Kim is a full-time, tenured, Associate Professor of Accounting in the AACSB-accredited Paseka School of Business at MSUM. Since joining MSUM in the fall of 2008, Kim has taught tax courses (currently teaches Tax I and II) in both undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as introductory accounting courses (financial accounting and managerial accounting) at the undergraduate level. Continuing to practice as a CPA in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota when his duties do not require him to be at the University has given him the rare opportunity that many professors envy-the opportunity to embrace life-time learning, to apply that which is learned, a tremendous bonus for his students as they discuss real-world cases and problems. Kim’s research interests have been in areas of practical application of tax law.
Education:
Master of Business Taxation, 1983, University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science in Business-Accounting, 1979, University of Minnesota
Significant Experience:
Kim T. Mollberg, LTD (Owner of CPA firm in Detroit Lakes MN, since 1991)
North Dakota State University (Adjunct Instructor of Financial Accounting, 2007-2008)
Price Waterhouse CPAs (Tax Manager in Minneapolis office of international CPA firm, 1985-1991)
Main Hurdman CPAs (Senior Tax Accountant in Minneapolis office of international CPA firm now part of KPMG, 1982-1985)
Professional Certification:
Certified Public Accountant (passed all parts exam May 1980; maintain active license)
Certified Management Accountant (completed requirements in 2011; maintain active license)
Certified Global Management Accountant (completed requirements in 2012; maintain active license)
Professional Organizations:
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Minnesota Society of CPAs
Institute of Management Accountants
Publications:
"New life for IRA qualified charitable distributions" (Journal of Accountancy/October 2018)
"Property-related litigation costs held includable in home office deduction" (Journal of Accountancy/October 2015)
"Government farm payments subject to SE tax" (Journal of Accountancy/November 2013)
"Making a "backdoor" Roth IRA contribution" (Journal of Accountancy/April 2013)
Service to University and Students:
Various Departmental, University, and Faculty Association Committees and/or Positions
Faculty Advisor to various students each semester and to student organization Accounting Club
Support of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
Service Organizations:
Detroit Lakes Kiwanis Club
Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce
El Zagal Shrine Temple
Detroit Lakes Shrine Color Guard
Mount Tabor Lodge #106, AF & AM
Detroit Lakes United Methodist Church
CPA, CMA, CGMA, MBT
