I have been an Adjunct Professor of Accounting here at Mt San Antonio College for over 35 years, and have served on Accounting Advisory Committees here and at other colleges. In addition to my courses here at Mt San Antonio College, I also teach site based and Distance Learning classes at Chapman/Brandman University, Coastline Community College, Santa Ana College, Fullerton College and have lectured at the Keller Graduate School, Irvine, CA
I received my Bachelors degree from California State University, Fullerton; my M.B.A. from California Polytechnic University, Pomona and hold a California Community College Instructor Credential in Accounting; Business and Industrial Management.
In addition to my academic experience, I have been a CFO for both public and private corporations in the $100M to $350M revenue range and managed consolidated revenues in excess of $800 million. Responsibilities have included financial projections, business plan analysis, cash management, risk management, M & A, and SEC reporting. My last position was CFO for a Mortgage Banker selling $1B in Mortgage Backed Securities to Wall Street. In late 2007, we sold this company to IndyMac Bank. During my Professional Career I have also worked for Deloitte & Touche.
ACCOUNTING MAJORS: I encourage you to participate actively, do the homework and stay committed. Accounting is constantly changing to meet the needs of the financial community. The requirements to become a CPA have also undergone massive changes. After several years of decline, the number of students studying accounting is now on a steep incline and accounting positions exceed accounting graduates. Congratulations on your decision to study accounting!
As my free time permits, I fly Search and Rescue for the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. Currently a Lt. Col., I have been a member of the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, CAP for 30 years, Joining the National Organization in 1992. I am now Deputy Director Aerospace Education – for Southern California, and the TOP Flight Advisor for the California Wing.
My wife of 50 years and I have 3 children and 3 grand-children, and we see them very often. We also love our Golden Retrievers. Having bred and raised many over the years. This Career field has been very good to me, and if you chose this as your major, I wish you much success in all your future endeavors.
Thomas Hoekstra, MBA, BRE
Lt Col, USAF Auxiliary
