I have extensive experience performing closes, preparing financials, developing internal controls and accounting systems, performing and supporting audits as well as regulatory compliance in a variety of industries. I spent 8 years in the national public accounting industry (Laventhol & Horwath, Grant Thornton and Arthur Andersen) where I attained the CPA designation. Companies I worked in or advise that invest in their accounting function achieve the best outcomes in terms of growth, profitability, financing opportunities, M&A and long-term success. This fact is not always well understood.