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 Joined MCS in 2024. Linda has a BS in Business Management and has a wide variety of skills on her background. Linda is our Minnesota team member….
Linda Herman
Client Transition Specialist
Linda Herman, CPA joined MCS in 2024. Linda is a Waukon native and after having her own firm in Ankeny, IA for 24 years, returned to live in…
Joshua Tabbert
Accountant
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…
Mary Spitz
Office Manager
Taylor Kruse
Administrative Specialist
Taylor joined the firm in 2022, and was born in Osage where she currently lives with her son. She moved to Clear Lake in high school and graduated from Ventura…
Emma Butterfield
Administrative Specialist
Emma joined the firm in 2023. She is a Mitchell County native graduating from St. Ansgar High School in 2020. She lives in New Haven with her husband Jacob and…
Breanna Fox
Administrative Specialist
Breanna joined the firm full time in 2024. She was born & raised in Osage, graduated from Osage High School in 2009. Breanna is married to…
Sandra Coon
Administrative Specialist
Sandra graduated high school in East Moline, Illinois. She has been living in Minnesota for 19 years. Sandra attended Kaplan University and obtained a…
Hollie Stark
Administrative Specialist
Hollie Stark grew up in Osage and graduated from Osage High School. She went on to earn her Associate of Applied Science degree…