Varney & Associates

Varney & Associates, CPAs, LLC is a full-service CPA advisory firm based in Manhattan, Kansas, with an additional office in Emporia, Kansas. The firm's tagline, "We Believe You Shouldn't Have to Manage It All on Your Own," reflects its focus on providing personal attention to each client's unique needs across accounting, tax, and business services.

Founded by T. William Varney in 1959 as a sole practitioner with 18 tax clients, the firm has grown to include ten owners and an Executive Committee. Michelle Crow serves as CEO, leading a team of 100 to 249 professionals dedicated to helping over 2,500 clients achieve business and personal goals. In November 2019, the firm moved to a new location at 1501 Poyntz Avenue in Manhattan, nearly double the size of its previous office.

The firm's core services include accounting, audit accounting, and tax preparation, along with payroll administration and document preparation. As a full-service firm, Varney & Associates positions itself as large enough to serve a wide client base yet small enough to deliver personal service, with a commitment to quality service, mutual trusting relationships, integrity, and confidentiality.

Varney & Associates serves clients across agriculture, finance, nonprofit, and government industries, with small businesses listed as a primary client type. The firm's client base spans both business and personal tax and accounting needs.

The firm holds a 4.3 out of 5 rating on Google based on 11 reviews. Positive reviews highlight the professional, helpful, responsive, and accurate advice provided by the staff over nearly 20 years of service, while negative reviews raise concerns about communication regarding bank account examinations.

The firm's long history, established in 1959, and its growth to over 2,500 clients demonstrate its standing in the Kansas market. With offices in Manhattan and Emporia, the firm serves a broad regional client base across multiple industries.