Bio

Prior to founding Michael B. Hughes, CPA, Inc., Michael was a partner at a Boston based CPA firm. He has twenty years of public accounting experience servicing small to mid-sized companies with their accounting, audit, and tax needs. Michael manages a client base in a range of industries that includes business development, sports programs, product engineering, and property management with a core foundation of architects, engineers, and construction clients.

Michael’s goal is to assist his wide range of commercial and individual clients in setting and achieving their operational and financial goals through the offering of tax, accounting, and business advisory services. He prides himself on being available to all clients, on being proactive and initiating agendas rather than merely reacting to client requests.

Michael is recognized as an effective leader and has considerable experience in the A/E/C industry. His in-depth knowledge of overhead audits combined with years of interaction with Federal and State agencies has provided Michael the ability not only to certify results, but also to strategize with his clients to effect positive change within their businesses.

In the ever-changing world of accounting, audit, and tax regulations, Michael continually strives to improve upon his education by enrolling in various classes including the Federal Highway Association AASHTO Audit Training Program.

Michael is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants.