How to Start a Small Business in Missouri 

Starting a business in Missouri? Experienced accounting professional Cyndy Elworth will walk you through how to get one started on the right foot.

Topics will include:

• What business entities can be formed in Missouri
• How to correctly apply for a federal tax identification number
• Tax filings required by state and federal laws
• Income tax considerations during the start-up phase of a business

Cyndy Elworth received her Bachelors of Science degree/Masters of Accountancy degrees from Missouri State University, and has been a licensed CPA since 1999. She spent 13 years of her career in public accounting providing business advisory and consulting services, along with audit (both external and internal), taxation, payroll, and fraud investigation services to clients. Developed and utilized data analytics procedures during operational and compliance audits. Cyndy has authored several articles for reputable professional publications and has taught financial accounting and taxation courses at Missouri State and Drury University. She has been a guest panelist at Missouri State on numerous occasions and enjoys encouraging students to pursue an accounting or auditing career. Cyndy is currently self-employed providing accounting, tax and business advisory services to clients in Southwest Missouri.