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20+ years serving small businesses in Indiana and beyond

For more than two decades, our dedicated team of accounting and payroll professionals have worked closely with countless small businesses across central Indiana. Over that time, we’ve developed our expertise across a wide variety of businesses.

When you work with TMA Accounting, you’ll always feel like our top priority, thanks to our personalized, hands-on approach. 

 

Why Work with The TMA Team?

It's simple. They care about you and your success.

 

TMA Accounting is a member of:

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Indiana CPA Society (INCPAS)
  • Professional Association of Small Business Accountants (PASBA)
  • American Payroll Association (APA)
  • Indiana Restaurant and Lodging Association (INRLA)
 

Our values are our foundation

We are driven by these principles.

The success of small businesses

Each member of our team cherishes the fact that we live among a vibrant community of small businesses.  We are committed to provide our expertise to help them succeed.

Teamwork

We strive to be good teammates to our clients and each other.  Being a good teammate requires accountability, toughness, high effort and compassion.

Professionalism

We pride ourselves in being professional – in our technical work, our communication, respect and integrity.  We measure our success in terms of the relationships we build and maintain.

Continual improvement

To move forward in business (and in life), we must be committed to getting a little better every day.  This requires us to challenge the status quo, actively pursue improvements in ourselves, our processes and technology.   

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Our Core Values

  • Commitment to the success of Indiana small businesses and their owners
  • Perform our duties with integrity, ethics, respect, and responsibility
  • Commitment to treat others the way we want to be treated
  • Providing an uncommon level of personalized service
  • Excellent teamwork and communication with clients and staff
  • Outstanding quality, technical expertise, and efficiency
  • Exhibit innovation, creativity, and resourcefulness in everything we do
  • Continuously improving our business, its systems, and operations
  • Dedication to our profession, upholding its standards, and protecting the public interest
  • Maintain a positive and employee-focused work environment
 

TMA Accounting Awards and Recognition

Striving to be the best for our clients

Lifetime Achievement Award 2017

Each year, the Professional Association of Small Business Accountants (PASBA) Board of Directors nominates and selects a member to honor with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

This award recognizes a member who consistently embodies the spirit of the organization (“Teach, Share, Learn”) and consistently strives to demonstrate “Many Strengths, One Goal” in an unwavering commitment to small business clients.

On May 10, 2017, the association chose Tyler Thompson and our firm, TMA Accounting as recipient of this prestigious award.

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Accounting Firm of the Year 2011

TMA Accounting was nominated and selected by fellow members of the Professional Association of Small Business Accountants (PASBA) to receive the association’s Accounting Firm of the Year award on May 11, 2011.

This award honors and recognizes PASBA member firms who continuously strive to demonstrate the beliefs set forth by PASBA – “Teach, Share, Learn”.

TMA is incredibly honored to have earned the recognition of our peers.

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Professional Association of Small Business Accountants

PASBA is a national association of accounting firms focused on serving businesses throughout the United States.

Members of the Association have built a nationwide network of accountants to benefit small businesses nationwide.

Using the collective resources of this network, PASBA’s member firms offer their clients an unmatched level of service and expertise.

 

 

 

Meet the TMA Accounting family

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J. Tyler Thompson, CPA

Founder & President

BS Accounting, Indiana University

Lifelong Indiana resident, husband, father, and small business nerd.

“Small business owners deserve access to good, fundamentally sound accounting and advice, and that’s why we’re here. We love being a small business helping other small businesses win.”

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Julie A. Myers, CPA

Senior Accounting & Tax Manager

BS Accounting, Hanover College

A CPA at TMA since 2001.

“I enjoy working with all of the small business owners. I love seeing them succeed after putting in a lot of hard work.”

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Dan Enge, CPA

Senior Accounting & Tax Manager

BS Accounting, Eastern Illinois University

“I enjoy working with a great team of people who care about helping small businesses succeed. I also love to see the small business clients we work with thrive and grow during our relationship with them.”

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Jenae Taylor

Payroll Client Services Manager

AS Human Resources

“I love helping people. Our main goal at TMA is working together as a team to take care of our small business owner clients. I love taking the burden of payroll off of their shoulders, so they can stay focused on their business.”

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Susan Croft, CPP

Payroll Compliance & Tax Manager

BS Accounting, University of Indianapolis

Thirty-plus years of payroll experience.

“I’ve spent more than half of my career at TMA helping small businesses pay their employees. It’s great getting to know those small business owners and helping them stay focused on managing their business.”

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Kathy Krach

Accounting & Tax Manager

BS Accounting, Indiana University

“I love building strong relationships with my small business clients and helping them succeed in their business ventures.”

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Noah P. Skiles, CPA

Accounting & Tax Manager

BS Accounting, Technology Wizard

“I love that my work enables me to build relationships with local small business owners to help them achieve their goals.”

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Ryan Hodell, CPA

Accounting & Tax Manager

BS Accounting, Marian University

“I love getting to work directly with the owners of small businesses within a variety of industries, so they can stay focused on running their business. I also love coming to work each day, we have an amazing team at TMA.”

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Beckie Thompson, CPA

Accounting & Tax Manager

MS Accounting, Western Governors University

BS Accounting, Indiana University

"I like meeting with small business owners and learning about their goals for their business. Helping them accomplish those goals are what's great about working at TMA."

Staff Accountants

Steven Arvola

Project Accountant

BS Accounting

QBO Certification, Advanced Excel User, Continuous Improvement Focus.

“I really enjoy seeing the client's books before and after we get them in our process.”

 

Michele Barger

Staff Accountant

Quickbooks certification

“I love building relationships with the clients we help. I also love my coworkers and that Tyler makes the team feel valued.”

Lisa Bookout

Staff Accountant

Certifications in Quickbooks, payroll and bookkeeping

“I love our amazing culture and work family. Tyler is a great boss who cares about his employees. I also love that we’re helping small business owners reach their goals and succeed.”

Traci Coleman

Staff Accountant

AS Accounting, Quickbooks certification

Joined the TMA Accounting team in 2007.

“I love helping small business owners get a better understanding of where their company stands financially.  Also, having great coworkers makes for an excellent team!”

Allison Rush

Staff Accountant

Quickbooks certification

“I love knowing that what I do every day is helpful to so many small businesses. My coworkers are pretty cool too. (But really, they are the best!)”

Jessie Ruisard

Staff Accountant

BS Business Admin, MBA

"I love seeing the variety of businesses we work with. It's a great feeling knowing I'm helping our clients pursue their passions."

Donnie Mehling

Project Accountant

BS Accounting, Ball State University

"I relish the services we are able to provide to our small business clients. I adore the devotion our clients have to their business and appreciate getting to understand how their business functions. TMA provides an amazing work experience by supporting and challenging me every day."

Payroll Specialists

Samantha Doan

Payroll Specialist II

BS Education

Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement from the American Payroll Association

“I love the satisfaction of making it easier for our clients to run their business without worrying about their employees being paid or taxes being filed in a timely manner.”

 

Will Sandman

Payroll Specialist I

BS Accounting

Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement from the American Payroll Association.

“It's a great feeling to help out the small businesses and individuals who work for and run them.”

Nathan Lawson

Payroll Specialist I

BS Accounting, University of Evansville

“Being part of a well-performing team keeps me motivated to deliver excellent results to our clients.”

Kieu Nguyen

Payroll Specialist I

Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement from the American Payroll Association

"I love being a part of something that makes a difference for small business owners. I also love knowing the company’s values are the same as mine."

Josh Edwards

Payroll Specialist I

Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement from the American Payroll Association

“I enjoy being a part of a team of achievers who work every day to support small business entrepreneurs to bring their dreams and hard work to reality!” 

Sales & Marketing

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Jonathan Lindorf

Sales & Marketing Director

BS Indiana University

Spreading the word about TMA since 2011.

“I love meeting with such a variety of small businesses and their owners. It’s exciting to see the difference our service can make in a small business and to the owners who need our help.”

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Jacob Price

Digital Marketing Specialist

BA Communication, Butler University

“I like seeing the value TMA's service brings our clients and how we can help small businesses thrive in today's market."

Administrative Team

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Trysha Spencer

Administrative Team Leader

“I love the company culture at TMA. And that the work I do is contributing to a larger purpose!”

Anna Henderson

Administrative Assistant I

“I love greeting our clients and helping whoever needs assistance around the office.”

Marsha Lawson

Administrative Assistant II

BS Business, Indiana University

Joined the TMA Accounting team in 2011.

“I love supporting our staff so they can focus on supporting small business owners. TMA is also a great opportunity for growth and learning.”

 

 

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If you are a current client looking for support, please call the office at 317.571.8080.

 

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