William M. Grooms is a self-employed CPA. He was formerly employed by Ernst & Young, Arthur Young, and the Internal Revenue Service. He is a former president of the American Business Club and panelist with the American Arbitration Association. Dr. Grooms has lectured on tax-related matters in more than 30 states, and has spoken on local television programs and at leading universities. He was formerly an adjunct professor of taxation at South Carolina State University. In addition, he has co-authored textbooks for Arthur Young and the Internal Revenue Service, and his articles have appeared in Money and Inc. Dr. Grooms earned his bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina, his master's degree from Pepperdine University, and his doctorate from LaSalle University.