Top 7 Bookkeepers in the Springfield Area, MO (2026)
Key Takeaways
- First on the list: Tax Action Group, scoring 46 with 80% of the evidence checked.
- We reviewed 27 firms here; 10 of the 12 that met the listing bar reached 70% evidence coverage, and the 7 with at least 6 documented items are numbered.
- Only 1 of 12 publishes a monthly price or a starting price, while 11 say nothing about fees.
- Compared with every firm we list, this group stands out on verified credentials: 8 of 12 hold a credential a third party confirms (67% against 13%).
Sources cited in this article: DNS check, Firm's own website, IRS preparer records, State accountancy board, and our published methodology.
27 profiles reviewed, 12 met the listing bar, 10 scored (evidence coverage of 70% or more). 7 document at least 6 of the items we score and are ranked by Evidence Score; the other 3 are under the list as Also scored.
Firms on this page have offices in Springfield (12). The page covers 35 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 7 Springfield bookkeeping firms with enough documented evidence to rank, out of 12 that met our listing bar, and scores 3 more below it without a number. Narrow it by need first. The filters above the list cover a published price (1) and remote service (1).
What firms here charge
We verified a monthly bookkeeping price for one of the 12 firms on this list: Arndt Company CPAs publishes from $350 a month (plus a $500 onboarding fee) 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 7 Bookkeepers in the Springfield Area, MO, Ranked by Evidence Score
- Tax Action Group (Springfield, MO). Evidence Score 46/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services. Documented fit: real estate; QuickBooks Online users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): real estate.
- Arndt Company CPAs (Springfield, MO). Evidence Score 45/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board; publishes a starting price. Documented fit: QuickBooks Online users.
- KPM CPAs & Advisors (Springfield, MO). Evidence Score 43/100 at 74% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board. Documented fit: non-profits, construction.Who they say they serve (self-reported): non-profits, construction, real estate, retail, professional services.
- Sanford & Associates (Springfield, MO). Evidence Score 43/100 at 74% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board.
- Abacus! (Springfield, MO). Evidence Score 39/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board. Documented fit: transportation.Who they say they serve (self-reported): transportation.
- Duckett Ladd (Springfield, MO). Evidence Score 38/100 at 72% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board. Documented fit: dental, consultants.Who they say they serve (self-reported): dental, consultants.
- Elliott, Robinson (Springfield, MO). Evidence Score 28/100 at 74% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturhahn Breazeale & Co, PC CPA | Springfield, MO | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license, IRS preparer record | 81 | 24 |
| Bell CPA, LLC | Springfield, MO Local | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 77 | 20 |
| G&H Tax & Accounting Inc | Springfield, MO | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 77 | 14 |
Comparison table
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage (%) | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Action Group Says it serves: real estate | Springfield, MO Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online | Not verified | Not verified | 80 | 46 |
| Arndt Company CPAs | Springfield, MO | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online, Gusto, Paychex, Toast | Publishes a starting price | Active CPA firm or individual license | 83 | 45 |
| KPM CPAs & Advisors Says it serves: non-profits, construction, real estate, retail, professional services | Springfield, MO | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks, Bill.com | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 74 | 43 |
| Sanford & Associates | Springfield, MO Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 74 | 43 |
| Abacus! Says it serves: transportation | Springfield, MO | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 77 | 39 |
| Duckett Ladd Says it serves: dental, consultants | Springfield, MO | monthly bookkeeping, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 72 | 38 |
| Elliott, Robinson | Springfield, MO | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 74 | 28 |
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a2 Accounting and Tax Says it serves: churches | Springfield, MO | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 28 |
| Spectrum Accounting Says it serves: healthcare, attorneys | Springfield, MO | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 69 |
What the evidence shows
Pricing
92% of the firms on this page say nothing about what they charge. 1 of 12 shows a monthly price or a starting price, and none say they quote. Figures the firms publish themselves, as their sites word them: Arndt Company CPAs ("Starting at $350/month"). That's more open than Missouri as a whole, where 4% publish a monthly price. Get the monthly fee, the transaction volume it assumes and what counts as extra in writing.
Services and process
None of the 12 sites here mentions catch-up or cleanup work, so ask about past months directly if you're behind. Fewer write down the process: 2 of 12 describe onboarding and 4 name a reporting schedule. Nationally 24% of listed firms name a reporting schedule, so this group is above the norm.
Software and remote work
QuickBooks leads the software firms here name (25%); after it come QuickBooks Online 17% and Gusto 8%. Remote work is stated by 1 of 12; the filter above the list narrows to them.
Licenses and public records
Because Missouri publishes its records as open data, the checks for this group found 8 firms with an active CPA license or permit on Missouri's published register. The CPA records we matched belong to Arndt Company CPAs, KPM CPAs & Advisors, Sanford & Associates and Abacus!. Each profile shows the license or permit number and the date we checked.
The ranking
Numbered scores on this list run from 46 down to 28, and the median across every scored firm is 38.5. 3 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: Tax Action Group (46 at 80% coverage), Arndt Company CPAs (45 at 83% coverage) and KPM CPAs & Advisors (43 at 74% coverage). A high-coverage firm with a modest score isn't a weak firm. Its site simply leaves more for you to ask.
Springfield area in figures
Shares of the 12 firms listed, from accepted evidence only. A firm with no evidence for an item counts as not stating it. Median evidence coverage: 75.5%; median Evidence Score of the scored firms: 38.5.
| What the firms state | Share (%) | Firms (of 12) |
|---|---|---|
| Publish a price or starting price | 8 | 1 |
| State they price by quote | 0 | 0 |
| Say nothing about pricing | 92 | 11 |
| Hold a third-party-verified credential | 67 | 8 |
| State a reporting cadence | 33 | 4 |
| Describe onboarding | 17 | 2 |
| Offer catch-up or cleanup work | 0 | 0 |
| Work remotely (stated) | 8 | 1 |
| Mention QuickBooks | 25 | 3 |
| Mention QuickBooks Online | 17 | 2 |
| Mention Gusto | 8 | 1 |
| Mention Paychex | 8 | 1 |
| Mention Toast | 8 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Springfield bookkeepers publish their prices?
Arndt Company CPAs 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 Springfield bookkeepers say which industries they serve?
6 of 12 name them on their own sites, among them Tax Action Group (real estate), KPM CPAs & Advisors (non-profits and construction), Abacus! (transportation), Duckett Ladd (dental and consultants) and a2 Accounting and Tax (churches). It's self-reported, so ask for a client reference in your trade.
Every place this page covers (35)
Aldrich, Ash Grove, Battlefield, Bennett Springs, Billings, Bolivar, Buffalo, Clever, Diggins, Fair Grove, Fair Play, Flemington, Fordland, Fremont Hills, Halfway, Highlandville, Humansville, Louisburg, Marshfield, Morrisville, Niangua, Nixa, Ozark, Pleasant Hope, Republic, Rogersville, Saddlebrooke, Seymour, Sparta, Spokane, Springfield, Strafford, Urbana, Walnut Grove, Willard.
Sources and further reading
Dates are when we checked. Report an error.
- DNS checkChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Nov 4, 2026
- Firm's own websiteChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Nov 11, 2026
- IRS preparer recordsChecked Sep 27, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026
- State accountancy boardChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026
- Missouri business entity searchState of Missouri
- How the Evidence Score worksBookkeeping Index methodology
- Commercial disclosuresBookkeeping Index