Karen Osterheld

  • Senior Lecturer Emeritus, Accounting
  • President, American Accounting Association, Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Section
  • MBA Univ of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Bachelor of Science State University of New York at Albany

Teaching Interests

Integration of Accounting and Finance; Service-Learning; Intermediate Accounting

Research Interests

Service-Learning; Corporate Governance in Academic Institutions

Integration of Accounting and Finance in the General Business Curriculum

Consulting/Practice Interests

Accounting Policy Issues and Development

Bio

Teaching interests include the areas of financial accounting and corporate social responsibility. Formerly employed as an auditor at Ernst & Young.

Professional Memberships

  • American Accounting Association Present
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Present
  • Phi Beta Kappa Present
  • Massachusetts Society of CPAs 2018 - Present
  • Awards and Honors

  • 2018, BAP Faculty Member of the Year, Beta Alpha Psi
  • 2008, Faculty Member of the Year
  • 2007, Bentley Innovation in Teaching Award
  • 2003, Advisor of the Year
  • 2003, Service-Learing Faculty Award
  • 2001, Bentley Innovation in Teaching Award
  • 2001, Joint AICPA/AAA Collaboration Award for "The Role of Community Service in a For-Profit Organization
  • Publications

    Journal Articles


  • Marcel, M., Bianco, C. A., Osterheld, K. K., Levy, E. S., Nixon, M. R. (2014). From Silos to Pipelines: Free Flow of Content Via Course Integration. Advances in Accounting education, (15) 167-200.
  • Bianco, C. A., Marcel, M., Levy, E. S., Nixon, M. R., Osterheld, K. K. (2013). The Integration of Accounting and Finance in the Introductory Classroom: Results from Generation Y. Journal of Accounting and Finance, (13) 6 25 pages.
  • Thibodeau, J. C., Levy, E. S., Osterheld, K. K. (2012). A Supplementary Evening Program For Students In The Introductory Accounting Course. Advances in Accounting Education: Teaching and Curriculum Innovations, (13) 23-40.
  • Schwarzkopf, D. L., Hall, G. J., Levy, E. S., Osterheld, K. K. (2008). Executives' Views of Factors Affecting Governance Change in a Not-for-Profit Setting. Business and Society Review, (113) 4 (December) 505-532.
  • Feldmann, D. A., Koulish, R., Osterheld, K. K., Thibodeau, J. C. (2007). Integrating Corporate Social Responsibility into the Accounting Curriculum. Advances in Accounting Education, (8) 197-219.
  • Feldmann, D. A., Osterheld, K. K., Schryver, J. (1994). Instructional Materials to Encourage Active Learning and Use of Computer Technology in Introductory Accounting. .

    Cases


    Bianco, C. A., Levy, E. S., Marcel, M., Osterheld, K. K. (2010). WindsparkBentley University.

  • Conference Proceedings


  • Bianco, C. A.Levy, E. S.Marcel, M.Osterheld, K. K.Nixon, M. R. (2011). From Silos to Pipelines: Free Flow of Content via Course Integration American Accounting Association, (American Accounting Association 2011 Annual Meeting)
  • Hall, G. J.Levy, E. S.Osterheld, K. K.Schwarzkopf, D. L. (2005). The Sarbanes-Oxley Act as a catalyst for governance change at institutions of higher education , (American Accounting Association--Accounting, Behavior & Organziations Research Conference)

  • Presentations

  • Osterheld, K. K., Ahrens, M., Scott, C., Braun, K. (2020). “Forced into a Virtual Learning Environment - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly!” Presented at the American Accounting Association Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Section Midyear Colloquium Virtual
  • Osterheld, K. K., Thibodeau, J. C. (2020). “Strategies for Success in the Classroom” Presented at the American Accounting Association 2020 AAA National Meeting Virtual
  • Osterheld, K. K., Thibodeau, J. C. (2020). “Strategies for Success in the Classroom” Presented at the American Accounting Association 2021 AAA National Meeting Virtual
  • Osterheld, K. K., Budd, C. (2020). “Practical Techniques for Course Management: Student Learning, Presentation and Facilitation Skills, and Your Questions” Presented at the American Accounting Association Spark Meeting Virtual
  • Osterheld, K. K., DeJoy, J. (2020). “Resources and Teaching Strategies for New Faculty for Online and Classroom Courses” Presented at the American Accounting Association Conference on Teaching and Learning in Accounting Virtual
  • Osterheld, K. K. (2019). “Cases For Upper Level Accounting” Presented at the American Accounting Association 2019 AAA Annual Meeting San Francisco, CA
  • Osterheld, K. K., DeJoy, J. (2019). “Resources and Teaching Strategies for New Faculty” Presented at the American Accounting Association Conference on Teaching and Learning in Accounting San Francisco, CA
  • Osterheld, K. K., Thibodeau, J. C. (2019). “Strategies for Success in the Classroom” Presented at the Bentley University APLG/FSA Annual Seminar Tampa, FL
  • Osterheld, K. K., Thibodeau, J. C. (2019). “Strategies for Success in the Classroom, Parts I and II” Presented at the American Accounting Association 2019 AAA National Meeting San Francisco, CA
  • Osterheld, K. K. (2019). “Transitioning to Faculty Workshop” Presented at the American Accounting Association 2019 Impact the Future New York, New York
  • Osterheld, K. K. (2019). “Practical Techniques for Course Management: Student Learning, Presentation and Facilitations Skills, Academic Integrity, and Your Questions” Presented at the American Accounting Association 2019 Impact the Future New York, New York
  • Osterheld, K. K. (2019). “Industry Panel to Inform Accounting Curriculum for the Next Decade” Presented at the American Accounting Association 2019 Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Section Midyear Colloquium Tampa, FL
  • Osterheld, K. K., DeJoy, J. (2018). “Resources and Teaching Strategies for New Faculty” Presented at the American Accounting Association Northeast Regional Meeting Old Greenwich, CT
  • Osterheld, K. K. (2018). “Students' Learning Styles” Presented at the American Accounting Association American Accounting Association National Meeting San Diego, CA
  • Osterheld, K. K., Thibodeau, J. C. (2018). “Teaching Tips for Student Engagement and Higher Teaching Evaluations” Presented at the AAA AAA National Conference - PhD Project Washington, DC
  • Osterheld, K. K., DeJoy, J. (2018). “Resources and Teaching Strategies for New Faculty” Presented at the American Accounting Association Conference on Teaching and Learning in Accounting San Diego, CA
  • Osterheld, K. K., Thibodeau, J. C., Nkansa, P., Sanders, B. (2017). “Strategies for Success in the Classroom” Presented at the AAA AAA National Conference San Diego, CA
  • Osterheld, K. K., Thibodeau, J. C. (2017). “Best Practices When Using the Case Method in the Class and Synergies between Teaching and Research” Presented at the The PhD Project Accounting Faculty Alumni Association Conference San Diego, CA
  • Osterheld, K. K., DeJoy, J. (2017). “Resources and Teaching Strategies for New Faculty” Presented at the AAA Conference on Teaching and Learning in Accounting San Diego, CA
  • Osterheld, K. K. (2016). “Resources and Teaching Strategies for New Faculty” Presented at the American Accounting Association Northeast Regional Meeting Braintree, MA
  • Thibodeau, J. C., Osterheld, K. K. (2016). “Best Practices When Using The Case Method In The Class and Synergies Between Teaching and Research” Presented at the PhD Project 2016 AAA Annual Meeting New York, NY
  • Osterheld, K. K. (2016). “Resources and Teaching Strategies for New Faculty” Presented at the American Accounting Association Conference on Teaching and Learning in Accounting New York, New York
  • Osterheld, K. K. (2016). “Resources and Teaching Strategies for New Faculty” Presented at the American Accounting Association Conference on Teaching and Learning in Accounting New York, New York
  • Osterheld, K. K., Osterheld, K. K., DeJoy, J. (2015). “Resources and Teaching Strategies for New Faculty” Presented at the American Accounting Association Conference on Teaching and Learning in Accounting Chicago, Illinois
  • Osterheld, K. K., DeJoy, J. (2015). “Resources and Teaching Strategies for New Faculty” Presented at the American Accounting Association Conference on Teaching and Learning in Accounting Chicago, Illinois
  • Marcel, M., Osterheld, K. K., Bianco, C. A., Lindblom, C. (2014). “An Integrated Approach to Teaching Introductory Accounting and Finance” Presented at the American Accounting Association Conference on Teaching and Learning in Accounting Atlanta, GA
  • Osterheld, K. K. (2014). “Chair of the Conference” Presented at the American Accounting Association Conference on Teaching and Learning in Accounting Atlanta, GA
  • Marcel, M., Osterheld, K. K., Bianco, C. A., Lindblom, C. (2014). “Don't Just Take Our Word For It: Getting Presentation Feedback from Accounting Professionals” Presented at the American Accounting Association Conference on Teaching and Learning in Accounting Atlanta, GA
  • Osterheld, K. K. (2014). “Panel on AIS Cases” Presented at the American Accounting Association 2014 National Meeting Atlanta, GA
  • Osterheld, K. K. (2013). “Recruitment Issues Related to International Students” Presented at the American Accounting Association American Accounting Association 2013 Annual Meeting Anaheim, CA
  • Osterheld, K. K. (2013). Presented at the American Accounting Association Conference on Teaching and Learning in Accounting 2013 Anaheim, CA
  • Bianco, C. A., Levy, E. S., Nixon, M. R., Osterheld, K. K. (2012). “The Integration of Accounting and Finance in the Introductory Classroom:Results From Gen Y” Presented at the FMA Financial Management Association (FMA) Annual Conference Atlanta, GA
  • Osterheld, K. K., Bianco, C. A., Levy, E. S., Marcel, M. (2012). “The Perils of Publishers’ PowerPoints or How to Make Visuals that really Work” Presented at the American Accounting Association American Accounting Association 2012 Annual Meeting Washington, DC
  • Osterheld, K. K., Levy, E. S., Bianco, C. A., Marcel, M., Galoozis, E. (2012). “Introducing Freshmen Students in the Accounting/Finance Course to the Library” Presented at the American Accounting Association American Accounting Association 2012 Annual Meeting Washington, DC
  • Osterheld, K. K., Marcel, M., Bianco, C. A., Levy, E. S. (2012). “An Integrated Approach to Teaching Introductory Finance and Accounting” Presented at the American Accounting Association Conference on Teaching and Learning in Accounting Washtington, DC
  • Levy, E. S., Bianco, C. A., Marcel, M., Nixon, M. R., Osterheld, K. K. (2012). “Reinventing the Introductory Accounting Courses” Presented at the Academy of Business Research Academy of Business Research Spring Conference 2012 New Orleans, LA
  • Bianco, C. A., Levy, E. S., Marcel, M., Osterheld, K. K. (2011). “How Well Do Students Retain Course Material? Results From a Diagnostic Quiz.” Presented at the American Accounting Association American Accounting Association 2011 Annual Meeting Denver, CO
  • Bianco, C. A., Nixon, M. R., Osterheld, K. K., Marcel, M., Levy, E. S. (2011). “Where Accounting and Finance Meet” Presented at the Financial Education Association Academy of Business Education and the Financial Education Association Orlando, FL
  • Bianco, C. A., Levy, E. S., Marcel, M., Osterheld, K. K. (2011). “Accounting for Good Presentations: First Year Introductory Course Sequence” Presented at the American Accounting Association American Accounting Association 2011 Annual Meeting Denver, CO
  • Bianco, C. A., Levy, E. S., Marcel, M., Osterheld, K. K., Nixon, M. R. (2011). “From Silos to Pipelines: Free Flow of Content via Course Integration” Presented at the American Accounting Association American Accounting Association 2011 Annual Meeting Denver, CO
  • Schnader, A. L., Bianco, C. A., Levy, E. S., Osterheld, K. K., Marcel, M. (2010). “Teaching introductory finance, financial accounting, and managerial accounting to first-year students” Presented at the American Accounting Association Northeast Regional Meeting Burlington, VT
  • Levy, E. S., Osterheld, K. K. (2010). “Teaching Introductory Finance, Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting to First-Year Students Using a Customized Textbook and a Twenty-Chapter Fictional Narrative of a Company's Evolution ” Presented at the American Accounting Association Annual Meeting - American Accounting Association San Francisco
  • Bianco, C. A., Levy, E. S., Osterheld, K. K., Marcel, M. (2010). “Accounting Course and Curricula Innovations at Bentley University” Presented at the AAA American Accounting Association San Francisco, CA
  • Levy, E. S., Osterheld, K. K., Thibodeau, J. C. (2009). “An Approach to Teach Students about the Conceptual Framework and Careers -a Presentation by Recipients of AICPA Honorable Mention for the Sanders and Chain Awards for Innovation in Teaching”
  • Levy, E. S., Osterheld, K. K., Thibodeau, J. C. (2008). “An Approach to Teach Introduction to Accounting Students about the Conceptual Framework and Career Opportunities in the Post-Sarbanes Accounting Environment”
  • Hall, G. J., Levy, E. S., Osterheld, K. K., Schwarzkopf, D. L. (2005). “The Sarbanes-Oxley Act as a catalyst for governance change at institutions of higher education” Presented at theAmerican Accounting Association--Accounting, Behavior & Organziations Research Conference Atlanta, GA
  • Feldmann, D. A., Koulish, R., Osterheld, K. K., Thibodeau, J. C. (2005). “The Role of Community Service in a For-Profit Organization” Presented at theMid-Atlantic Regional Meeting of the American Accounting Association Philadelphia, PA
  • Feldmann, D. A., Koulish, R., Osterheld, K. K., Thibodeau, J. C. (2005). “The Role of Community Service in a For-Profit Organization” Presented at theNational Meeting of the American Accounting Association San Francisco, CA
  • Magid, C. H., Spack, R., Osterheld, K. K. (2003). “Reports from the Field: Fostering Civic Engagement in Courses in Three Different Disciplines” Presented at the Campus Compact New England Regional Campus Compact Conference Worcester, Mass
  • Service

    Department Service


  • Committee Member for Accounting Department Advisory Board 2013 - Present
  • Other for Other Service 2012 - 2012
  • Spoke at Career Services Events for Spoke at Career Services Events 2012 - 2012
  • University Service


  • Committee Member for Curriculum Implementation Committee 2019 - Present
  • Committee Member for Boston Accounting Recruiters Committte 2014 - Present
  • Committee Member for Multicultural Center Scholarship Review Committee 2013 - Present
  • Guest Speaker for Spoke to all Freshmen regarding the GB112/212 course sequence 2019 - 2019
  • Guest Speaker for Conducted Workshop with Rick Oches for New Faculty Orientation 2019 - 2019
  • Task Force Member for Bentley Learning and Teaching Council 2017 - 2019
  • Committee Member for GB310 Review Committee 2017 - 2018
  • Guest Speaker for Business Boot Camp for Faculty 2018 - 2018
  • Guest Speaker for Office of Career Services Workshop 2018 - 2018
  • Committee Member for GB112/212 Review Committee 2017 - 2017
  • Task Force Member for Faculty Honors Council 2014 - 2017
  • Committee Member for Search Committee for Director of Library and ATC 2016 - 2017
  • Guest Speaker for Office of Academic Advising - 2015
  • Guest Speaker for Office of Undergraduate Admissions - 2015
  • Other for Other Service 2012 - 2012
  • Professional Service


  • Chairperson for American Accounting Association 2019 - Present
  • Officer, Vice President for American Accounting Association, Teaching and Learning Section 2018 - Present
  • Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Section Midyear Colloquium 2018 - 2019
  • Committee Member for American Accounting Association 2016 - 2018
  • Committee Member for American Accounting Association 2016 - 2017
  • Committee Member for American Accounting Association 2015 - 2017
  • Committee Chair for American Accounting Association 2016 - 2017
  • Conference/Workshop Track Chair for American Accounting Association 2016 - 2017
  • Committee Chair for American Accounting Association 2015 - 2017
  • Committee Member for American Accounting Association 2013 - 2016
  • Conference/Workshop Track Chair for American Accounting Association 2015 - 2015
  • Task Force Member for Conference on Teaching and Learning In Accounting 2015 - 2015
  • Chairperson for Conference on Teaching and Learning In Accounting 2013 - 2014
  • Committee Member for American Accounting Association 2012 - 2012
  • Windspark for Bentley University - 2009