Michael Klein

Michael Klein, PhD, is an experienced academic and accounting professional currently serving as an Instructor of Accounting at the University of Southern Indiana and a Staff Accountant at Botsch & Associates, CPA's, LLC, both since August 2023. Klein has held multiple faculty positions, including Assistant Professor roles at Winona State University, the University of Lynchburg, and West Texas A&M University, where instruction focused on Criminal Justice, Criminology, and Accounting courses. Klein's educational background includes a PhD in Criminal Justice and Criminology from Washington State University, as well as several master's degrees in Professional Accounting, Business Administration, and Criminal Justice. Klein’s professional experience also encompasses project management and compliance oversight at Pace Community Action Agency Inc. and operational roles within the Indiana Department of Correction.