Michael Manahan

Michael Manahan is a Full-Time Lecturer in the College of Business Administration and Public Policy at California State University, Dominguez Hills, where he teaches courses in accounting and finance including ACC 230 (Financial Accounting), ACC 231 (Managerial Accounting), ACC 375 (Personal Financial Planning), and FIN 485 (Entrepreneurial Finance).

His educational background includes:

• MBA from Pepperdine University
• Degree in Financial Management from the British Columbia Institute of Technology
• Completed all coursework for a Doctorate in Organizational Change at Pepperdine University (ABD)

Mr. Manahan maintains a non-active CPA license in Canada. Leveraging extensive industry experience as CFO for three publicly traded companies, founder of seven small businesses, and advisor to over 100 management teams, his teaching emphasizes practical applications in finance. His research interests focus on entrepreneurial finance strategies, capital acquisition methodologies, and comprehensive personal financial planning frameworks.

As author of "Secrets to Raising Capital" and former host of Biz Rap Radio, he integrates real-world business insights into developing future financial leaders.