·   Chartered Accountant Designation – 1981.

·   Elected Fellow – 2003

·   Bachelor of Commerce degree, Dalhousie University – 1978.

·   In public accountancy practice as a partner or sole practitioner since 1988.

·   Member - Canadian Tax Foundation.

·   Completed CICA In-Depth Income Tax Course.

·   Completed CICA In-Depth Microcomputer Consulting Course.

·   Lecturer for local business school.

·   Qualified installer and reseller for: Various Accounting & Management software.

·   Conceived, developed, written and published monthly G.S.T. Newsletter as an informative service to clients.

·   Developed computer consulting branch of practice in the areas of microcomputer hardware and software selection and training.

·   Income Tax Auditor with Revenue Canada Taxation from 1985 – 1986.

·   Seven years general practice experience with "BIG 4" International Chartered Accountancy Firm.

·   Awarded Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal for contributions to community – 2003.