St. Bonaventure University

Faculty


Fischer, Carol M.

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  • ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT
    Accounting
    ACADEMIC SCHOOL
    School of Business

    TITLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
    Professor Emerita, Accounting
    Adjunct Instructor
    CONTACT
    Office phone: (716) 375-2092
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    OFFICE
    Swan Business Center 202C
    COURSES TAUGHT

    Undergraduate 

    • ACCT 201. Introduction to Financial Accounting 
    • ACCT 202. Introduction to Managerial Accounting 
    • ACCT 361. Intermediate Financial Reporting I
    • ACCT 362. Intermediate Financial Reporting II

    Graduate 

    • MBA 615. Contemporary Accounting Theory
    • MBA 635. Accounting Theory & Research
    ACADEMIC DEGREES
    • Ph.D. in accounting, The Pennsylvania State University, 1993
    • M.B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1985
    • B.B.A. in accounting, St. Bonaventure University, 1980
    OTHER EDUCATION
    PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
    C.P.A., New York state
    ACCOMPLISHMENTS
    • Have published articles in Advances in Taxation, The Journal of the American Taxation Association, Journal of Accounting Literature, Journal of Accounting Education, The CPA Journal, The Tax Advisor and others
    • St. Bonaventure University Professional Excellence in Teaching Award (2004)
    • Fred Brand Jr. Outstanding Graduate Student Teacher Award (1991)
    • Conference Presentations at numerous national and regional conferences
    • Associate Editor of The Journal of the American Taxation Association (2004-2007)
    • Served on the editorial boards and as a reviewer for several publications (additional details available on vita)
    TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

    Every student has something to teach me. I am always learning about new teaching techniques and updating my course material in an effort to provide current knowledge in an engaging way.

    Each of my students is important and my goal is to help each one become not only a good business person, but a good person. Through my teaching, I hope that my students become competent and compassionate, and learn that they have much to contribute to their community and to the world.

    CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS/PROJECTS
    • Annual tax software survey (has been published in The CPA Journal for several years)
    • Impact of Pathways Commission on Accounting Education
    • Integration of Technology in the Classroom
    PERSONAL INTERESTS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
    • Financial Advisory Board (Sisters of Saint Mary, Buffalo, NY)
    • Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, SBU serving Cattaraugus County
    • First Year Experience Program, including "All Bonaventure Reads"
    • Enjoy reading, needlework, golf, travel, and spending time with family
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