Meet Steve Parker, CPA
Steve Parker has carried a CPA certificate for 50 years, and his path to Bartlett looks nothing like the typical accountant’s resume. Get to know the man behind the practice, and hear directly from the clients he serves.
A Career Built on Five Decades of Experience
Steve began his career in public accounting with one of the Big 8 accounting firms before moving into financial leadership roles with Fortune 500, NASDAQ, DAX, and FTSE-listed public companies. By age 28, he was one of five officers at the largest agricultural chemical distributor in the United States.
Over the course of his career, Steve has held Controller, Finance Director, and VP/CFO positions, working across industries and through every kind of economic cycle. As a Global Finance Director, he was awarded best corporate support from a subsidiary company in Japan, a recognition that reflects his consistent commitment to going further than the role required.
Personal Service, Not Just a Job Title
After decades in corporate finance, Steve made a deliberate choice. For the past ten years, he has applied everything he learned at the highest levels of corporate accounting to serve individuals and business owners directly, with the same attention to detail that defined his entire career.
When you work with Steve Parker, CPA, you work with Steve. There is no handoff to a junior associate and no rotating staff. Steve takes the time to understand your specific situation, answers your questions in plain language, and stays available long after your return is filed.
Credentials and Continuing Education
Steve is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), the Tennessee Society of CPAs (TSCPA), and the Better Business Bureau (BBB). He maintains ongoing continuing education to stay current on tax law changes, so the advice you receive is always accurate and up to date.
Serving Bartlett and Beyond
Steve serves individuals and business owners throughout Bartlett, Lakeland, Arlington, Germantown, Collierville, Memphis, and North Mississippi. For clients outside the area, he offers full remote tax and accounting support with the same level of personal attention.
Meet Steve Parker
Steve Parker has held a CPA certificate for 50 years, and his career reads unlike any other accountant you will ever meet. He began in public accounting with one of the Big 8 accounting firms before moving into financial leadership roles with Fortune 500, NASDAQ, DAX, and FTSE-listed public companies. By the age of 28, Steve was one of five officers of the largest agricultural chemical distributor in the United States.
Throughout his career, Steve has served as Controller, Finance Director, and VP/CFO, working across industries and economic cycles with the same steady attention to detail. As a Global Finance Director, Steve received an award for best corporate support from a subsidiary company in Japan, a recognition that speaks to his commitment to going far beyond what is expected.
Today, Steve channels all of that experience into personal, one-on-one service for individuals and business owners in West Tennessee, North Mississippi, and clients nationwide who prefer remote service. For the past ten years, Steve has built his practice on the same principles that defined his entire career: stay current, pay attention to detail, and always go the extra mile for the people you serve.
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From Understanding Challenges to Delivering Real Solutions
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Deep Expertise
With 50 years of CPA experience across public accounting, corporate finance, and private practice, Steve brings a level of expertise that most solo CPAs simply cannot offer.
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Ideas in Action
Steve does not just identify problems. He develops clear, practical plans that help individuals and businesses move forward with confidence and financial clarity.
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Philosophy of Evidence
Every recommendation Steve makes is grounded in the numbers. You will always understand the reasoning behind every decision, with full transparency from start to finish.
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The Know-How
Staying current on ever-changing tax laws is part of the job. Steve maintains ongoing continuing education as a member of the AICPA and TSCPA, so your advice is always up to date.
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“Steve was very patient, kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. He took the time to answer all of our questions and give us advice on what to do to prepare for next tax season. My husband and I were satisfied with his services and will be returning next year. His fee is reasonable and his work is accurate.”
Deasia Hagan
Client
“TOP NOTCH at doing taxes. He helped me out so much and was very knowledgeable with my business taxes. Very pleasant and patient..will return next year”
Nicole Lance
Client
“I was very pleased with our new CPA this year. Steve Parker was highly recommended from our CPA that retired, and the recommendation did not disappoint. I will look forward to using Steve Parker with our future needs.”
Judy Pearson
Client
“Steve does an awesome job as a tax accountant. He has saved us money on our Taxes appropriately several times!!! He is very knowledgeable of current tax law. Thanks for the great work and job you do Steve.”
John King
Client
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