Murphy Smith

Get to know us! We are committed to going above and beyond for our clients to understand and grow alongside each client's situation. At Murphy, Coe & Smith, PLLC, we act with honesty and professionalism, ensuring trustworthiness. We constantly look for inspiration and seek to improve the way we do things, dedicated to adding value to our clients and opportunities for our members through long-term sustainable growth.

Who We Are

Our Team of Experts

It's a numbers game and we never miss a chance for growth. Murphy, Coe, & Smith, PLLC, is a team of outstanding professionals. We have a diverse clientele base that continues to come back to us year after year because they know they are in good hands. We work to develop long-term relationships, whether your needs are simple or complex, we can help.

Our Partners

Lou Ann Murphy, CPA

Lou Ann Murphy, CPA has been with the firm since 1989 and is a Partner with the firm in the Osage office as well as overseeing the Nashua office. Lou Ann oversees the entire firm and is responsible for key client relationships.

Christopher Smith, CPA

Christopher Smith, CPA has been with the firm since 2008 and is a Partner with the firm in the Osage office as well as overseeing the Riceville office. He is responsible for key client relationships.

Amy Coe, CPA

Amy Coe, CPA joined the firm in 2002 and is a Partner of the firm in Osage. She is responsible for several key client relationships, working with a variety of clients and industries.

Our Team

Lisa Brandau, CPA

Lisa Brandau, CPA joined the firm in 2022. Lisa is an Osage native who received her Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of North Dakota in 1989.

Ty Laube

Ty Laube has been with the firm since 1999 working in the Osage and the Nashua office. He is responsible for accounting and tax preparation of individual, partnership, and corporate returns.

Staci Herrick

Staci Herrick has been with the firm since 2008. She is an experienced tax professional and assists with the preparation of individual, partnership, corporate, and nonprofit tax returns.

Josh Smith

Josh Smith has been with the firm since 2013. He is an experienced tax professional and assists with the preparation of individual, partnership, corporate, and nonprofit tax returns.