About our Firm
Michael S. Lawley is founder and president of Lawley and Associates, a highly successful CPA firm. Michael is a Certified PubIic Accountant licensed to practice in the State of Florida since 1981. His 33 years accounting experience demonstrates his commitment to the profession and business.
Michael is highly experienced in tax planning and return preparation for individuals, corporations, LLCs, partnerships, estates and trusts. He also has many years of experience in providing IRS representation, business planning and development services, litigation support, and accounting services.
Michael is a former adjunct professor at RoIlins College where he taught managerial cost accounting, financial accounting, and partnership taxation. Prior to starting his own practice, he worked as a tax accountant for one of the eight largest international accounting firms. Michael is one of a very few CPAs in the USA that graduated from a law school graduate tax program.
Education
- Master of Taxation, University of Denver, College of Law and Daniels College of Business (1985)
- Master of Science, Accountancy, University of Central Florida (1983)
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Florida Technological University (1976)
Professional Activities
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- National Association of Valuation Analysts
- Brevard County Estate Planning Council
- American Mensa and Mensa Worldwide
mike@lawleycpa.com 321-728-1040
Ellen Barber joined Lawley and Associates in 1997. Ellen is a Certified Public Accountant licensed to practice in the State of Florida. Prior to joining the firm, she worked for 10 years in the construction and real estate industry which has provided her a strong background to help clients in those industries.
Ellen's experience involves providing Accounting, Income Tax, and Consulting Services to individuals and a wide range of privately held companies. Ellen provides guidance to clients ranging from complex accounting issues to general tax services with a special interest in corporate tax planning, pension planning, and QuickBooks training.
Ellen enjoys helping clients meet both their short term and long-term accounting and financial planning needs.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Professional Activities
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- National Association of Valuation Analysts
- Brevard County Estate Planning Council
ellen@lawleycpa.com 321-728-1040