About SBU

Fischer, Carol M.

Name:
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Carol M. Fischer, Ph.D., C.P.A.

Academic School:
School of Business

Academic Department:
Accounting

Titles/Responsibilities:
Professor of Accounting

Contact Information:
Office phone: (716) 375-2092
E-mail: cfischer@sbu.edu 

Office Location/Hours:

217 Murphy Professional Building


M, W 1:30 - 3 p.m.; T, Th 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Courses Taught:

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

Professional Background:
C.P.A. (inactive), New York state

Accomplishments:
  • Have published articles in 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)
  • Tax Decisions of Married Couples
  • Earnings Management Case
  • VITA Program Results

Other 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, travel, and spending time with family

Additional Biographical Information:
  • Began career with Price Waterhouse (now PricewaterhouseCoopers) in the Buffalo, NY, office
  • Started the Internal Audit department at Merchants Insurance Group
  • Later served as controller at Merchants Insurance Group prior to joining academia

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