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Accounting Plus
“They have also been very helpful throughout the year with those random curves the tax king perpetually throws at me that requires someone that can read between the lines of jargon that baffles the working man.”
Best Accountants in Columbia, MO
24 firms listed · 10 in Columbia · 17 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Gibson & Company
“Jake answers all my questions, gives great advice, and helped me sort through errors from my previous payroll company and accountant.”
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Total Accounting Services
- April
- Questions
“Having done my taxes for several years, April has made recommendations that has saved me money, and better prepared me for any financial information that a vendor, bank or government agency may require.”
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Williams-Keepers
“The firm is courteous, has wonderful customer service, and has programs available for clients to further the understanding of their field.”
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Winfrey CPA
“You could not trust someone more with your financial information and future plans.”
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Erin Palmer CPA
- Small Business
“She has helped me with taxes for my small business.”
The 24 firms listed for Columbia, MO prepare accounts, statements and returns for businesses and individuals. What each says about its services and software comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Columbia, MO
Of the 24 firms we list here, 10 are in Columbia itself and 14 come from towns including California (3, 26 mi), Jefferson City (3, 26 mi) and Fulton (2, 11 mi). 22 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 180 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 17 are rated 4.5 or higher. The services the firms on this page list most often on their websites are business services (3), payroll (3), services for individuals (3), tax services (3) and accounting services (2). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 15 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 2 offer payment plans and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 23 of the firms on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 15 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Why are accounting firms outside Columbia listed on this page?
Inside Columbia itself the count is 10 of the 24 firms. The remainder come from other towns within 35 mi. Accounting work travels well, so the relevant question is usually state and industry rather than distance. Distances are straight-line.
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Miller Bales & Company
“If you want amazing service and super smart peope helping you with your accounting - I would highly recommend this company.”
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Howe & Associates
“The CPA's are very professional and offer advice on many matters that concern our future retirement and taxes.”
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Cheryl Edington Cpa
“Cheryl's been my cpa for about 9 months now and has always been there for me, whether it was filing a DBA or answering questions about my business taxes!”
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Optimized CFO + Controller Services
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Hopke Accounting Services
“Great service and reasonably priced!”
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T Benus Associates
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Lammers & Associates
“Jeff and his staff provide quick and accurate service both with my tax returns and my payroll service.”
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Seaver & Forck Cpa's
“Great for payroll and business taxes!”
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Shively, Books & Associates, Cpas
“Madison has handles my taxes which are not the most straight forward thus creating a challenge every year, but he pursues continuing education to know the most current regulations to best service me.”
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Gerding Korte and Chitwood Cpas
“From small business, individual taxes, payroll and irrevocable trusts, the CP As are ready and available to assist!”
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Evers & Co
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Robert Cox CPA
“They helped me so much when I had questions about business.”
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Strobelfreinercpa
“Would highly recommend”
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Medlin Bobby CPA Group
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Tracy Cooper CPA
“I would recommend setting up a business domain with google and starting their own website as well it would really make their company take off with amazing growth and resources by establishing their own online domain for their business.”
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Krieger & Krieger Accountants and Tax Consultants
“They also run our payroll and take care of our State and Federal withholdings with our employees.”
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Hibbs Tax Service
“I had multiple state residencies and incomes as well as higher education costs, which always left me feeling overwhelmed through the years.”
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Abbott & Angerer, Cpas
“I've had my taxes done at Abbott & Angerer for the last 2 years and each year has been super easy and great!”
Accounting Services in Columbia, MO Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$327
Maximum cost
$3563
National Average
$505
Avg Per Hour Rates
$283
$416
$891
Fair price range is based on 359 cost profiles
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