About Our Firm
Get to know us! We are committed to going above and beyond for our clients to understand and grow alongside each client’s situation.
Integrity
We act with honesty and professionalism and are trustworthy
Innovation
We constantly look for inspiration and seek to improve the way we do things
Value Adding
We are dedicated to adding value to our clients and opportunities for our members through long term sustainable growth
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All of us at Murphy, Coe & Smith, PLLC. strive to support our clients, not only at tax time, but throughout the year. From expert bookkeeping, accounting, and payroll services to support our clients’ regular day-to-day financial needs, to year- long tax planning strategies, we’re ready to help support you and your business
641-732-5841
621 Main Street, Osage, IA 50461
M-T 7:30am - 5:00pm
F 7:30 am - 12:00pm
Who We Are
Our Team of Experts
It’s a numbers game and we never miss a chance for growth. Murphy, Coe, & Smith, PLLC. is a team of outstanding professionals. We have a diverse clientele base that continues to come back to us year after year because they know they are in good hands. We work to develop long-term relationships, whether your needs are simple or complex, we can help.

Lou Ann Murphy, CPA
Partner

Amy Coe, CPA
Partner

Christopher Smith, CPA
Partner

Josie Hrdlicka, CPA
Partner

Erin Wicks, CPA
Partner

Lisa Brandau, CPA
Accountant

Sara Goodrich, CPA
Accountant
Sara Goodrich, CPA joined the firm in 2026, working in the Osage office. Sara graduated from Creighton University with a Bachelor of Science in Business…

Ty Laube
Accountant

Staci Herrick
Accountant

Josh Smith
Accountant

Loralei Brandau
Accountant

Rebecca Mauer
Accountant

Brandy Lee
Accountant

Jeffrey Morische
Accountant

Danielle Sturm
Accountant

Jamie Malek
Accountant

Linda Nowak
Payroll Specialist

Linda Herman
Client Transition Specialist

Joshua Tabbert
Automation & Financial Analytics
Josh joined MCS in 2026 after more than 15 years in corporate finance with IBM. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Buena Vista University. Josh comes to…

Kellar Malek
Accountant
Kellar joined MCS in 2026 after earning his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Financial Management from the University of Northern Iowa…

Bryce Larson
Accountant

Mary Spitz
Office Manager
Mary Spitz joined the firm in 2023 as the Office Manager. Mary received her Bachelor of Business Administration from Campbell University in North Carolina…

Taylor Kruse
Administrative Specialist

Emma Butterfield
Administrative Specialist

Breanna Fox
Administrative Specialist

Sandra Coon
Administrative Specialist

Hollie Stark
Administrative Specialist

MaKayla Sprung
Administrative Specialist
MaKayla joined MCS in 2026 and brings several years of banking and customer service experience and is excited grow in her new role as an Administrative…