- Degree obtained in 1981 at the University of Innsbruck (Austria), faculty of social and economic sciences
- Recognition of the degree qualification for Italian purposes, following validation issued in 1982 by the University of Trento
- Abilitation to practice the profession of Chartered Accountant, based on an exam taken at the University of Trento in 1985
- Registration in the Milan register of chartered accountants in 1986
- Registration in the Register of Statutory Auditors in 1995
- Maturation of significant experience initially in leading audit firms and related firms, and subsequently, as an independent collaborator, in qualified independent firms