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Robert Derstine

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West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, US
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  • Accounting
  • Financial Accounting
  • Auditing
  • Cpa
  • Higher Education
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I am Robert Derstine, a dedicated accounting professional based in the US with over 40 years of experience in higher education. I currently serve as a Professor of Accounting at West Chester University, where I have been teaching Intermediate and Financial Accounting since 2013. My academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Accounting from the University at Buffalo and an MBA from Drexel University. I have extensive experience in auditing, financial reporting, and financial analysis, complemented by my CPA certification. Additionally, I have a strong background in public speaking and teaching, having led various CPA and CFA review courses. My passion for education and commitment to student success drives my teaching approach and professional endeavors.

Experience

  • West Chester University of Pennsylvania
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Retiring
      • Aug 2013 - Present

    • Retired Professor
      • Aug 2012 - Present

    • Professor of Accounting
      • Jul 2013 - Aug 2023

      Teach Intermediate Accounting, Financial Accounting, Professional Studies

  • Kutztown University
    • Professor in College of Business
      • Aug 2009 - Jun 2013

  • Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
    • Deputy Waterways Conservation Officer (retired)
      • Jan 1981 - Dec 2011

      Enforce Fishing & Boating Laws, help stock fish, and provide education (including instructor for Basic Boating Course) to anglers and boaters.

  • Villanova University
    • Professor of Accountancy
      • Jun 1972 - May 2009

  • CPA & CFA Review courses
    • Seminar Leader
      • Jan 1974 - May 2005

      Lecturer for Auditing sessions of Person-Wolinski CPA Review Course at several locations (1974 - 2003). Lecturer for Financial Accounting sessions for Certified Financial Analysts' Exam Review Course (from 2004 - 2005)

  • Ernst & Young, Arthur Andersen
    • Certified Public Accountant
      • Jan 1964 - Jun 1969

      Audit assistant (Co-operative education) while also attending college.Pennsylvania--Maintain CPA license by complying with AICPA and PICPA CPE requirements) Co-operative education with Ernst & Ernst - Philadelphia office (Total of 24 months during l964-l968 period)

Education

  • 1969 - 1972
    University at Buffalo
    Ph. D., Accounting
  • 1969 - 1972
    State University of New York at Buffalo
    Ph.D, subject; Accounting
  • 1962 - 1969
    Drexel University
    MBA, Accounting
  • 1962 - 1967
    Drexel University
    BSBA, Accounting
  • Drexel University
    Master of Business Administration - MBA

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