Experience

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  Susquehanna University

  • Lecturer Of Accounting And Law

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  Susquehanna University

  • Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, United States

  • Lecturer of Accounting and Law

    • Jun 2021 - Present
    • Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, United States

    As Lecturer in Accounting, I currently teach Federal Income Taxation, Legal Environment and Advanced Business Law. I also play in the Susquehanna University Symphonic Band.

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  Francis J Farina Professional Services

  • Davidson, NC

  • Attorney (PA , NY) and Certified Public Accountant (NC, PA, VA)

    • Apr 1997 - Present
    • Davidson, NC

    I am an attorney and CPA specializing in litigation-related services for cases asserting claims of accounting fraud, audit failure, consumer contract and warranty claims and breach of fiduciary duty. My role(s) in more than 100 such cases include investigating and initiating actions; drafting of pleadings; in-depth review of audit work papers and corporate documents; deposing fact and expert witnesses; and research and writing at the trial and appellate court levels. I have also served as a consulting expert in various cases.

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  Bucknell University

  • Lewisburg, PA

  • Visiting Assistant Professor of Accounting

    • Apr 2019 - Jun 2020
    • Lewisburg, PA

    I taught Federal Taxation, Foundations of Accounting II and Personal Finance in Bucknell's Freeman College of Management. I also played tuba in the Wind Ensemble and the Symphony.

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  Catawba College

  • Salisbury, North Carolina

  • Associate Professor and Director of the Institute of Business & Accounting

    • Aug 2013 - Jul 2017
    • Salisbury, North Carolina

    I was a multidisciplinary teacher of accounting, tax, business law and finance topics. Courses taught included Advanced Accounting, Federal Taxation, Auditing, Seminar in Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Law I and II, and Managerial Finance. I also served as Director of the Catawba College Institute of Business & Accounting, obtaining accreditation by the National Registry of CPE Providers (Sponsor #124670) for development and sponsorship of continuing professional education courses for accountants and attorneys, and accounting programs to the local community. I also played in the Catawba Wind Ensemble, served on faculty committees on assessment and admissions; and was an elected member of Faculty Senate.

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  Saint Michael's College

  • Colchester, VT

  • Assistant Professor of Accounting

    • Aug 2009 - Jul 2013
    • Colchester, VT

    Multidisciplinary teacher of accounting and law subjects for CPA career preparation. Courses taught included Auditing, Federal Taxation, Accounting Seminar, Commercial Law, Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting. Chaired the faculty Enrollment Management and Marketing Committee; played in the college wind and jazz ensembles; and hosted a weekly music program on WWPV, FM 88.7 (www.wwpv.org)

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  Albright College

  • Reading, Pennsylvania Area

  • Visiting Lecturer in Accounting

    • Jul 2008 - Jun 2009
    • Reading, Pennsylvania Area

    Taught undergraduate courses in Financial Accounting, Auditing and Federal Taxation I and II. Member of College Concert Band.

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  Berman, DeValerio & Pease

  • Boston, MA

  • Of Counsel

    • Apr 1997 - Mar 1999
    • Boston, MA

    I was plaintiffs' counsel in a number of class action lawsuits, prosecuting claims on behalf of investors who were harmed by improper financial statement disclosure/fraud or other illegal investment or governance practices. Particular concentration on accountant and auditor liability issues.

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  Greenfield & Chimicles; Chimicles, Jacobsen & Tikellis

  • Haverford, PA

  • Associate

    • Oct 1986 - Mar 1997
    • Haverford, PA

    I was an associate attorney in a class action litigation practice, where I took hundreds of depositions, wrote scores of briefs, participated in hearings and resolved cases which arose when investors were defrauded via false and misleading financial or proxy statements.

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  Goldome FSB

  • Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

  • Associate Vice President and Deputy Auditor, Subsidiaries

    • Jul 1984 - Oct 1986
    • Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

    Responsible to the Chief Auditor of a $13 billion diversified financial institution for directing audits of all non-bank operations (mortgage banking, premium finance, consumer finance, insurance, leasing real estate) as well as many banking operations. Participated with corporate finance and accounting teams in due diligence reviews of mortgage banking company acquisitions. Administered and taught auditing and banking internal continuing education for 55 person professional audit staff.

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  Georgetown University

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Director of Internal Audit and Management Analysis

    • Jul 1978 - Jun 1984
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    I created and supervised a seven person professional internal audit staff which performed more than 100 audits of all University operations, including Main Campus, Medical Center and Law Center. Audits resulted in written reports which were distributed to management and the University Board concerning accounting and business operations; budgeting; computer information systems; federal grants, contracts and other sponsored programs; financial aid programs; physical plant operations and construction; auxiliary enterprises; and investigations. I taught Advanced Accounting and Financial Accounting in the McDonough School of Business (undergraduate and graduate) and attended Georgetown Law School in the Evening Division.

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  Ernst & Young

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Senior Auditor

    • Jan 1975 - Jun 1978
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    Responsible for review and supervision of professional staff on numerous audit engagements of public corporations and trade associations. Performed audit fieldwork for annual review, SEC filings, and tax returns. Extensive experience in banking, not-for-profit organizations and governmental accounting.

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  The George Washington University

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Assistant Professorial Lecturer in Accounting

    • Aug 1976 - Apr 1978
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    Taught one course per semester of Financial Accounting in the MBA program.

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  Boston Archdiocese Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)

  • Hudson, MA

  • Member

    • Sep 1965 - Sep 1970
    • Hudson, MA

    I proudly marched in the Hudson CYO Royal Jades Band, playing sousaphone and trombone. I also served as a correspondent for The Hub, the Archdiocese's newspaper for CYO activities.