He holds an LLB from the University of Alberta and an LLM (in International Taxation) from New York University, where he studied as a Fulbright Scholar. He is also a Chartered Accountant. While Professor Sprysak teaches (or has taught), Taxation, Estate Planning, Corporate Taxation, Specialized Tax Topics, Corporate Law and Professional Responsibility, he is primarily interested in taxation law and policy, particularly involving individuals and families. He has published articles on taxation in academic and practitioner journals.