Albert Lee (accountant)
Albert Lee (born December 15, 1910) served as Michigan Auditor General.
Albert Lee | |
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| Michigan Auditor General | |
| In office 1965–1982 | |
| Preceded by | Allison Green |
| Succeeded by | Franklin C. Pinkelman |
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| Born | December 15, 1910 Detroit, Michigan |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Delphine Baron |
| Alma mater | Walsh Institute of Accountancy and Business Administration Detroit Institute of Technology |
Early life and education
Lee was born on December 15, 1910 in Detroit. There, Lee received an elementary and secondary education. In 1942, Lee graduated from the Walsh Institute of Accountancy and Business Administration. Lee went on to do post graduate work and alumnus at the Detroit Institute of Technology.[1]
Career
In 1945, Lee started work as a public accountant. In 1950, Lee founded the firm Albert Lee and Co. in Detroit. He served as the senior partner of the firm until January 1965. Lee served as the special consultant of a number of Michigan Auditors General, including Frank S. Szymanski, Otis M. Smith, and Billie S. Farnum. Lee served as the secretary-treasurer of the Michigan State Board of Accountancy from January 1, 1959 to October 15, 1963. Lee served as vice-chairman of Michigan Governor G. Mennen Williams and John Swainson's Special Task Force for state problems from 1959 to 1963. Lee served as Michigan Auditor General from 1965 to 1982.[2] Lee was a member of multiple accounting associations, including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the National Associations of Accountants, and the American Accounting Association.[1]
Personal life
Lee was marred to Delphine Baron. Together, they had two children. Lee was a Freemason.[1]
Death
The details of Lee's death are unknown.
References
- Michigan (1977). Michigan manual. 1975/76 – via HathiTrust.
- "Former Officials of Michigan" (PDF). Michigan Legislature. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
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