Abacus! is excited to announce Sandy Dake and Mason Gilsinger as recipients of the 2026 Abacus Values Award for Client Service Orientation. Sandy is a Coordinator in Transportation Billing, and Mason is a Senior Accountant in Accounting Services. The Abacus Values Award for Client Service Orientation recognizes employees who consistently demonstrate effective communication, innovation, a sense [...]
Abacus! is excited to announce Riley Gatten and Gwynn Smail as recipients of the 2026 Abacus Values Award for Ownership. Riley is a Consultant in Traditional Tax, and Gwynn is a Senior Accountant in Traditional Tax. The Abacus Values Award for Ownership recognizes employees who consistently demonstrate pride in their work, a desire to succeed and [...]
Abacus! is excited to announce Paige Frealy and Tori Busby as recipients of the 2026 Abacus Values Award for People Focus. Paige is a Coordinator in Accounting Services, and Tori is a Marketing and Communications Associate. The Abacus Values Award for People Focus recognizes employees who consistently demonstrate respect, effective communication, compassion and cooperation. Paige and [...]
Abacus! is excited to announce Eddie Musani and Levi Stillwell as recipients of the 2026 Abacus Values Award for Integrity. Eddie is a Senior Consultant in Accounting Services, and Levi is a Consultant. The Abacus Values Award for Integrity recognizes employees who consistently demonstrate responsibility, trustworthiness and honesty. Eddie and Levi reflect those qualities through steady [...]
Abacus! is excited to announce MJ Lutz and Jenean Richardson as recipients of the 2026 Abacus Values Award for Positive Attitude. MJ is a Client Accounting Specialist in Accounting Services, and Jenean is an Administrative Assistant Specialist in Transportation. The Abacus Values Award for Positive Attitude recognizes employees who consistently demonstrate a coachable mindset, cooperation and [...]
Springfield, MO – May 11, 2026 – Abacus! is proud to announce the promotion of 26 team members across the firm, recognizing individuals who continue to grow in their careers while making meaningful contributions to clients, colleagues, and the firm’s long-term success. The promotions were shared during Abacus!’s May AM³ retreat, a semiannual gathering focused on [...]
Abacus! has been recognized by Accounting Today as a Top Regional Leader in the Midwest for the fourth consecutive year. The annual list highlights firms demonstrating strong performance, strategic growth, and industry leadership. Accounting Today compiles its rankings each year using firm performance data, insights from firm leaders on emerging industry challenges, and strategies driving success [...]
Springfield, MO – January 9, 2026 – Abacus! is proud to announce that Levi Kamer, Tax Manager, has been named one of Louisville Business First’s 20 People You Need to Know in Accounting, an honor recognizing professionals making a meaningful impact in the accounting industry and their communities. Kamer joined Abacus! in October 2019 and serves as a Tax Manager, [...]
Springfield, MO – December 16, 2025 – Abacus! is eager to share 17 employee promotions, announced at the firm’s semiannual retreat in December. These promotions reflect the hard work and commitment of staff to the firm’s success and growth. The promotions include staff from every department. The following staff members have been promoted to new roles: Benoni Mesfin, Senior Intern Maitri Patel, Senior [...]
Springfield, MO – December 16, 2025 – Abacus! is proud to announce Sloane Patterson as the recipient of the Abe’s Golden Microphone Communication Award, the firm’s highest recognition for effective communication. This award honors an individual whose communication quietly shapes the way teams work. Not because they speak the most, but because when they do speak, it matters. The award recognizes someone [...]
