Donald Kotval, CPA, currently serves as a Senior Consultant in Tax Resolution at Blankenship CPA Group since August 2020, specializing in tax controversy resolution after retiring as an IRS Appeals Officer. With extensive experience in academia, Donald has held various adjunct professor positions at multiple universities, including Tennessee State University, where courses in finance, accounting, and non-profit management were taught over two decades. Donald's professional background also includes significant roles at the Internal Revenue Service and various educational institutions, alongside an early career in insurance sales and management. Donald holds an M.S. in Accounting & Information Systems, an M.B.A. with a concentration in Finance, and extensive teaching credentials in finance and accounting disciplines.