Lawrence Friedken

Larry Friedken is an Clinical Associate Professor of Accounting at Penn State's Smeal College of Business. Prior to academia, he served as a former payroll and tax director for a large public university and holds significant experience in public accounting and tax fields. He is a licensed CPA with advanced legal qualifications.

Education:

• LLM in Tax, University of Florida (1995)
• JD in Law, University of Pittsburgh (1990)
• BS in Accounting, Pennsylvania State University (1986)

His professional background bridges legal and financial domains, focusing on taxation, accounting standards, and regulatory compliance. Notably, his academic work reflects real-world expertise in corporate tax strategies and professional accounting practices.