Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Accounting and Advisory Services in Springfield, IL
Keb Cpa has been guiding clients to financial success since 1931, combining deep industry expertise with a personalized approach to accounting, consulting, and advisory services. Our team of Certified Public Accountants and financial professionals delivers tailored solutions for audit, tax, wealth management, and business consulting, serving clients across the Midwest. With a focus on understanding each client's unique needs, we provide strategic insights that help businesses and individuals navigate complex financial landscapes.Our regional network of offices in Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin allows us to maintain close relationships with clients while offering comprehensive services that adapt to evolving business environments. As a firm celebrating over 90 years of service, we remain committed to community involvement and professional excellence, ensuring our clients receive both technical expertise and genuine partnership.
Services
Audit & Assurance
Tax Services
Management Consulting
Wealth Management
Business Valuation
Estate Planning
Retirement Planning
Construction Tax Benefits
Details
- Year established: 1931
Highlights and features
- We offer 90 years of proven expertise in accounting and financial consulting.
- Our team provides personalized service through local office relationships.
- We specialize in industry-specific solutions for agribusiness and nonprofits.
- Our regional network ensures comprehensive service with local knowledge.
- We maintain a fiduciary commitment to client-first wealth management.
What people say
Resource type of relationship
Rely on for consulting
People-first approach
Services
Audit & Assurance
Keb Cpa provides comprehensive audit and assurance services, helping organizations maintain financial integrity and regulatory compliance. Our experienced professionals conduct thorough examinations of financial statements, internal controls, and operational processes. We specialize in benefit plan audits, fraud assessments, and accounting support for businesses of all sizes, ensuring accurate reporting and risk mitigation.
Tax Services
Our tax services combine technical expertise with personalized strategies to minimize tax liabilities and ensure compliance. We assist individuals and businesses with tax preparation, merger planning, and construction tax benefits. Our regional network of tax professionals provides year-round guidance, helping clients navigate complex regulations while optimizing their financial position through proactive planning.
Wealth Management
KEB's wealth management practice offers personalized financial planning and investment advisory services. Our fiduciary advisors create customized roadmaps addressing retirement planning, estate strategies, and tax-efficient portfolio management. We work closely with clients to understand their long-term goals, providing ongoing guidance that adapts to life changes while maintaining a strong focus on preserving and growing wealth.
Management Consulting
Our management consulting services help organizations navigate strategic challenges while maintaining their core mission. We specialize in organizational change, governance improvement, and succession planning for nonprofits and religious institutions. Through collaborative partnerships, we develop tailored solutions that enhance operational efficiency, strengthen board effectiveness, and support sustainable growth for mission-driven organizations.
Business Valuation
Keb Cpa provides accurate business valuation services for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic planning purposes. Our professionals use industry-specific methodologies to determine fair market value, considering financial performance, market conditions, and growth potential. We deliver comprehensive reports that support informed decision-making for business owners seeking to transition their companies or explore partnership opportunities.
People
Marc Carter
CPA and Managing Partner
Marc Carter leads Keb Cpa as Managing Partner, overseeing the firm's strategic direction and commitment to community service. With extensive experience in accounting and business leadership, he emphasizes the importance of local community involvement while maintaining the firm's 90-year tradition of excellence.
Rob Barrale
Principal
Rob Barrale serves as Principal in KEB's St. Louis office, bringing expertise in financial planning and advisory services. His promotion reflects his dedication to client service and leadership in developing strategic solutions for business owners and individuals seeking long-term financial success.
Jenny Zipprich
Partner
Jenny Zipprich, a certified public accountant, contributes her expertise in tax services and business advisory as Partner in KEB's O'Fallon office. Her promotion recognizes her commitment to delivering personalized financial solutions while maintaining technical excellence in accounting practices.
Ross Hager
Principal
Ross Hager provides leadership as Principal in KEB's Springfield office, focusing on audit and assurance services. His promotion acknowledges his technical proficiency and dedication to maintaining high standards of professional excellence across the firm's core accounting services.
Ashley Johnson
Tax Manager
Ashley Johnson serves as Tax Manager in KEB's O'Fallon office, specializing in individual and business tax planning. Since joining in 2025, she has demonstrated expertise in navigating complex tax regulations while providing personalized guidance to help clients optimize their financial positions.
Questions
What accounting services does KEB CPA offer?
KEB provides audit, assurance, and accounting services including benefit plan audits, fraud assessments, and year-round accounting support tailored to businesses and organizations.
How can KEB help with tax planning?
Our tax professionals offer strategic planning for individuals and businesses, covering compliance, merger planning, construction tax benefits, and year-round advisory services to minimize tax liabilities.
What wealth management services are available?
KEB's fiduciary advisors provide financial planning, investment management, retirement strategies, and estate planning tailored to individual and family needs across the Midwest.
Do you serve specific industries?
Yes, we specialize in agribusiness, nonprofits, religious organizations, construction, and closely-held businesses, offering industry-specific expertise through our regional network of professionals.
What makes KEB different from other firms?
Our people-first approach combines 90 years of experience with personalized service, regional expertise, and a strong commitment to community, ensuring clients receive both technical excellence and genuine partnership.
