Michelle Day, CPA, CFE

Michelle Day, CPA, CFE

By: Jason Watson / Posted Monday, October 14, 2024
Posted By: Jason Watson

Michelle began her career in the United States Air Force where she was a Command Lead and Manager of Computer Operations. From there, she’s worked for a handful of tax and accounting firms, culminating 25 years of cross-functional expertise in business consultation, financial analysis, strategic planning and tax preparation.

She is an Enrolled Agent with the IRS and a Certified Fraud Examiner. She assists Jason in divorce litigation support and financial analysis. Instead of “show me the money” it becomes “where’d the money go?”

When she’s not at work, Michelle enjoys reading, spending time with her loved ones including her four-legged family member, cooking, watching movies, and dark chocolate.

Areas of Expertise

  • Small Business consulting
  • Taxes for military families
  • Forensic Accounting
  • Fraud examination
  • Cryptocurrency
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