His formal training began at Laventhol and Horwath, an international accounting and consulting firm, in their Boston office. During his five year tenure there, he worked in the emerging business department providing him with a broad based understanding of accounting system design and integration, business formation and operational efficiencies in the manufacturing, construction and retail/wholesale business industries. Subsequent to that, Michael has been a Partner with Langbort & Buettner, LLP, CPA and Buettner and Company, CPA for the past 20 years.