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McRuer CPAs, Kansas City’s accounting services, business tax planning, business and tax planning.

Our Core Team

The McRuer CPAs Team is committed to being worthy of your trust, watchful for trends that may harm or help your finances, and willing to take extra steps to ensure you have all the information and resources you need to make the best financial decisions.

McRuer CPAs Shareholders
Scott McRuer, CPA
Heather Hoyle, CPA

McRuer CPAs Tax Manager
Laurel Sherwood, CPA

Team CPAs
Glenda Simpson, CPA
Matthew A. Trost, CPA
Go Morita, CPA
Craig Cebulko, CPA

Strategic Client Resources
Charles Hubbard, CPA
Eric Samuelson, CPA
Dean Sparks, CPA

Client Services Team Members
Beth Ehrett
Denise Guzman
Richard Bustamante
Courtney Brock
Jennifer Miller
Anita Vanetti

McRuer CPAs Shareholders

Scott McRuerCPA Scott McRuer is the Managing Member at McRuer CPAs and remains one of the firm's primary shareholders. Scott has nearly 30 years experience in public accounting. Scott's focus is client accounting and tax strategy planning. He also serves as a business growth and a wealth management strategist. Scott founded McRuer & Associates, LLC in 1987 after years of experience as an auditor for a "Big 8" international CPA firm. He has been a senior auditor for a Fortune 100 manufacturing company and the corporate audit manager for the nation's largest tax preparation service. Scott also currently serves as City Alderman Ward 2 in Parkville, Missouri. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting from Westminster College. Scott completed the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants National Tax Education Program offered through the University of Illinois.

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Heather HoyleCPA Heather Hoyle is the Accounting Services Team Coordinator at McRuer CPAs and is a firm shareholder. She has more than a decade of experience in public accounting. Heather is an accounting systems strategist and helps business clients develop and upgrade more efficient and effective accounting systems which are operated either on-site or via the McRuer CPAs Client Accounting Portal. She manages the highly regarded Creative Business Solutions online accounting and bookkeeping programs for the firm's business clients. Heather is a graduate of Park University with a degree in Accounting/Management.

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Strategic Client Resources

Charles HubbardCPA Charles Hubbard is a strategic client resource at McRuer CPAs. Charlie has in-depth experience working in areas of tax law governing agriculture and construction-based companies and businesses. He also has expertise in consulting family-owned businesses, high net worth individuals and entrepreneurs. Charlie handles tax structure evaluations, the set-up needs of corporations, and IRS audits and appeals. Charlie is also the co-founder of a biodiesel production facility. Charlie holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and has had his CPA designation since 2001. He is licensed to practice in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska.

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Dean SparksCPA Dean Sparks is a strategic client resource at McRuer CPAs. Dean has more than two decades of experience in public accounting, taxation and commercial real estate due diligence. He also focuses on small business start-ups. Dean has been an active partner in the operation and management of a chain of restaurants and has held an executive position with a Fortune 500 company. Dean earned his Masters of Business Administration Degree from Columbia University. He is an active member of AICPA and MSCPA. Dean continues to take an active role in a variety of community organizations.

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McRuer CPAs Tax Manager

Charles HubbardCPA Laurel Sherwood is Tax Manager at McRuer CPAs.  She has more than 15 years of experience in public accounting, tax compliance, tax preparation and tax planning services.  Laurel is especially proficient at identifying strategies to help individuals make informed decisions about their annual tax obligations and formulate effective plans to realize future savings opportunities. Laurel graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

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Team CPAs

Glenda SimpsonCPA Glenda Simpson is a Staff Accountant at McRuer CPAs. She has more than 30 years experience in accounting. She has supervised and managed accounting departments at Farmland Industries, Inc., and MetLife Small Business Group. She is an active member of the international sorority Beta Sigma Phi. Glenda received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa.

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Matthew A. TrostCPA Matthew A. Trost is a Staff Accountant at McRuer CPAs.  He has several years of public accounting experience serving clients in the Kansas City area.   Matt primarily focuses on accounting and tax preparation services for businesses and individuals.  He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.  Matt completed the Honors Program at Kansas State University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with a major in Accounting.

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Go MoritaCPA "Go" Morita Takamasa is a Staff Accountant at McRuer CPAs. Go focuses on taxation issues for local businesses and individual clients. He also performs audits and reviews for businesses. Go has experience as a Controller working with a large construction firm in the Kansas City area. Go earned a Master's Degree in Accounting from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

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Go MoritaCPA Craig Cebulko is a Staff Accountant at McRuer CPAs.  He has nearly 15 years experience with individual tax preparation, tax audits and transactional contracts.  Craig’s expertise stretches from individual tax returns to corporate, partnership and non-profit organization tax returns and planning.  Craig graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 GPA from Missouri Western State University with a degree in Accounting and Business Management.  He has also attended the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law and is a member of the Journal of Dispute Resolution.

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Client Services Team Members

Denise GuzmanDenise Guzman is a Staff Accountant at McRuer CPAs.  She has nearly two decades of experience as an accountant including serving as a Tax Preparation Specialist with the firm since 2003 and Accounts Payable Manager for several years.  In the past, Denise provided more than ten years of accounting services for a large local insurance company where she served as a financial analyst, accounts payable manager and budget analyst.  Denise has a BSBA Degree in Finance and Banking from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

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Richard BustamanteRichard Bustamante is a Staff Accountant at McRuer CPAs.  He has several years of experience in payroll and financial statement preparation.  Richard also has experience as a staff accountant for a large regional CPA firm.  He now specializes in business accounting services.

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Jennifer TaylorCourtney Brock is a Staff Accountant McRuer CPAs.  Courtney has several years experience with tax preparation and client bookkeeping.  She also performs financial statement preparation and payroll reporting.  Courtney earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri.

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Beth EhrettBeth Ehrett is the Business Manager at McRuer CPAs. Beth brings more than two decades of project management, office management and tax credit allocation experience to the team. She is the main client contact concerning project and account status. Beth recently served as Director of Operations for a Kansas City area development firm. Beth attended the University of Missouri-Columbia. She is a graduate of Leadership Lee's Summit, has been a member and committee chair with the Lee's Summit Chamber of Commerce, a board member of the Downtown Lee's Summit Main Street Association, a chapter member of the local Business Networking Group and a volunteer with Hope House and the Open Arms Foundation.

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Jennifer MillerJennifer Miller is an Administrative Assistant at McRuer CPAs.  Jennifer is often your first point of contact at our firm helping to provide information about our products and services.  Jennifer is also responsible for scheduling client information meetings and consultations with our management team.  Jennifer has several years experience as an administrative assistant. She has also worked as a Judicial Specialist for the Washington County Circuit Court in Oregon assisting clients with accounting support.

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Jennifer TaylorAnita Vanetti is Marketing Director at McRuer CPAs. Anita has more than a decade of experience in message strategy as well as marketing and public relations strategic planning and implementation. Previously, she served as a television news reporter and anchor for more than two decades wrapping up her career in Dallas, Texas at an ABC affiliate. Anita specializes in project management and strategic messaging techniques for web-related tools and printed materials as well as event planning and management. She has experience in motivational speaking, creating strategic marketing plans and consulting business owners on media and public relations. Anita has a Bachelor of Journalism Degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

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