Experience

Mike is the research and development partner for HK, overseeing the strategy for firm-of-the-future issues and people development. Mike has 25 years of experience in public accounting, including 5 with a Big 4 firm and 17 in the national office of a Top 5 firm. In addition, he spent 6 years as the controller for a privately held food company with responsibilities over internal financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting, cost accounting, and credit and collection.

Specialties

Audit methodology; accounting standards; internal controls; training; budgeting; inventory; financial analysis

Manufacturing practice team member

Education & credentials

B.B.A. and M.A. in accounting from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Professional affiliations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants (ISCPA)

Civic

CPAmerica International, training committee co-chair

Family life & hobbies

Mike and his wife, Angie, have two sons, Anthony and Brian, and two golden retrievers, Circe and Juno. Mike enjoys running, golf and other outdoor activities.

Speaking engagements

• ISCPA Business & Industry Conference | 2020 | Improve Meeting Effectiveness
• HK Alliance Forum | 2018 | Any Eye for Quality: What’s My Firm’s System
• HK Alliance Forum | 2017 | Revenue Recognition Standard

Thought leadership

• New lease standard: What you need to know