Sarah realized accounting was her niche while working for a bank. After returning to school and finishing her degree, she spent three and a half years in Public Accounting working on taxes and small business accounting. Sara has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Missouri Southern State University.

Sarah loves reading, especially mysteries and science fiction. She enjoys baking and has learned to make a variety of desserts for her friends and family. Sarah enjoys learning new crafts and is often working on a variety of things including crochet, dot painting, tri-loom weaving, sewing, Viking weaving, and crafts for toddlers.

For several years, Sarah has been volunteering in her church nursery, toddler, and three-year-old rooms. She also serves as the treasurer for the Joplin Boy Scout Troop 9.

ANDREW JORDAN

President / CPA

EXPERIENCE
Andrew spent eight years in Public Accounting, specializing in Tax and in helping Small Business clients with their Accounting needs. After spending four years as the Chief Financial Officer for a 75-person group of companies in Joplin, one of those years also serving as President, Andrew founded Jordan CPA Services to serve Joplin and surrounding communities.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Summa Cum Laude, Missouri State University, May 2005
Master of Accountancy, Summa Cum Laude, Missouri State University, May 2006

CREDENTIALS
Certified Public Accountant
QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor
QuickBooks Desktop Certified ProAdvisor

HOBBIES
Andrew enjoys reading, (starting a Tolkien club in high school), cooking and eating good food, and traveling, especially to Europe. His latest hobby is (much to his surprise) going to the gym.

VOLUNTEERING
Joplin Community Foundation Board of Directors
Vision Joplin 2022 Core Team, Marketing/Branding Team Co-Chair
Joplin Rotary Board
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Member
Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants Member

EMMA BALL

Project Manager / Accountant

EXPERIENCE
Emma learned about handling cash while working for a bank, how to handle Accounts Receivable while working for a pharmacy, and the ins and outs of Accounts Payable working for Leggett and Platt. She uses this diverse experience to help customers with a variety of Accounting needs.

HOBBIES
Outside of the office, Emma enjoys a variety of crafting activities including knitting, crocheting, and painting. She founded and still runs the local Hip Handmade Market, bringing the best local crafters together twice a year for a market. She also enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, traveling, and listening to music, especially Beyoncé.

VOLUNTEERING
Emma has been a volunteer educator with Art Feeds for several years and now enjoys getting to use Volunteer Time Off to spend time in the classroom during the day. She also volunteers on the Joplin Art Walk Committee.