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Accounting & Tax Specialist in Jefferson City, MO

Dale Bates

Dale attended Lincoln University. He joined the firm in June of 1969. Dale has over 45 years of experience in public accounting. He specializes in all aspects of Tax Returns: corporate, personal, partnerships, trusts, and fiduciary. He has a wealth of experience in all accounting aspects, including new business concepts, compiling financial statements, payroll processing, consulting, and estate planning. Dale was a past Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA) member and past president of the Central Chapter of MSCPA.

Grant Mach

I attended William Woods University. I received a BA in Accounting and a Minor in Business Administration in the Spring of 2022, and I received my MBA in Business Administration in the fall of 2023. I have been working for the firm since December 2020 and am working on getting a CPA license. I perform various services, including financial statement preparation, personal and corporate tax preparation, and general accounting advisory services.

Harold Buehler - retired.

Harold attended the University of Missouri Columbia after serving in the United States Navy. He joined the firm in July of 1960. He has over 55 years of experience in public accounting, comprising all practice areas, including setting up new businesses, preparing financial statements, personal, corporate, and partnership tax returns, tax-exempt organizations, estate planning, and personal, city, town, and bank audits. Harold was a past member of the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Currently only doing tax returns and accounting services as a non-Cpa.

Makaela Bishop

With seven years of experience in the industry, Makaela Bishop is a self-driven and knowledgeable Payroll Accountant at Bates Accounting, Inc. She believes that building trust with clients and being reliable is number one. Her commitment and extensive experience in processing payrolls and preparing and maintaining financial reports on time exceed expectations. Makaela earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Columbia College.

Bryce Maasen — Jefferson City, MO — Bates Accounting

Bryce Maasen

Bryce attended State Technical College, where he graduated with an Associate in Business Accounting. He joined the firm in September 2022. Works in the background as a data entry clerk. 

Sherry Berendzen — Jefferson City, MO — Bates Accounting

Sheri Berendzen

Sheri is the receptionist and data entry clerk for Bates Accounting. She retired in 2011 after working 30 years with the State Department of Agriculture as a Senior Administers Assistant. Went back to work as a temp person working many different jobs. Then, I started working with Bates Accounting in April 2022. She loves meeting and working with the public that she meets through Bates Accounting. 

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