Kinserdal was the second rector after Jenson to have his education from NHH, he studied and worked at the school for most of his life. Kinserdal graduated from NHH in 1958, and qualified as a business studies teacher the year after He progressed from lecturer to senior lecturer, and was eventually appointed professor of business administration in 1984. Kinserdal made important contributions to the field of financial statement analysis, a subject matter on which he also wrote several books and compendiums about. As rector Kinserdal was known for his socially inclusive style of mangement and his networking abilities.