CHRISLYNN FREED
921 Calle Canta
Glendale, CA 91208
(818) 247-9971
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Leventhal School of Accounting, Los Angeles, California
Professor of Clinical Accounting, September 1990 to present
· Design curriculum and teach financial and managerial accounting and auditing courses at the Undergraduate level
· Over the years participated in major curriculum changes to Accounting program requirements
Director, Master’s Programs, September 1990 through December 2004
· Major accomplishments:
· Achieved growth in full-time Masters Programs from 20 to 149 full-time students
· Spearheaded negotiations with PricewaterhouseCoopers to develop a program to send employees working in states that require 150 hours of education to a Masters of Accounting program. As a result PWC chose USC as one of the three universities selected to send employees to
· Developed program with Big Four firms to sponsor students in our Full-time MBT program
· Worked with Ministry of Finance in Indonesia to send 10-15 students a year to MBT program
· Oversaw placement success rate of 95%
· Shaped curriculum development of Masters Programs for non-accounting students
· Envisioned and developed Intensive Accounting Program
· Involved in curriculum revision for undergraduate and graduate programs and creation of the accelerated dual degree program
· Overall responsibility for the administration of the Master’s Programs which, includes: academic oversight of programs, marketing, recruiting, scheduling of classes, hiring of part-time faculty, advisement, career counseling and placement of students
Director, Professional Programs and Chief Financial Officer, February 1989 through August 1994
· Overall responsibility for administration of professional conferences including managing budget, developing content and providing speakers
· Responsible for creating budget and approving operating expenses and initiating reporting system to monitor expenses
· Developed, coordinated and taught Executive Education courses
AWARDS:
· 2014, 2012 and 2010 Golden Apple Teaching Award, Marshall School of Business
· 2013 California Society of CPA’s Outstanding Educator Award
· 2009 USC Mellon Award for Excellence in the area of “Faculty Mentoring Undergraduates”
· 2008 Parents Teaching and Mentoring Award
· 2008 USC Mellon Award for Excellence in the area of “Faculty Mentoring Graduates”
· 2006-2007 Faculty Appreciation Award, Office of International Services
LAVENTHOL & HORWATH, Los Angeles, California and West Palm Beach, Florida
Senior Manager, Audit Department, April 1983 through January 1989
· Acquired broad base experience in financial institutions, entertainment, construction, leisure time industries, real estate, public companies, retailing, non-profit and service corporations
· Responsibilities included overall management of audit and expert witness engagements, financial forecasts and projections, mergers and acquisitions, career counseling, quality review of financial statements, firm-wide education and campus recruiting
ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO., Miami, Florida
Senior, Audit Department, September 1980 through March 1983
· Performed audit and consulting engagements for public companies, specifically in financial services and hospitality industries
EDUCATION:
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Los Angeles, California, May 1992
Master of Business Administration
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, Gainesville, Florida, August 1980
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
CURRENT SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
University
· University of Southern California
· Member, USC Committee on Academic Policies & Procedures, September 2007 to present
· Member, USC Academic Petitions Panel, September 2007 to present
· Chair, Leventhal School of Accounting, Academic Standards Committee, September 2012 to present
· Member, Marshall School of Business, Communications Committee
Professional:
· California Society of Certified Public Accountants
· Accounting Education Committee, 1998 to present
· Co-Chair, 2009 to 2015
· Duties include: developing agenda items and co-chairing meetings; spearheading initiatives affecting both educators and practioners, e.g. 150 hour education requirements, revisions to CPA exam
· Scholarship committee, 2008 to present
· Reviewed scholarship applications and assisted in determining scholarship recipients
· Elected Board Member, June 2013 to June 2015
· Duties include attending meetings and serving as Board Liaison to Bakersfield Chapter and Board Liaison, Communications Advisory Committee
· Member, CalCPA Council, 2009 to present
· Duties include attending meetings four times a year
· Member, CalCPA Communications committee, 2015 to present
· Duties include reviewing all communication and recommending changes including review of website
· Member, Public Service Award Selection Committee, 2007 to present
· Duties include reviewing candidates files and assist in determining winner
· California Society of Certified Public Accountants Education Foundation
· Elected as a Trustee, 2015 to present
· Duties include reviewing programs offered and suggesting new offerings, attend actual offerings
· Women’s Leadership Planning Committee for 2016 Conference
· Fisher School of Accounting, University of Florida, 2008 to present
· Member, Board of Advisors
· University of Florida Foundation National Board
· Member, appointed September 2015
· Hanalei Bay Resort Condo Association, 2009 to present
· Member, Finance Committee,
· American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Member
OTHER:
· CPA, regulated by the State of Florida
· Author, Final Entry: Educator Gets Top Marks, California CPA, January/February 2014
· Contributing author, Ensuring your Unlicensed Staff Meets the New Regs, California CPA, August 2012
· Moderator: USC Graduate Women in Business: Emerging Industries for Women Leaders, January 23, 2015
· Moderator: Marshall Career Conference: Job Searching for International Students, January 30, 2015
· Moderator: California Society of CPA’s Education Foundation Women’s Leadership Conference, April 24, 2015