Partners
Sparkmon & Associates, CPAs’ four partners bring more than 100 years of combined accounting experience to the firm. The majority of that experience has focused on working with McDonald’s owner/operators and their specific needs. Our partners have a depth of education and expertise, allowing them to offer solutions and strategies that work best in each unique situation. Offering this individualized service provides our clients with the peace of mind to know we are taking care of their financial and accounting needs so they can focus on what will bring them the highest return — successfully running the operations in their restaurants.
Richard L. Sparkmon, CPA, CVA
Beverly A. Sparkmon, CPA
Emmitt W. White, CPA, CVA
Amy L. Williams, CPA, CVA
You’re doing a great job for me. You and your people have saved my bacon several times. Being that we operate from home, and don’t have an outside office with staff, we rely on your company to make sure we don’t mess up too much. Keep up the good work.
- Frank Phalen
Directors and Team Leaders
Sparkmon & Associates, CPAs is led by a strong group of directors and team leaders who have substantial knowledge and experience in their respective fields. While each brings his or her own talents to Sparkmon & Associates, CPAs, all of our directors and team leaders are committed to meeting our clients’ needs fully and efficiently.
Tammy H. Deaton — Co-Director of Accounting Services
Carrie B. Smith — Co-Director of Accounting Services
Penny J. Hawkes — Director of Back Office Solutions
Mathew R. Payne — Director of Technology
Kelley Q. Manders, CPA — Accounting Services Team Leader
Tracy S. Young — Accounting Services Team Leader
Tracy G. Benfield — Accounting Services Paraprofessional Team Leader
Laurie F. Stewart, CPA — Business and Tax Advisory Group Leader
Kim Glaze — Administrative Team Leader

