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
Lisa Brandau, CPA joined the firm in 2022. Lisa is an Osage native who received her Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of North Dakota in 1989…
Sara Goodrich, CPA
Accountant
Ty Laube
Staff Accountant
Staci Herrick
Staff Accountant
Staci Herrick has been with the firm since 2008. She is an experienced tax professional and assists with the preparation of individual, partnership…
Josh Smith
Staff Accountant
Loralei Brandau
Staff Accountant
Rebecca Mauer
Staff Accountant
Becky Mauer grew up in Osage and graduated from Osage High School in 1985. She then graduated from Rochester Technical and Community College as a …
Brandy Lee
Staff Accountant
Jeffrey Morische
Staff Accountant
Danielle Sturm
Staff Accountant
Jamie Malek
Staff Accountant
Linda Nowak
Payroll Specialist
Linda Herman
Client Transition Specialist
Joshua Tabbert
Automation & Financial Analytics
Kellar Malek
Staff 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
Staff Accountant
Brian Brandau
Staff Accountant
Brian joined MCS in September 2026 and is originally from Riceville, Iowa. He earned his Associate Degree in Business Administration from Hawkeye…
Nadezhda Murphy
Staff Accountant
Nadezhda joined the firm in September 2026 and grew up in Osage. She went to NIACC then Upper Iowa and got a Bachelor’s of Art degree in…
Mary Spitz
Office Manager
Taylor Kruse
Administrative Specialist
Emma Butterfield
Administrative Specialist
Breanna Fox
Administrative Specialist
Sandra Coon
Administrative Specialist
Hollie Stark
Administrative Specialist
MaKayla Sprung
Administrative Specialist