Get to Know Austin Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Austin is a University of Arkansas alum with a Bachelor's in Accounting. He brought his expertise to Porterfield CPAs in June 2022, continuing with Abacus CPAs after the merger as an intern and joining Abacus as a full time Accountant in January of 2024. Outside of the [...]
Get to Know Leta Leta started her journey with Abacus as an intern in January 2023, officially becoming an Accountant in January 2024. Originally from the St. Louis area, Leta was raised in Springfield, MO. Her educational background includes earning an Associates of Applied Science in Accounting and Business Management from OTC, followed by a Bachelor's [...]
Get to Know Kenda Thompson Kenda is a Senior Accounting Associate in the Traditional accounting department. With a Masters of Business Administration, emphasis in Accounting, and a Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting and Mathematics, both from Pittsburg State University, Kenda is well-versed in the intricacies of financial management. Starting at Abacus in Nov 2023, Kenda [...]
Get to Know Haiwei Haiwei joined Abacus CPAs as a Staff Accountant Audit in September 2023. Originally from China, she pursued her educational journey, obtaining both undergraduate and master's degrees in Accounting from Missouri State University. Prior to joining Abacus CPAs, Haiwei contributed her skills and expertise to the Missouri State Auditor's Office for 15 months. [...]
Get to Know Amy Amy Joined Abacus CPAs in November 2023 as Senior Associate. Originally from Nixa, MO, Amy holds a B.S. in Accounting from Missouri State University. She is a proud mother of four boys and five grandchildren. Beyond her professional pursuits, she finds joy in crafting, sewing, and enjoys both pedal and motorbike riding. [...]
Get to Know Whitney Whitney rejoined our team at Abacus CPAs in October 2023 as a Payroll Specialist, after a brief hiatus of about 4 months. She had previously been an integral part of the Porterfield team since 2018. Originally from Northwest Arkansas, Whitney moved to Harrison, AR, in 2017. In her personal life, she's happily [...]
Get to Know Jesta Jesta joined Abacus CPAs as a Payroll Specialist in September 2023. Originally from Bardstown, KY, Jesta graduated from Nelson County High School in 2010. Jesta has over eight years of experience as a Payroll Processor. Jesta has been married to her husband Jamie since 2017 and has two children, a girl named [...]
Get to Know Mariah Mariah is an Analyst who joined our team in January 2023. She is originally from Kansas and brings a unique blend of education and experience to her role, with studies in Agriculture Business from the University of Central Missouri and Accounting at Purdue University. Before Abacus, Mariah contributed her skills and knowledge [...]
Get to Know Matthew Matthew is a dedicated Accountant who joined the Abacus team in January 2023. Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, he holds a degree from Missouri State University. Beyond his professional commitments, Matthew's interests include being a passionate sports fan, mastering the art of grilling, and enjoying the great outdoors. Matthew's Unique Ability is... [...]
Get to Know Stacy Stacy is an Accountant who joined the Abacus team in June 2023. Originally from Jackson Hill, Wyoming, she has lived in many different states since graduating high school, including Utah, Oregon, Illinois, and Missouri. Stacy holds her BS in Accounting and Finance from MSU, graduating in 2006 and going on to earn [...]
