He was formerly a partner of Ernst & Young as well as Arthur Young. He had been employed by the Internal Revenue Service earlier in his career. He is also a former president of the American Business Club and panelist with the American Arbitration Association. Dr. Grooms has lectured on tax-related matters in all 50 states, and has spoken on local television programs and at leading universities. He was formerly an adjunct professor of taxation at South Carolina State University. In addition, he has co-authored textbooks for Arthur Young and the Internal Revenue Service, has authored some other texts, and his articles have appeared in Money,The Wall Street Journal, and Inc. Dr. Grooms earned his bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina, his master's degree from Pepperdine University, and his doctorate from LaSalle University.