Sparkmon & Associates, CPAs, an Atlanta-based accounting firm that provides a full range of tax, consulting and accounting services to individuals and businesses with a special focus on McDonald’s owner/operators, is proud to announce the promotion of Heidi A. Pearson, CPA, CVA to Partner.

Heidi started with the firm in 2002 and served clients as a manager with Sparkmon’s Business and Tax Advisory Group. Her role at the firm is to provide sound, comprehensive advice to clients, helping them with their planning and compliance needs as well as providing valuation services for restaurant owner/operators.

“We are privileged to have Heidi as a member of the partner team at Sparkmon & Associates,” says Beverly Sparkmon, Partner and COO of the firm. “Heidi is dedicated to our clients and has been a tremendous asset to our firm since day one.”

Heidi is equally excited to become a partner at Sparkmon. “The firm continues to grow and I’m honored to have been able to contribute to this growth. The entire team works diligently to provide clients with the accounting services that will help them reach their financial goals and I’m privileged to work with such great people.”

Heidi and the Sparkmon team are unique in their focus and knowledge base, which provides a full slate of services tailored to meet the needs of their particular niche. As individual owner/operators of restaurants that are part of a global company, McDonald’s owners face a specific set of challenges requiring specialized processes and management strategies. Access to this resource focused on serving their unique needs in one organization is an invaluable aid to owners and operators of their McDonald’s restaurants.

“Having the right business strategy in place contributes significantly to the ultimate success of any business, and every niche requires its own approach to maximize the benefits. We strive to deliver the optimal balance of individualized planning and universal understanding of the elements that remain consistent,” says Heidi. “It really makes a difference to the owner’s bottom line, so it’s a priority for our team.”