Mike is a veteran of the U.S. Navy (aviation electronics technician) and used his G.I. Bill to graduate Magna cum Laude with Distinction from the University of California San Diego earning a degree in Management Science with a focus in Mathematics. While finishing up his degree, he also earned a Professional Certificate in Accounting from the University of California San Diego Extension office. Over the last 17 years, Mike has worked in public and corporate accounting. He also previously started, operated, and sold a "non-accounting" business. Mike's vision is to expand the traditional view of accounting: From only "keeping the books" and filing tax returns, to becoming a profit center that drives sales, profits, and cash flow.