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LEAP:  Lead & Enhance The Accounting Profession
A career initiative of the Missouri Society of CPAs

Background on LEAP

Meet The LEAP Staff!

MSCPA has trained marketing professionals ready to help students, universities, and CPA members with all student recruitment and university relations initiatives.

LEAP staff members have been assigned specific areas of responsibility.

 

Lana Lawler 

Western Missouri - University & Student Relations

   o        Northwest Chapter

   o        Kansas City Chapter

   o        Southwest Chapter

 

Contact Information:

314-997-7966

800-264-7966

llawler@mocpa.org

 

 

About Lana

Lana Lawler is a 10-year veteran at MSCPA.  She has worked in the accounting field for more than 15 years and has been part of the MSCPA Peer Review program for two years.  Lana is a native of Missouri who has attended college at St. Louis Community College-Meramec and Avila College in Kansas City.  Lana has a degree in graphic design and brings both creativity and passion to the LEAP team.

 

“I once was a college student who struggled with finding the right path and I look forward to working with the professors and students on their career paths.  After many years of working with the CPAs in Missouri, I have learned much about this great profession and I look forward to working with the students to help them LEAP into the accounting profession.”

--Lana Lawler--

 

Lana is responsible for events, communication, resource assistance, and student relations to:

o        Avila University

o        Benedictine College

o        Central Methodist College

o        University of Central Missouri

o        College of the Ozarks

o        DeVry University

o        Drury University

o        Evangel University

o        Missouri Southern State University

o        Missouri State University

o        Missouri Valley College

o        Missouri Western State University

o        Northwest Missouri State University

o        Park University

o        Rockhurst University

o        Southwest Baptist University

o        University of Kansas

o        University of Missouri-Kansas City

o        William Jewell College

 

o        And all community colleges in the Western half of Missouri.

 

Lisa Thoms 

Eastern Missouri - University & Student Relations

   o        Central Chapter

   o        St. Louis Chapter

   o        Southeast Chapter

 

Contact Information:

314-997-7966

800-264-7966

lthoms@mocpa.org

 

 

About Lisa

Lisa has been the marketing and student recruitment coordinator for the MSCPA’s LEAP Initiative since February 2007.  Prior to joining the MSCPA staff she was an assistant district manager for American Family Insurance for 12 years.  Lisa was a key person in the recruitment process for hiring agents and agency personnel with in the district. 

 

“There are many jobs available to accounting students today, but not professions.  The difference between a job and a profession is vast.  Presenting the personal, professional, and monetary rewards of the CPA profession is a wonderful opportunity.”

--Lisa Thoms--

 

Lisa is responsible for events, communication, resource assistance, and student relations to:

o        Columbia College of Missouri

o        Culver-Stockton College

o        Fontbonne University

o        Hannibal LaGrange College

o        Harris-Stowe State University

o        Lincoln University

o        Lindenwood University

o        Maryville University

o        Missouri Baptist University

o        Saint Louis University

o        Southeast Missouri State University

o        Stephens College

o        Truman State University

o        University of MissouriColumbia

o        University of MissouriSt. Louis

o        Washington University

o        Webster University

o        Westminster College

o        William Woods College

 

o        And all community colleges in the Eastern half of Missouri.

 

Liz Peuster

CPA Candidate, Licensure, & Membership Development

   o        All of Missouri

 

Contact Information:

314-997-7966

800-264-7966

lpeuster@mocpa.org

 

 

 

 

Liz is responsible for helping graduating students understand the intricacies of CPA exam, the licensure process, as well as learning all the ways to integrate into the profession as a young professional.

 

About Liz

Liz joined the staff of the Missouri Society of CPAs in August 2003 and serves as the Membership Development Manager.  She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Truman State University in communications.   Her main responsibilities at the MSCPA include recruiting and retaining MSCPA members as well as working with CPA Candidates as they graduate, enter the CPA profession, and earn their CPA licenses.  Liz is a resource for CPA candidates with questions regarding the CPA exam and licensure process. 

 

“I can think of few greater professional rewards than receiving an email or phone call from a CPA candidate who has just learned he or she has passed the CPA exam or become licensed.  I enjoy working with these candidates as they take the next, and hardest, steps on their career paths and watching them succeed as young professionals in Missouri’s CPA landscape.”

--Liz Peuster--

 
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