Education
- Ph.D. Accounting, Arizona State University 1976
- M.B.A. University of South Dakota 1971
- B.S. Accounting, Jamestown College 1970
Research Interests
- Financial Accounting
- Intermediate Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Introductory Accounting
Publications
- "Accounting For a New Economy," Proceeding the American Academy of Accounting and Finance, December 2000
- "Proposed Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities," Journal of Corporate Accounting, 1996, (P. Smith, co-author)
- "The Use of Derivatives by Grain Elevators," Journal of Lendins and Credit Risk Management, 1996, pp. 45-51, (P. Smith, co-author)
Honors / Awards
- 1989 Coopers and Lybrand Educator of the Year Award
- 1988-1989 University Excellence in Teaching Award
- 1987-1988 University Excellence in Teaching Award Finalist
Work History
Arizona State University: 2006-present. Previous Appointments: Northern Illinois University, University of Wisconsin
Service
- Faculty Senate Representative, 1996-97
- College of Business Dean Selection Committees, 1993-1994
- College of Business Council, 1989-1990
Industry Positions
- Developed and presented a training module on deferred tax for BDOSeidman, 2003
- Developed and presented accounting and auditing updates, a full-day presentation for Sikich, Garner & Co.LLP, 2000-2002
- Conducted a study for the Securitylink from America business unit of Ameritech, 1997