Type Of Business:
Accounting Standards Board
Expertise:
Ms. O'Dell's expertise is in auditing and accounting.
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Immaculata University (1970)
Affiliations Awards:
Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants; Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants; National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts; Board of Directors, The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was serving with the board of trustees of the Financial Accounting Foundation and as one of the board of directors of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Charity:
Treasurer, Maine Media Workshops
Number Of Years In Profession:
39
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her education and to the support she receives from her mentors.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of her interest in accounting. Her father wanted her to go into a field where she would be in a secure position, rather than becoming a teacher or a nurse.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Identifying Accounting Standards for Private Companies, Making Recommendations to the Board
Education Certifications:
Certified Public Accountant; Certified Valuation Analyst
Awards/Honors:
Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting, Accounting Today (2007, 2008)