Christy Lynch

Biography

Professor Christy Lynch has had numerous years of experience as an accounting professional both as an accountant, auditor, and cost accountant as well as a fraud examiner for the Inspector General for the City of New Orleans.

During her career, she learned not only the practical aspects of accounting and navigating the business world but also a love of teaching others to do the same. In 2012, she decided to embrace the challenge and joy of teaching full time and began as an adjunct professor at the University of New Orleans. From there, she was recruited to teach at Delgado Community College, the University of Holy Cross New Orleans and Tulane University. She brings a practical approach to her lecturers and a deep desire to see students grow both as professionals and people. In 2019, she accepted a position as full time visiting lecturer at Tulane University.

CREDENTIALS - CPA, CFE, MSA

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

Audit and Review 14 years

Supervisory Capacity 12 years

Cost Accountant/General Ledger 7 years

Supervisory Capacity 2 years

Adjunct Professor of Accounting 9 years

Visiting Lecturer - Tulane 1 year

Courses

• Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Governmental and Not For Profit Accounting, Tulane Interdisciplinary Experience Seminar for Business (TIDB)

Education & Affiliations

• Masters of Science in Accounting - University of New Orleans
• Graduated 2010 - GPA 4.0
• Completed UNO Institute of Internal Auditors Endorsed Program
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting - University of New Orleans
• Graduated 1990 - GPA 3.63 - Core Accounting Classes GPA 3.60
• Dean’s List – Two semesters
• Graduated with University Honors/Honors in Accounting Thesis entitled “Introduction to Regression Analysis”
• Paralegal Studies – Tulane University GPA 4.0 - Completed one year of program