PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

BARBARA HENRY, CPA

Certified Public Accountant, Certificate Date February, 2000. More than 30 years experience teaching accounting and business administration. Thirteen years experience as independent accountant/consultant to individuals and businesses. Co-author and designer of four publications--texts and software-- used in high schools and colleges. Conducted a variety of business related seminars.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Accounting and Consulting, Oklahoma City, OK

1987-Present Owner/Manager

Developed independent accounting and consulting business providing accounting services to individuals, sole proprietors, and Subchapter S and C Corporations.

Manage general ledger and payroll services for Subchapter S entities.
Prepare corporate and personal tax returns.
Establish and manage accounting and inventory records including accounts receivable and payable, tax reports, payrolls, and financial statements.
Recommend appropriate accounting systems.
Recommend and setup appropriate computer hardware and accounting software.
Train business owners and office staff to use accounting software systems.

Rose State College, Midwest City, OK

1978-Present Professor

Teach accounting and business courses including financial, managerial, intermediate, personal income tax with software, financial statement analysis, and computer accounting.

Developing an online accounting presentation course using Excel and PowerPoint software.

Served as Business Division Committee Member on eight different committees examining and recommending developmental programs for business and accounting disciplines within the college.

Served as Chair of the Accounting Discipline and Advisory Committees.
Served as Chair of the Administration Evaluation Committee.

Served as College Committee Advisor on ten committees to recommend college program changes and development to the College President and Board of Regents.
Elected Faculty Senate President to represent and present faculty views and concerns to the college president.
Elected as Faculty Representative to the State Regents Faculty Advisory Council to advise on existing and new policies being considered by the State Regents.

PUBLICATIONS – TEXTS AND SOFTWARE (Co-Authored/Co-Designed)

Software - Computer Calculator, South-Western Publishing Co., 2^nd Ed 2000, 1^st Ed 1993. (Calculator software which emulates a desktop calculator
Text – Computer Calculator, South-Western Publishing Co., 2^nd Ed 2000, 1^st Ed 1993. (Software documentation)
Text – Learning Basic and Business Math Using the Electronic Calculator, South-Western Publishing Co., 2^nd Ed 1992, 1^st Ed 1985. (Business Math Text for High Schools and Vocational Schools)
Text – Calculating for Business, South-Western Publishing Co., 1^st Ed 1999. (A College text designed to teach business students the application of calculating skills to specific business situations.)

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EDUCATION

Post Graduate. Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Accounting, 1997.
MS. Emphasis on Business Education and Accounting. University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, 1973 (Graduate Scholar).
B.S. Business Education with emphasis in accounting, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, 1967.

AWARDS

Received “Excellence in Teaching” award (nominated by students; selected by colleagues), 2001.
Listed in Who’s Who Among American Teachers (nominated by former student), 2000.
Listed in Who’s Who Among American Women (nominated by peers), 1985-86.
Nominee – Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame, 1985.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

CPE Courses – 40 hours per year required and include auditing, tax updates, software packages and personal finance.

Total Quality Management Training, Oklahoma State Regents.

SEMINARS CONDUCTED/SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Effective Communications.
Gender Working Relationships.
Leadership and Self Confidence in Business.
Stress Management.

ORGANIZATIONS

Oklahoma Society of CPAs.
AICPA.
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Mom’s Organization – Past President.
Oklahoma Alliance for Children, Past Chairman. (Child advocacy/Foster care lobby).
Advisory Board, Trinity School.
Volunteer - Oklahoma Museum of Art and Women’s Symphony Committee.
Cub Scout Den Leader.

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