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About Us
What is the MSCPA?
The Missouri Society of CPAs is the premier professional development organization dedicated to certified public accountants
in the state of Missouri. The MSCPA represents nearly 10,000 CPA members in public practice, industry, government and education.
Established in 1909, the MSCPA provides members with continuing education, governmental advocacy and networking opportunities,
while working to further the CPA profession through student-focused initiatives. To check out the website, go to www.mocpa.org.
In 2001, the Missouri Society of CPAs created
LEAP, which stands for Lead and Enhance the Accounting Profession.
Its mission, which still holds true today, is simple, yet powerful.
The purpose of LEAP is to raise awareness, build understanding, and change perceptions about the CPA profession in
Missouri.
While LEAP’s roots grew out of building awareness about the CPA profession among high school
students, the society has worked diligently for the past three years to create programs to gain commitment from college students
to major in accounting and sit for the exam.
MSCPA is committed to deepening our relationships with the universities and working hard to
aggressively promote the CPA profession on campuses throughout Missouri. Meet The LEAP Staff!
Meet The LEAP Staff! MSCPA has trained marketing professionals ready to help students, universities, and CPA members with
all student recruitment and university relations initiatives.LEAP staff members have been assigned specific areas of responsibility.
 Lana Lawler
Western Missouri - University & Student Relations o Northwest Chapter o Kansas City Chapter o Southwest Chapter
Contact Information:
314-997-7966 800-264-7966
About Lana
Lana
Lawler is a 10-year veteran at MSCPA. She has worked in the accounting field for more than 15 years and
has been part of the MSCPA Peer Review program for two years. Lana is a native of Missouri who has attended
college at St. Louis Community College-Meramec and Avila College in Kansas City. Lana has a degree in graphic
design and brings both creativity and passion to the LEAP team.
“I once was a college student
who struggled with finding the right path and I look forward to working with the professors and students on their career paths.
After many years of working with the CPAs in Missouri, I have learned much about this great profession and I look forward
to working with the students to help them LEAP into the accounting profession.”
--Lana
Lawler--
Lana is responsible for events, communication, resource assistance,
and student relations to:
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Avila University
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Benedictine College o Central Methodist
College o University of Central Missouri o
College of the Ozarks o DeVry University o
Drury University o Evangel University o
Missouri Southern State University o Missouri State University o
Missouri Valley College o Missouri Western
State University o Northwest Missouri State
University o Park University o
Rockhurst University o Southwest Baptist
University o University of Kansas o
University of Missouri-Kansas City o William Jewell
College
o And all community colleges in the Western half of Missouri.
 Lisa Thoms
Eastern Missouri - University & Student Relations
o Central Chapter
o St. Louis Chapter o Southeast Chapter
Contact Information:
314-997-7966
800-264-7966
About Lisa Lisa has been the
marketing and student recruitment coordinator for the MSCPA’s LEAP Initiative since February 2007. Prior to joining the MSCPA staff she was an
assistant district manager for American Family Insurance for 12 years. Lisa was a key person in the recruitment process for hiring agents and agency
personnel with in the district.
“There are many jobs available to accounting students today, but not professions. The difference
between a job and a profession is vast. Presenting the personal, professional, and monetary rewards of the CPA profession
is a wonderful opportunity.”
--Lisa Thoms--
Lisa is responsible for events, communication, resource assistance,
and student relations to:
o Columbia College of Missouri o Culver-Stockton College o Fontbonne University o Hannibal LaGrange College o Harris-Stowe State University o Lincoln University o Lindenwood University o Maryville University o Missouri Baptist University o Saint Louis University o Southeast Missouri State University o Stephens College o Truman State University o University of Missouri – Columbia o University of Missouri – St. Louis o Washington University o Webster University o Westminster College o William Woods College
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And all community colleges in the Eastern half of Missouri.
 Liz Peuster
CPA Candidate, Licensure, & Membership Development o All of Missouri
Contact
Information: 314-997-7966 800-264-7966 lpeuster@mocpa.org
Liz is responsible for helping graduating students understand
the intricacies of CPA exam, the licensure process, as well as learning all the ways to integrate into the profession as a
young professional.
About Liz
Liz joined the staff of the Missouri Society of CPAs in August 2003 and serves
as the Membership Development Manager. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Truman State University in communications. Her main
responsibilities at the MSCPA include recruiting and retaining MSCPA members as well as working with CPA Candidates as they
graduate, enter the CPA profession, and earn their CPA licenses. Liz is a resource for CPA candidates with questions regarding the CPA exam and
licensure process.
“I can
think of few greater professional rewards than receiving an email or phone call from a CPA candidate who has just learned
he or she has passed the CPA exam or become licensed. I enjoy working with these candidates as they take the next, and hardest, steps
on their career paths and watching them succeed as young professionals in Missouri’s CPA landscape.”
--Liz Peuster--
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