Kimberli Ishaug

Kimberli Ishaug is a Senior Clinical Faculty member in the Department of Accounting at the University of St. Thomas' Opus College of Business. With an MBA and BS in Accounting from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management, she brings extensive industry experience from firms like Grant Thornton LLP (1996-2007) and Rimage Corporation (2007-2008), where she specialized in financial reporting and auditing for publicly traded and privately held companies.

• Education: MBA and BS in Accounting (University of Minnesota)
• Professional Expertise: Financial reporting, auditing, franchise businesses, software, manufacturing, hospitality
• Teaching Experience: Intermediate/Advanced Accounting, Auditing, Emerging Issues in Financial Reporting at graduate and undergraduate levels

Her research interests focus on practical applications of accounting principles and enhancing student understanding of financial reporting frameworks. She has served in various roles including Consultant at Certes Financial Pros (2008-present) and Treasurer for multiple organizations.

Scientific Awards:

• Frank Coglitore Teaching Award (2015)