Kim Wallin

Kim Wallin
State Controller of Nevada
In office
January 20, 2007 – January 5, 2015
Governor Jim Gibbons
Brian Sandoval
Preceded by Steve Martin
Succeeded by Ron Knecht
Personal details
Born Kim R. Wallin
(1956-10-20) October 20, 1956
Nevada, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Residence Carson City, Nevada, U.S.
Alma mater University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Profession Accountant and politician
Website Official website

Kim R. 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. Wallin is not eligible to run for a third term in 2014 due to lifetime term limits established by the Nevada Constitution. She ran for the Nevada State Treasurer in 2014 and was defeated by Republican Dan Schwartz.[1] 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. Botkin, Ben (9 July 2014). "Clark County GOP files complaint against state Controller Wallin". Las Vegas Review Journal. Retrieved 9 July 2014. 

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.[2]

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.[3]

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%.[4]

Wallin applied XBRL to government initiatives.[5] She established a fraud hotline on her agency's website, in order to aid Nevadans in reporting questionable practices.[6] Wallin advocates moving the state away from relying on casino revenue.[7]

References

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

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Political offices
Preceded by
Steve Martin		 State Controller of Nevada
January 20, 2007 – January 5, 2015 		Succeeded by
Ron Knecht
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