Art Sparks, CPA, of Union City, was recently presented with the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants’ (TSCPA) 2026 TSCPApex Lifetime Achievement Award.
The TSCPApex Awards Program recognizes the many ways that individuals contribute significant time, energy and intellect to developing the accounting profession and fostering its success. The Lifetime Achievement Award is given in recognition of a TSCPA member who has exhibited leadership, made significant contributions to the profession, and had an outstanding record of service to the society and the local community.
Art has been a leader in the accounting profession for more than four decades at both the state and national levels. Through his years of volunteer service with TSCPA, Art has served in many leadership positions and on numerous committees, culminating with his role as the 2014-15 TSCPA Board Chair. Art has also served the TSCPA West Tennessee Chapter in many positions, including chapter president. Currently, Art serves as the technical reviewer for the TSCPA Peer Review Program.
Beyond TSCPA, Art’s influence spans major regulatory and professional bodies, including the AICPA, NASBA, and the Tennessee State Board of Accountancy. He served as an AICPA Council member and on the AICPA Peer Review Board, the National Peer Review Committee, and as Chair of the AICPA Peer Review Oversight Task Force. Throughout his career, he has worked extensively with the Tennessee State Board of Accountancy, where he was appointed as a board member. In addition to his professional service work, Art has contributed his financial talents to many community organizations, including his alma mater, The University of Tennessee at Martin.
About TSCPA: Founded in 1904, the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA) is the professional association of CPAs in Tennessee, with more than 10,000 members statewide. Its mission is to drive the success of its members and the communities they serve. TSCPA is headquartered in Brentwood, Tenn.
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