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Alan Reinstein, CPA




Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan


Dr. Alan Reinstein CPA is the George R. Husband Professor of Accounting and Dean's Research Chair at Wayne State University. He has authored over 300 articles for academic and professional journals, as well as several books on accounting and auditing research. The "CPA Journal" awarded Dr. Reinstein its Max Block Award for the best articles published in 2008 and 2010, and the "Journal of Accountancy" awarded him its John L. Lawler Award for the best article published in 2009. He is vice president of education for the American Accounting Association and has served on the boards of directors of the Michigan Association of CPAs (MACPA) and the Detroit chapters of the Financial Executive Institute and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), as well as serving as a member of the IIA's National Board of Research Advisors. The MACPA awarded Dr. Reinstein its 2011 Distinguished Service Award and in 2008 the University of Kentucky honored him with its first Von Allmen School of Accountancy Outstanding PhD Alumnus Award. Formerly with an international CPA firm, he has served extensively as a consultant, expert witness, research analyst, and arbitrator for public, private, and governmental entities, attorneys, CPAs, and other professionals.
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