Lone Oak, Mayview, Merwin, Mingo, Mirabile, Missouri City, Mosby, Mound, Mount Pleasant, Napoleon, New Home, New Market, New York, North Kansas City, Northmoor, Oak Grove, Oaks, Oakview, Oakwood, Oakwood Park, Odessa, Orrick, Osage, Osborn, Paradise, Parkville, Passaic, Peculiar, Platte City, Platte Woods, Plattsburg, Pleasant Gap, Pleasant Hill, Pleasant Valley, Polo, Prairie, Prathersville, Randolph, Raymore, Raytown, Rayville, Rich Hill, Richmond, Ridgely, River Bend, Riverside, Riverview Estates, Rockford, Rockville, Shawnee, Sibley, Smithville, Spruce, Strasburg, Sugar Creek, Summit, Tarsney Lakes, Tracy, Trimble, Turney, Unity Village, Vibbard, Walnut, Waverly, Weatherby Lake, Wellington, West Boone, West Line, West Point, Weston, Wood Heights.
Sources and further reading
Dates are when we checked. Report an error.
- DNS checkChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Oct 2, 2026
- Firm's own websiteChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026
- IRS preparer recordsChecked Sep 27, 2026
- State accountancy boardChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Oct 13, 2026
- Missouri business entity searchState of Missouri
- How the Evidence Score worksBookkeeping Index methodology
- Commercial disclosuresBookkeeping Index