Why Business Owners Trust Long Branch
Experience That Sees the Whole Business
More than 20 years of CPA, tax, and financial leadership experience—applied thoughtfully to the full picture, not just the question on the table.
The Approach
I've Always Run Toward a Good Challenge
Amelia looks beyond the visible tax or accounting question to understand cash flow, ownership, financing, real estate, operations, technology, systems, and long-term goals. The result is advice that fits your whole business—not just a single line item.
Her technology background is a progression of its own: she began with hands-on programming for a technology platform and was promoted into an Expert Reviewer role focused on Math, Accounting, and Finance content—work that pairs technical programming ability with genuine subject-matter expertise.
Experience Pillars
A broad foundation, applied personally
More Than 20 Years of CPA Experience
Two decades of accounting, tax, and advisory work for businesses, farms, individuals, partnerships, S corporations, trusts, and estates.
Executive Financial Leadership
Former Vice President of Business and Finance, bringing senior-level decision-making perspective to privately held businesses.
Virtual CFO Perspective
Hands-on Virtual CFO experience helping owners see the whole financial picture and plan ahead.
Programming and Systems Thinking
Hands-on programming for a technology platform, later promoted to Expert Reviewer for Math, Accounting, and Finance content—pairing technical ability with subject-matter expertise to turn messy records into clear, reliable information.
Business Owner Understanding
Firsthand business ownership experience—so the advice is grounded in what it actually takes to run a company.
Real Estate Perspective
Prior real estate experience and a Missouri real estate license (currently inactive) provide added perspective on property-related financial and tax decisions.
Career Timeline
A path built on breadth
- 2025–present
Owner / Principal CPA
Long Branch CPA Services, LLC
- 2024–2025
CPA
Long Branch Tax and Legal Services LLC — Provided tax and accounting services before purchasing the company and continuing the practice as Long Branch CPA Services LLC
- 2023–2024
Expert Reviewer — Math, Accounting & Finance
Technology platform
- 2023
Programmer
Technology platform — promoted to Expert Reviewer
- 2022–2024
Realtor
Irongate Real Estate
- 2018–2024
Virtual CFO / CPA
Self-employed contractor
- 2005–2011
Vice President of Business and Finance
Missouri Valley College
Education & Credentials
Licensed. Educated. Curious.
- Missouri CPA, 2008–present
- Previously licensed as a Nebraska CPA, 2003–2008
- B.S. in Public Accounting, Wayne State College
- B.S. in Psychology, University of Nebraska–Kearney
- Missouri real estate salesperson certification issued in 2022; not currently practicing
Let’s Talk
Tell us what you’re working through.
We’ll listen, understand what you need, and explore how Long Branch can help you move forward with confidence.