Springfield, MO – July 15, 2022 – Abacus CPAs, LLC is pleased to name Ashleigh Schroeder as the recipient of the 2022 Abacus Values Award of Ownership. Schroeder joined the firm in August 2021 as an Analyst in the Traditional Tax, Audit & Accounting Department.

Schroeder graduated with her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Missouri State University in May 2020 and has experience as a senior teller at a bank and as a staff accountant at another firm. Schroeder is praised for her dedication and perseverance through tough assignments with a desire to succeed and best serve clients.

“I think a big part of ownership is just taking on those responsibilities and doing the best you can with it,” Schroeder said. “If you don’t know something, you figure it out, whether it’s asking someone or looking it up. You just try your best, and you don’t put your work on other people.”

The Abacus Value Award for Ownership recognizes an employee who has exemplary pride in their work, a desire to succeed and loyalty.

“I was surprised when I received the award, but I am very grateful because I am getting recognized for some projects that I have worked really hard on,” she said.

The Abacus Values Awards were created in 2020 to recognize individuals who fully exemplify Abacus Values in how they live, work and build relationships with clients and coworkers. Each recipient demonstrated exceptional understanding and achievement in client support and professional relationships.

2022 Complete List of Abacus Value Award Honorees:

Hannah Husgen, Senior Analyst in the Traditional Tax Department, is the recipient of the Abacus People Focus Award which includes the attributes of Respect, Effective Communication, Compassion and Cooperation.

Ashleigh Schroeder, Analyst in the Traditional Tax, Audit & Accounting Department, is the recipient of the Abacus Ownership Award which includes the attributes of Pride in Our Work, Desire to Succeed and Loyalty.

Stephanie Frazee, Senior Associate in the Transportation Department, is the recipient of the Abacus Integrity Award which includes the attributes of Responsible, Trustworthy and Honest.

Taylor Graves, Coordinator in the Transportation Department, is the recipient of the Abacus Client Service Orientation Award which includes the attributes of Effective Communication, Innovation, Sense of Urgency and Quality in Work.

Doris Helmick, Associate in Accounts Payable – McDonald’s, is the recipient of the Abacus Positive Attitude Award which includes the attributes of Coachable, Cooperative and Believing the Intentions and Abilities of Others are Good.

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The Abacus CPAs Values Awards, established in 2020, honors individuals who embody the key components of our seven Cultural Learning Points which include our Mission, Values, Circles of Excellence, Welch Grid, Circle of Influence and Concern, Value-Added and Process Improvement, and Mature & Growth Mindset.  The Abacus Values award celebrate our commitment to excellence, including client and employee interactions.  Honorees are selected each spring at the conclusion of the Abacus Annual All-Staff Strategic Planning Retreat.

At Abacus™ CPAs, our focus is you! We believe that our employees and clients deserve to interact in an environment that fosters growth, trust, and confidence. Abacus™ professionals provide leadership by relentlessly pursuing the best guidance possible so those we serve can make smarter decisions.

Better Guidance. Smarter Decisions.