Kim Wallin

Deborah Ruth "Kim" Wallin (born October 20, 1956) is an American accountant and politician. She was the Nevada State Controller. She is a member of the Democratic Party.

Kim Wallin
20th Nevada State Controller
In office
January 20, 2007 – January 5, 2015
GovernorJim Gibbons
Brian Sandoval
Preceded bySteve Martin
Succeeded byRon Knecht
Personal details
Born
Deborah Ruth Wallin

(1956-10-20) October 20, 1956
Nevada, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Carson City, Nevada, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas
ProfessionAccountant and politician
WebsiteOfficial website

Personal life and education

Wallin graduated from University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a degree in accounting. Wallin' hobbies include wine tasting, gourmet cooking, golf, skiing, hiking, and Aikido.[1]

Career

Wallin ran her own accounting firm, D. K. Wallin, LTD, for 22 years before being elected to public office. She is a CPA, CMA, and CFM. Accounting Today recognized Wallin as one of the top 100 most influential people in accounting. Wallin served as chair of the Institute of Management Accountants.[2]

Wallin was elected State Controller of Nevada in 2006, beating Incumbent Republican Steve Martin 45.2% to 43.9%. She was re-elected in 2010, defeating Republican Barry Herr 47.5% to 42.5%.[3]

Wallin applied XBRL to government initiatives.[4] She established a fraud hotline on her agency's website, in order to aid Nevadans in reporting questionable practices.[5] Wallin advocates moving the state away from relying on casino revenue.[6]

The Clark County Republican Party filed a complaint against Kim Wallin with the Nevada Secretary of State on July 9, 2014, seeking an inquiry into whether she misappropriated campaign funds for personal gain.[7]

Term-limited in 2014, Wallin ran for Nevada State Treasurer, but was defeated by Republican Dan Schwartz.[8]

References
  1. "Kim R. Wallin, CMA, CFM, CPA State Controller" (PDF). Nevada State Controller's Office. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 May 2013. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
  2. "Campaign 2006 -- Kim Wallin". 8 News Now. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
  3. Hagar, Ray (6 February 2013). "Controller Wallin confirms she'll probably run for treasurer; musical chairs continue". Reno Gazette-Journal. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
  4. Sheridan, Bill (29 June 2009). "XBRL AND GOVERNMENT: A MARRIAGE MADE IN ... NEVADA?". Macpa. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
  5. Whaley, Sean (10 October 2011). "Nevada State Controller Posts Fraud Hotline Link On Website". Nevada News Bureau. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
  6. Myers, Dennis (3 December 2009). "A post-casino future". Reno News Review. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
  7. Botkin, Ben (9 July 2014). "Clark County GOP files complaint against state Controller Wallin". Las Vegas Review Journal. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
  8. Whaley, Sean (1 August 2013). "Nevada term limits turns elections into forced game of musical chairs". Las Vegas Review Journal. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
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