W. TERRY DANCER
PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTING
VITAE
THROUGH JANUARY, 2009
Education: University of Mississippi, Ph. D., Accountancy, 1988
Henderson State University, M. B. A., 1978
Henderson State University, B.S.E., Physical Education, 1973
Employment: Arkansas State University, Associate Professor of accounting, 1990-present
Arkansas State University, Assistant Professor of Accounting, 1982-1990
University of Mississippi, Teaching Assistant, 1981-1982
Arkansas State University, Instructor of Accounting, 1979-1981
Arkansas State University, Instructor of Finance, 1978-1979
Professional
Experience: River Marine Corporation, Cost/Payroll Accountant, 1975-1978
United States Army, Platoon Leader, Liaison Officer, Battalion Drug and
Race Relations Officer, 1972-1975
Publications
Books
Book dealing with the Cost of Higher Education in Arkansas is being updated and update will be distributed to a number of High School Guidance counselors during April 2007.
Journals
“Small Business Retirement Planning”, Advance for Audiologists, Volume 10, No. 1, (Jan/Feb 2008), pp. 58-59.
“The Essence of Accounting”, Accounting Instructors’ Report, (Fall 2007), pp. 6-7.
“Home Office Deductions”, Journal of Accountancy, Volume 202, Number 2, (December, 2006), pp. 42-45.
“The Secret to Business Success”, Advance for Audiologists, Volume 8, Number 6, (November/December, 2006), pp 23-25.
“Financing your Private Practice: Life Cycle of a Business”, Advance for Providers of Post-Acute Care , Volume 9, Number 2 ( March/April, 2006), pp. 13-14.
“Steering Toward Success”, Advance for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, Volume 15, Number 32, (August 8, 2005), p. 16.
“Live happily ever After: Financial Indicators for the answers”, Advance for Audiologists, Volume 7, Number 4, (July/Aug 2005), pp. 58-62.
“Steering Toward Success”, Advance for Audiologists, Volume 7, Number 3, (May/June 2005), pp. 52-54.
“Financial Worksheets for your Practice”, Advance for Audiologists on line Edition, July, 2005, (4 pages).
“The Business of Audiology”, Advance for Audiologists On-Line Edition, January 2005, (5 pages).
“Tax Deductions may help fight obesity”, Journal of Accountancy, Volume 198, number 6, (December 2004), p. 117.
“Deducting the cost of Laser Eye Surgery”. Journal of Accountancy, Volume 198, Number 5, (November 2004), p. 109.
“Designing and Implementing an Assessment Process, Global Business Perspectives Business Research Yearbook, Volume IV, Number 1, (March 1999), pp. 15-20, with Jim Washam, Georgia Hale, Gary Latanich, Roger Roderick, and Emil Theis.
“Risky Roth IRA’s”, Journal of Accountancy, (December 1999), pp. 123-124, with Glen Jones and Jim Washam.
“Poor Divorce Planning can be Costly”, Journal of Accountancy, (May 1998), p. 83, with Tina Quinn.
“A New Small Business Pension Plan: Simple is the Key”, The Small Business Owners Forum, Volume 1, Number 2, (October 1997), p. 2.
“Peer Rating in Higher Education”, Journal of Education for Business,
Volume 67, Number 5, (May/June 1992), PP. 306-309.
“Honest Effort”: A Method for Evaluating Homework”, Accounting Instructors Report, Volume XI, Number 1(spring, 1992), pp. 7-
“Assisting Business Teachers in Lowering their Tax Liability to its Absolute Minimum: Keeping Records, Journal of Education for Business, Volume 61, Number 2, (November 1985), pp. 53-56.
“Developing and Publishing a Quality Journal”, Intergenerational Issues in speech, hearing, and Language”, Volume 1, Number 1 (Winter/Spring 1992), pp. 2-4.
“Tax Avoidance Strategies for Business Education” Journal of Education for Business, Volume 61, Number 1 (October 1985), pp. 5-7.
“A Checklist to help lower the Tax Liability of Business Teachers”, Journal of Education for Business, Volume 64, Number 2 (March 1988), pp. 256-261.
“Tax Planning for Business Educators”, Journal of Education for Business, Volume 63, Number 1, (January 1987), pp. 187-188.
“Educating your Teacher Clients: Deductible Travel Expenses While Pursuing Further Studies”, The National Public Accountant, (March 1985) pp. 22-25.
Proceedings
“The Marriage Tax Penalty lives On”, Annual meeting of the American Academy of Accounting and Finance, (December 2007), Abstract only.
“Experiential learning in cost Accounting”, Annual Meeting of the
American Academy of Accounting and Finance, (December 2007), Abstract only.
“The Absolute Necessity to Reform Pension Accounting”, Annual meeting of the American Academy of Accounting and Finance, (January 2004), pp. 231-235.
“Analyzing the Variables that Affect Accounting Educator Salaries”, Southwest Business Symposium, Edmond, Oklahoma, (April 2002), with Sanithia Boyd, David Boyd, and Dana Slatton, pp 22-23. Abstract only.
“Understanding, Calculating, and Communicating the Marriage Penalty Tax”, Hawaii Conference on Business, Honolulu, Hawaii, (June 2001), with Glen Jones, pp. D4-D14.
“Roth IRA’s: Legitimate Tax Break or Congressional Marketing Scheme”, Hawaii Conference on Business, Honolulu, Hawaii, (June 2001) with Glen Jones and Jim Washam. pp. D15-D20.
“An Assessment of the True Earnings of Accounting Educators”, Hawaii Conference on Business, Honolulu, Hawaii, (June 2001), p D-21. Abstract only.
“The Risks of Roth IRA’s, Proceedings of the Midwest Accounting Society, Chicago, Illinois (March 1999), pp.100-108.
“Accounting Education: Are we Headed in the Right Direction”, Proceedings of the Midwest Accounting Society, Chicago, Illinois (March 1998), Abstract only.
“The effects of Daily Evaluation on Student Achievement in Basic Accounting”, Proceedings of the American Accounting Association Midwest Regional Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri (April, 1998). Pp. 79-91.
“Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century: Accounting Education through Distance Learning Technology, Proceedings of the Midwest Accounting Society, Chicago, Illinois (March 1997), Abstract only.
“An Assessment of the True Earnings of Accounting Educators”, Proceedings of the Midwest Accounting Society, Chicago, Illinois (March 1993),pp. 198-202.
“A Study of Factors Students rely on when rejecting a Career in Accounting Education”, Proceedings of the Midwest Accounting Society, Chicago, Ill (March, 1992), pp. 2-7.
“The Effects of Audio Cassette Usage on Student Achievement in Basic Accounting, Proceedings of the American Accounting Association Southwest Region Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, (March 1992), pp 207-212.
“An Empirical Analysis of Career Choice Factors Among Masters Level Accounting Students”, Proceedings of the Midwest Accounting Society , Chicago, Ill (March, 1989), pp. 34-44.
Articles under Editorial Review
“The Essence of Accounting” under review at the Accounting Instructors’ Report
“Experiential learning in Cost Accounting” under review at Advances in Accounting Education.
Grants and Contracts
None during this time period.
Other Publications and Software
“Micro Accountant: Fundamentals of Accounting” Teacher’s Guide
J. Walsh Publisher, Portland, Maine. (This item was published yearly during the 90’s and sold hundreds of copies, I wrote the accounting workbook for students to practice their accounting skills)
Book Review: Review of “Catfishing in the South”, Arkansas Review: A Journal of Delta Studies, (April 2004), p. 72.
CURRENT BUSINESS ISSUES ARTICLES FOR SUN
“Insurance owners urged to check Policies”, Jonesboro Sun, March 2007
“Actual costs for Hospital Care”, Jonesboro Sun, Feb 07
“Accounting for Alcohol”, Jonesboro Sun, February 2007
“Dozens more Liquor permits?’ Jonesboro Sun, Oct 2006
“Craighead Electric may owe you”, Jonesboro Sun, Sep 06
“Save it, Spend it, or give it back”, Jonesboro Sun, July 06
“Wet vs. Dry: An Accounting/Tax Perspective”, Jonesboro, Sun, June 2006.
“Federal Income Taxes: Fair or Unfair”, Jonesboro Sun, May, 2006
“College Students are not Customers”, Jonesboro Sun, April 2006
“The Cost of Higher Education in Arkansas”, Jonesboro Sun, February 2006.
“Katrina Aftermath: Cost Assessment”, Jonesboro Sun, September 2005
“Making sense out of the Numbers” Jonesboro Sun, February 2005
“Business Reporting requires Forms”, Jonesboro Sun, November 2004
“Tax Preparation Choices”, Jonesboro Sun, February 2004
“Taxes on Stock Dividends”, Jonesboro Sun, June 2003
“Dealing with unwanted Sales Calls”, Jonesboro Sun, November 2003
“Business Savings under New Tax Law”, Jonesboro Sun, December 2003.
“The GAAP may end Soon”, Jonesboro Sun, January 2003
“Some Donations Deductible”, Jonesboro Sun, August, 2002
“Court Decisions Benefit Taxpayers”, Jonesboro Sun, April 2002
“Tax Avoidance vs. Tax Evasion” Jonesboro Sun, February, 2001
“Tax Cuts benefit Taxpayers”, Jonesboro Sun, December 2001
“Recent tax legislation benefits taxpayers”, Jonesboro Sun, 2000
“Internet is Modern Version of one room school”, Jonesboro Sun, 2000
“Taxpayers benefit from legislation”, Jonesboro Sun, April, 1999
“Roth Benefits may be zero”, Jonesboro Sun, December, 1998
“Your Marriage Privilege Tax”, Jonesboro Sun, July, 1998
“Roth IRA will save American Taxpayers”, Jonesboro Sun, February 98
“A new Small business Pension Plan”, Jonesboro Sun, October, 97
“Business Ethics”, Jonesboro Sun, February, 97
Papers
Presented:
Paper entitled “A Practical Look at Roth IRA’s versus Traditional IRA’s,” 10th Annual meeting of the American Academy of Accounting and Finance, December 9-11, 2004, New Orleans, Louisiana
Paper entitled “Gaining a Better Understanding of TIAA,” 10th Annual meeting Of the American Academy of Accounting and Finance, December 9-11, 2004, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Paper entitled “The Absolute Necessity to Reform Pension Accounting,” 9th Annual meeting of the American Academy of Accounting and Finance, December 11-13, 2003, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Paper entitled AAn Assessment of the True Value of a Stock Option, 8th Annual meeting of the American Academy of Accounting and Finance, December 4-7, 2002, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Paper entitled "Robust Portfolio Selection, Annual Meeting of the Decision Sciences Institute, November 20-23, 1999, New Orleans, Louisiana, with Farhad Moeeni and Chris Lowery.
Paper entitled ADistance Learning: Accounting Education in the 21st Century, Sixth Annual Meeting of the American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences, February 18-23, 1999, Las Vegas, Nevada, with Tina Quinn.
Professional
Activities:
Midwest Accounting Society Member, 1996-1999
Member, Board of Directors, 1996-1999
Paper Reviewer for Professional Meeting, 1996-1999
Session Chair for Professional Meeting, 1996-1999, 2001
North American Accounting Society, 1999-2006
Member, Board of Directors, 1999-2006
Paper Reviewer for Professional Meeting, 2000
(The North American Accounting Society was previously the Midwest Accounting Society).
National Society of Accountants, member, 1997-1998.
American Association of University Professors, 1996-present
Delta Center for Entrepreneurship, Board Member, 1997-199
2006 Workshop participation: Invited to and attended a two day workshop titled Blue Sky workshop for Thompson Publishing. The event was a two day, about 12 hour event. Participants were invited to make comments about the new edition of Warren’s Principles text book and participate in an extensive study of the technology available with the new edition of the text.
Conference participation: 8th annual meeting of the American Academy of Accounting and Finance, Dec 4-7, 2002, New Orleans, La.
Conference participation: 9th annual meeting of the American Academy of Accounting and Finance, Dec 11-13, 2003, New Orleans, La.,
Conference Participation: 10th annual meeting of the American Academy of Accounting and Finance, Dec 9-11, 2004, New Orleans, La.
Workshop: AImproving Teaching Effectiveness at the Hawaii Conference on Business, Honolulu Hawaii, June 13-17, 2001.
Workshop: AUsing Assessment for Continuous Improvement at the Annual meeting of the North American Accounting Society, Chicago, Illinois, March1-3, 2000.
Teleconference: Delta Center for Entrepreneurship, Grant Writing, Arkansas State University, February, 1999.
Workshop: Faculty Research Grants and proposals, Arkansas State University, February, 1999.
Workshop: Faculty Leave, Arkansas State University, November, 1998.
Workshop: AEffective Use of Multi Media and the Internet Instructional Design Issues at the annual meeting of the Midwest Accounting Society, Chicago, Illinois, March, 1997.
Workshop: ATeam Building Strategies for the first year Accounting Course at the annual meeting of the Midwest Accounting Society, Chicago, Illinois, March, 1998.
Workshop: AInstructional Technology presented by the Center for Learning Technology, Arkansas State University, June 1997, 40 classroom hours.
Seminar: AWebsite Development by the College of Business Faculty Development Committee., spring, 1998.
Tax Forum for Small Business Owners, Arkansas Society of CPA’s, Little Rock, Arkansas, June 1998, 8 classroom hours.
Service: Arkansas State University
ASU Committees
Departmental:
Scholarship: 02, 03,04,05,06.07
Accounting Curriculum: 98,99,00,01,02,03,04,05,06,07
Teaching Portfolio: 96,97,98
Text Selection: 96, 97,01.02,03,04,05,06,07
Planning Committee: 98,99,00,04,05,06,07
Accounting Search Committee: 97,98,99,05,06,07,08
Grievance Member for College Pool: 97,98,99,00,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08
MaCC Development Committee: 02,03
Recruiting Committee: 05, 06,07: Chair of committee 06,07
PRT 07,08
College:
Graduate Curriculum: 97,98,99,00,01,02,03
Faculty Professional Development: 96,97,98,99,00,04, 05,06
Chair of FPDC: 98,99
Communications Assessment: 96,97,98,99,00,01.02,03
Chair of Communications Assessment: 96,97,98,99,00,01.02,03
Intellectual Contributions Committee: 98,99,00
Assessment (standing Committee) 97,98,99,00,01.02,03,04
Admissions and Credits Committee 02,03,04
Chair, Admissions and Credits 02,03,04
Faculty Professional Development Committee: 04,05,06
Recruiting and Scholarship Committee, 04,05,
Recruiting Committee (now separate from Scholarship Committee) 06, 07
Scholarship Committee (now separate from Recruiting Committee) 06, 07
University:
University Faculty Achievement Awards: 96,97,98,99
General Advisor for Undeclared Majors: 96,97,98,99,00,01,02,03
University Admissions and Credits Committee 02,03,04
University NCA Reaccredidation Committee 01,02
University Honors Committee: 06, 07