Michael C. Allen, CPA, graduated from Pace University in 1982 with a B.B.A. Degree in Accounting and then went on to receive his Public Accounting experience at the medium sized firm of Miller, Ellin & Company, CPA's. While there, he obtained his Masters Degree in Taxation and eventually became a Senior Accountant in the tax department gaining valuable experience and working closely with individuals and closely held corporations.

At 26, he left the public accounting arena for several years to become a controller at a medium sized insurance firm. There he picked up many insights in managing a company and helping it grow to 10 million dollars in sales within a 3 year period.

After a short stay in the private corporate world, Michael went on to open his own accounting firm in March of 1989.

From 1989 to date, Michael has developed an area of expertise in Estate and Trust tax preparation and planning and heads that department for the firm.

In addition to managing the practice, Michael is an Adjunct Professor at Queens College Law School and continues to be very active in individual and corporate tax planning and financial and estate tax planning and continues to be an authoritive lecturer on these topics.