Darlene Booth-Bell

Darlene Booth-Bell serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting within the College of Business at Coastal Carolina University, where she maintains an active teaching role with office hours available by appointment.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Accounting from Aston University
• M.P.M. from Carnegie Mellon University
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Pennsylvania State University

Professor Booth-Bell's academic expertise spans multiple dimensions of accounting practice and theory, informed by substantial industry experience. Her research interests naturally extend from her professional background at major financial institutions to contemporary accounting challenges in banking regulation and corporate financial systems. This practical-academic fusion shapes her pedagogical approach, connecting classroom theory with real-world financial operations.

Professional Experience:

• Associate Professor at Coastal Carolina University
• Assistant Professor at Coastal Carolina University
• Assistant Vice President, Division Accounting Support at Wells Fargo Bank
• Examiner at Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
• Payment Systems Supervisor at Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
• Assistant Professor at Benedict College
• Executive Director of Benedict College Business Development Center