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  • FALL 2009
  • TR 2:00-4:30 p.m.
  • & by appointment only

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Thomas Porcano

Arthur Andersen Alumni Professor

Accountancy

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Academic Background

  • D.B.A. Indiana University, 1976
  • M.B.A. Indiana University, 1976
  • B.S. Indiana University, 1973

Academic & Professional Experience

  • Arthur Andersen Alumni Professor, Miami University (1989–Present).
  • Visiting Faculty Fellow/Professor, The Australian National University (1993–1994).
  • Professor, Miami University (1985–1989).
  • Visiting Scholar, Miami University European Center (1985–1986).
  • Associate Professor, Miami University (1980–1985).
  • Assistant Professor, Miami University (1977–1980).

Recent Publications

  • Jennifer L. Fecowycz, Ernest R. Larkins, Gary A. McGill, and Thomas M. Porcano, “Acquiring International Tax Knowledge,” Advances in Taxation, Vol. 18, 2008, 143-169.
  • George T. Tsakumis, Anthony P. Curatola and Thomas M. Porcano, “The Relation between National Cultural Dimensions and Tax Evasion," Journal of International Accounting, Auditing and Taxation, Vol. 16, 2007, 131-147.
  • Thomas M. Porcano and David M. Shull, “Attributes of U.S. Business School Undergraduate and Graduate Study Abroad Programs,” International Journal of Management Education, Vol.6, No. 1, 2007, 39-50.
  • Fecowycz, J. L., Larkins, E. R., McGill, G. A., & Porcano, T. M. (in press). Acquiring International Tax Knowledge. Advances in Taxation, 18.
  • Gormley, S., Porcano, T. M., & Staton, W. (2003). Auditor Liability: A Review of Recent Cases Involving Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards. Research in Accounting Regulation, 16, 61-85.
  • Harmelink, P. J., Porcano, T. M., & VanDenbrugh, W. M. (2003). Tax Administration Problems: GAO-Identified Shortcomings and Implications. Advances in Taxation, 15, 43-92.
  • Harmelink, P. J., Porcano, T. M., Richardson, J. A., & VanDenbrugh, W. M. (2003). The Challenge of the EITC. Tax Notes, 100 (7), 955-963.
  • Porcano, T. M. (2003). Preliminary Evidence on The Relation between Mid-Semester Instructor Feedback and Students' Perceptions of Class and Instructor Variables. International Business and Economics Journal, 2 (3), 105-110.

Honors & Awards

  • 2005: Outstanding Ohio Accounting Educator Award, Ohio Society of CPAs.
  • 2003: Excellence in Education Award, Ohio Magazine.
  • 2003: Effective Teacher Award, Farmer School of Business Administration.
  • 2002: Outstanding Professor by Panhellenic Association–Interfraternity Council, Miami University Greek Community.
  • 2001: Named as one of the most beneficial aspects of the FSB programs, FSB Class of 2001 survey.
  • 1998, 1993: Effective Teacher Award, Farmer School of Business.
  • 1993: Distinguished Faculty Award, Beta Gamma Sigma.

Areas of Expertise

  • Federal taxation
  • Taxation

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