The Kansas City area is awash in accountants, from sole proprietorships to offices for the Big 4 accounting firms (Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG and PwC). This year's Lists also includes locally based firms like MarksNelson LLC and Mayer Hoffman McCann PC as well as Springfield-based BKD CPAs & Advisors among the highest-ranking firms.
One interesting fact that arose from the Kansas City Business Journal's newest research is how little "accounting" these firms actually do.