Audit Shareholder - Jared Sanders is the shareholder in charge of audit and accounting at Lightheart|Sanders. Jared focuses on providing professional audit services to business in a variety of fields. He has over 13 years of public accounting experience.
Professional Experience and Education - Jared graduated in 2000 from Boise State University with a BBA in Accounting. He passed the CPA exam in 2002. With a desire to increase his effectiveness as an auditor, Jared passed the examination to become a Certified Fraud Examiner in 2004. He continues to increase his knowledge and expertise by attending over 80 hours of continuing education each year. He is an active member in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Jared oversaw rapid growth in the firm expanding the firm's government auditing practice specifically focused on mortgage lenders with FHA approval. Jared become heavily involved with the Mississippi Association of Mortgage Brokers, serving as Communications and Technology Chair (2005), Treasurer and Financial Chair (2006-2008). He was award Volunteer of the Year award in 2004, and the Presidents Award of Merit in 2007. He was approved instructor for the Association and taught many classes including Fraud, Marketing, and State Law.
Personal Profile - Jared has been happily married to his wife, Jenny for over 13 years. They have 5 children, 3 boys and 2 girls. His family is the focus of his life. His favorite activity is to spend time with his family doing a variety of activities. He is often found with "Proud Papa Syndrome" at sporting events or with "Humbled Papa Syndrome" in front of a computer or xbox game. Occasionally he can be found lost in the woods mumbling something about a small white ball.
