Mark A. Blackburn, CPA, is a Shareholder in the Audit and Advisory division of LBMC, PC, based in Nashville. He leads LBMC’s Employee Benefit Plan Audit group—one of the largest retirement plan audit practices in the nation. Mark works with a wide variety of plans, including defined contribution, defined benefit, health and welfare, and ESOPs, serving clients ranging from private companies to publicly traded firms with 11-K filings.
With deep expertise in employee benefit plan compliance, Mark is a recognized industry speaker and thought leader. He has presented at the AICPA and TSCPA’s Employee Benefit Plan Conferences and has served on the AICPA’s Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center Executive Committee and Expert Panel.
In addition to his benefit plan expertise, Mark advises privately held and family-owned businesses in the construction, real estate, architecture, engineering, manufacturing, and distribution sectors. He works closely with business owners on both operational and retirement planning matters, providing practical solutions tailored to each client’s needs.
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)