Koal Artzer, CPA
Position: CPA and Partner of the Firm
Education
Washburn University - Bachelor Degree in Accounting
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Master’s Degree in Accounting
Professional Designations
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Background and Experience
Koal Artzer was born and raised in Goodland, KS and returned in Nov 2022 to re-establish his roots and aimed towards starting the firm in December 2023.
Throughout his studies at both universities, Koal had three internships at a local accounting firm in Topeka and a large regional accounting firm in Kansas City.
Following graduation in 2020, he obtained his CPA license in Missouri and began working at a large regional public accounting firm. He worked as an Audit Associate for nearly two years and worked with privately-held companies with annual revenues between $5 million and $50 million. This work included in-depth analyses of each company’s financial statements as well as their internal controls and financial processes.
Koal’s audit experience was foundational to his understanding of accounting and how large businesses operate. However, the bulk of his professional experience was obtained as a Senior Associate in the CFO Advisory practice of a large multinational public accounting firm in Kansas City and Denver.
Over two years at this firm, Koal developed solutions to complex accounting matters for both privately-held and publicly-traded companies. The companies he worked with typically had annual revenues ranging from $10 million to $250 million and required assistance with many things ranging from financial statement consolidations to technical accounting research and application for very large and complex transactions.
Koal is currently a licensed CPA in Kansas.
He and his wife Sarah are also members of the Goodland Ambassadors. If you see them out and about in their green jackets - come say hello!
Tamara Hayes, MSA
Position: Accounting and Payroll Manager
Education
University of Phoenix - Bachelor Degree in Accounting
Kaplan University - Master’s Degree in Accounting
Professional Designations
QuickBooks ProAdvisor - Gold Tier
Background and Experience
Tamara Hayes is a seasoned tax and accounting professional born and raised in Northwest Kansas. Tamara was raised in and graduated high school in Goodland, KS and returned in 2018 to work alongside Joyce Moore at Accounting & Tax Services, Inc (AATS) as a full-service accountant.
Throughout Tamara’s 30+ years of accounting experience, she has worked in multiple roles and excelled at assisting small businesses and individuals with all tax, payroll, and accounting needs. Tamara has worked for multiple public accounting firms; however, she also has extensive experience working as an internal accountant for various private companies.
Although Tamara’s experience in accounting has been significant, her pride and joy rests with her children and grandchildren and being active in the community. She currently acts as the Treasurer for the First Baptist Church, the President of the Goodland Kiwanis Club, and is an active member of the Cemetery Board.
Elizabeth “Liz”
Background and Experience
Position: Administrative Assistant
Liz joined the Firm in December 2024 to take on the role of Administrative Assistant and accelerate our team’s efficiency.
With an interest in furthering her career, Liz and her fiancé made the decision to relocate to Goodland from Stockton, Kansas in 2023. With an interest in technology and business, Liz is exploring opportunities to further her studies in these fields, demonstrating her commitment to self-improvement and career advancement.
Outside of work, Liz aspires to have children of her own, build her dream home, and embark on on adventures through travel. Growing up in Western Kansas, Liz spends most of her time in the great outdoors hunting, fishing, and spending time with friends and family.