Home / People / Dr. Sandy van der Poel Dr. Sandy van der Poel Associate Professor of Accounting Education DBA, Anderson UniversityMBA Plus, Gardner-Webb University MBA, Gardner-Webb UniversityBSBA, Appalachian State University Classes Taught Principles of Accounting IPrinciples of Accounting IIIntermediate Accounting IIntermediate Accounting IIAdvanced AccountingCost AccountingAuditingFederal Income Taxes – Individual Certifications Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Research Interests Auditing – specifically in the area of bankruptcy and auditors’ responsibilities when going concern issues are present Professional Experience Four years in public accounting – auditing, taxes, compilations, and reviews McGladrey and Pullen, CPAs Hickory, NCShelby, NCRaleigh, NC Cocke, Spankza, and Taylor, CPAs Reston, VA 18 years in industry: Financial Analyst, Canteen Corporation, Spartanburg, SCBudget Analyst, Financial Analyst, and Treasury Manager, One Price Clothing Stores Corporate Office, Spartanburg, SCTreasury Manager, Centerplate, Inc., Spartanburg, SC Awards, Honors, and Certifications Certified Public AccountantDr. Frank R. Campbell award for academic achievement in the Graduate School of BusinessMember, Delta Mu DeltaMember, Beta Alpha PsiMember, Gamma Beta Phi