Ronald R. Tidd Curriculum Vitae

Professor, Accounting
Chair, Department of Accounting

Director, Master of Professional Accountancy Program

http://www.rrtidd.com

Central Washington University

College of Business

Email:

Phone: 509.963.2466

EDUCATION and PROFESSION	Ph.D.- University of Minnesota, 1992 B.S.- Iowa State University, 1977 C.P.A.- New Mexico, 1978 to present; Iowa, 1980; Idaho, 1982
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE	Central Washington University, Associate Professor of Accounting, 2001 to present Michigan Technological University, Assistant Professor of Accounting, 1997 to 2001 Syracuse University, Assistant Professor of Accounting, 1991 to 1997 East China University of Technology, Summer 1995 University of Minnesota, Lecturer, 1985 to 1991
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE	Fox & Company, Boise, ID, 1983 to 1985, Tax Supervisor Peat, Marwick, Mitchell, & Co., Des Moines, IA, 1979 to 1983, Tax Manager Whittaker Corp., Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 1979, Financial Planner Peat, Marwick, Mitchell, & Co., Santa Fe, NM, 1977-1979, Staff Auditor
RESEARCH INTERESTS	Impact of the Internet on business and taxation Effective and efficient integration of technology across the curriculum Impact of geo-political forces on tax policy
TEACHING INTERESTS	Computer Forensics, Accounting Information Systems, and eBusiness Taxation
TEACHING AWARDS	Excellence in Teaching Award, College of Business, CWU 2002/2003 Beta Gamma Sigma Faculty Member of the Year, Syracuse University 1995/1996
COMPUTER SKILLS	Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office XP applications, including web site design and management with FrontPage 2002 and the development of theory-based distributed education. Strong working knowledge of Windows-based applications including Adobe Acrobat, MS Money, Quicken, TaxCut, and Pinnacle. Working knowledge of MS Windows operating systems (98/2000/XP Professional), Visio Professional, and various computer forensics tools.
PERSONAL INTERESTS	My Cats Computers

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Curriculum Vitae

PUBLICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS
PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS	“Assessing the Extent of IT Integration Across the Business Curriculum,” Journal of College Teaching & Learning, November 2005.
	“Employer and Employee Rights and Responsibilities in a Networked Office,” co-authored with N. Pigeon, Journal of Individual Employment Rights, October 2004.
	“Analysis of Factors Leading to Success in Intermediate Accounting,” co-authored with K. Martinis and N. Gierlasinski, Journal of Academy of Business and Economics, October 2003.
	“Knowledge Management” In the Internet Encyclopedia to be published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., in web-based and hardcopy formats. September 2003.
	“Students’ Computer Literacy: Covariate for Assessing the Efficacy of Computer Assisted Learning Tools,” co-authored with Richard Fenzel, International Business and Economics Research Journal, November 2002.
	“Streaming Media: Using Broadband to Enliven Learning and Enhance Outcomes,” Business Education and Technology Journal, Spring 2001.

EDITOR REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS	“Acronyms, Applications, and Aspirations: An Update," bimonthly column in TAXES, The Tax Magazine, June 2002.
	“Privacy Practices and Policies: Protection and Confidence in a Networked Environment," bimonthly column in TAXES, The Tax Magazine, April 2002.
	"Databases: Is There One in Your Practice Management Future?," bimonthly column in TAXES, The Tax Magazine, December 2001.
	"Wireless Technologies: Are You Ready to Surf the (Air)Waves?," bimonthly column in TAXES, The Tax Magazine, October 2001.
	"Updates: A Cornucopia from The Tech Frontier," bimonthly column in TAXES, The Tax Magazine, August 2001.
	"The Technological Imperative: What to Learn and How to Learn IT," bimonthly column in TAXES, The Tax Magazine, June 2001.
	"Disaster Recovery: Do You Have a Proactive Plan?," bimonthly column in TAXES, The Tax Magazine, April 2001.
	"E-Signatures: Will You Encode Your John Hancock?," bimonthly column in TAXES, The Tax Magazine, February 2001.
	"Taxation and Internet Commerce Update: Much Paper, Little Progress," bimonthly column in TAXES, The Tax Magazine, December 2000.
	"Web-Based Resources for Tax Professionals- An Update," bimonthly column in TAXES, The Tax Magazine, October 2000.
	"The XYZ Program: A B-Web Incarnate," bimonthly column in TAXES, The Tax Magazine, August 2000.
	"Virtual Private Networks: Secure Communications for a Networked Professional," bimonthly column in TAXES, The Tax Magazine, June 2000.
	"Security in the Wake of the February Attacks," monthly column in TAXES, The Tax Magazine, April 2000.
	"Technology's Avenues, Applications, and Acronyms for the New Year," monthly column in TAXES, The Tax Magazine, March 2000.
	"Web-Based Business Models," monthly column in TAXES, The Tax Magazine, February 2000.
	"Internet Taxation and Regulation: An Update," monthly column in TAXES, The Tax Magazine, January 2000.
	"The Networked Professional: Total Cost of Ownership," monthly column in TAXES, The Tax Magazine, December 1999.
	"Knowledge Management: The Challenge for a Networked Professional," monthly column in TAXES, The Tax Magazine, November 1999.
	"Web Search Engines and Directories-A First Step in Knowledge Management," monthly column in TAXES, The Tax Magazine, October 1999.
	"Web-Based Business Valuation," monthly column in TAXES, The Tax Magazine, September 1999.
	"Web-Based Estate Planning," monthly column in TAXES, The Tax Magazine, August 1999.
	"Security and Privacy for Networked Tax Professionals," monthly column in TAXES, The Tax Magazine, July 1999.
	"Establishing Your Virtual Office," monthly column in TAXES, The Tax Magazine, June 1999.
	"Desktop to Net With Ease," The Tax Adviser, May 1999.
	"Electronic Commerce- Interjurisdictional Issues, Part II," monthly column in TAXES, The Tax Magazine, May 1999.
	"Electronic Commerce- Interjurisdictional Issues, Part I," monthly column in TAXES, The Tax Magazine, April 1999.
	"The Information Superhighway: Establishing Your Nexus," monthly column in TAXES, The Tax Magazine, March 1999.
	"Electronic Compliance: Digitized Returns and Records," monthly column in TAXES, The Tax Magazine, February 1999.
	"Electronic Commerce- The Potential and the Processes," monthly column in TAXES, The Tax Magazine, January 1999.
	"The Year 2000 Problem," monthly column in TAXES, The Tax Magazine, December 1998.
	"Taxation and Internet Commerce," monthly column in TAXES, The Tax Magazine, November 1998.

BOOKS, CDs, and WEB-BASED MATERIALS	“Web-Based Information Management: Developing a 21^st Century Career,” in Methods, Topics and Issues in Tax Education: A Year 2000 Perspective, J. Meade (ed.), American Taxation Association, September 2001.
	Information Systems: Journals, Control Accounts, and Subsidiary Ledgers. Authored web-based learning module for Active Learning Technologies, 2000.
	Financial Statement Analysis: An Introduction. Authored web-based learning module for Active Learning Technologies, 2000.
	Internal Controls and Ethics. Authored web-based learning module for Active Learning Technologies.
	Time Value of Money. Authored web-based learning module for Active Learning Technologies, 2000.
	Long-Lived Assets and Depreciation. Authored web-based learning module for Active Learning Technologies, 2000.
	Tax Point: An Interactive Taxation Learning System. Contributing author on interactive, multimedia CD-ROM course material authored by Professors John Everett and Cherie O’Neil. October 1996-1999.
	Study Guide–Tax Point. July 1996, 1998.

NON-REFEREED ARTICLES	“Creating Your Learning Community: Online Sources," software review, The Journal of the American Taxation Association, Fall 2001.
	"Say Goodbye To Your CPA," ON Magazine, March 2001.
	"Document Management Applications: Software for the Information Age," software review, The Journal of the American Taxation Association, Fall 2000.
	"Adobe Acrobat 4.0," software review, The Journal of the American Taxation Association, Spring 2000.
	"RealPresenter Add-in 5.0," software review, The Journal of the American Taxation Association, Fall 1999.
	“Tax Analysts’ Basic OneDisk,” software review, The Journal of the American Taxation Association, Spring 1999.
	“Microsoft FrontPage 98,” software review, The Journal of the American Taxation Association, Fall 1998.
	“Microsoft NetMeeting (version 2.0),” software review, The Journal of the American Taxation Association, Spring 1998.
	“Crossword Creator for Windows,” software review, The Journal of the American Taxation Association, Fall 1997.
	“Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows 95,” software review, The Journal of the American Taxation Association, Spring 1997.
	"pcAnywhere for Windows,” software review, The Journal of the American Taxation Association, Fall 1996.
	"Premise for Windows,” software review, The Journal of the American Taxation Association, Fall 1996.
	“Assessing Computer Based Learning Tools: Student Characteristics,” The Accounting Educator, Spring 1995.
	"Price Waterhouse Education Funding Software,” software review, The Journal of the American Taxation Association, Fall 1995.
	“Efficiency and Effectiveness via Automation: A Role for Macro Commands,” The Accounting Educator, January 1995.
	"Price Waterhouse Retirement Funding Software,” software review, The Journal of the American Taxation Association, Spring 1995.
	"Assessing the Efficacy of Computer Based Learning," The Accounting Educator, Fall 1994.
	“MicroHelp UnInstaller 2 for Windows,” software review, The Journal of the American Taxation Association, Fall 1994.
	“To Integrate or Not to Integrate: A Framework for Evaluating Technology in the Accounting Curriculum,” The Accounting Educator, Fall 1994.
	“Grammatik 5 for Windows,” software review, The Journal of the American Taxation Association, Spring 1994.
	“For Good and Evil Book,” book review, The Journal of the American Taxation Association, Spring 1994.
	“Microsoft PowerPoint,” software review, The Journal of the American Taxation Association, Fall 1993.

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS	“Web-Based Learning Modules: A Theory-Based Framework for 21^st Century Tax Education,” accepted for presentation at the Mountain Plains Management Conference, Moscow, Idaho, October 2003.
	“Factors Indicating Success in Intermediate Accounting,” joint effort by N. Gierlasinski, K. Martinis, and R. Tidd, presentation by Gierlasinski at Western Decision Sciences Institute, Hawaii, April 2003.
	“Students’ Computer Literacy: Covariate for Assessing the Efficacy of Computer Assisted Learning Tools,” presentation at the 2002 International Applied Business Research Conference, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, March 2002. (Best paper award.)
	“Information Technologies in Accounting: The Mundane and the Mystical,” presentation at the Managing Information Technologies Conference, Syracuse, October 1996.
	"Assessing Geo-Political Forces: Unexplored Determinants of Marginal Tax Rates, 1975 - 1988,” abstract in the Proceedings of the 1996 Northeast Regional Meeting of the American Accounting Association, New York City, April 1996.
	"Geo-Political Considerations in the Determination of Marginal Tax Rates," abstract in Proceedings of the First Annual North American Tax Policy Conference, Detroit, June 1995.
	“Reengineering Accounting Education with Computer Assisted Learning: (Developing Coherence Between the Computations and the Code),” Proceedings of the Twenty Second Annual Conference of the International Business Schools Computing Association, Baltimore, July 1994.
	“Computer Simulations: One Tool for Reengineering Business Education (Tax Planning for Owner/Officer Compensation),” Proceedings of the Twenty Second Annual Conference of the International Business Schools Computing Association, Baltimore, July 1994 (refereed)
	“Simulations for Planning: One Tool for Reengineering Education (As Applied to Tax),” 11th Annual Conference of the World Association of Case Research & Case Research Applications, Montreal, June 1994 (refereed)
	“Professional Writing and Tax Research Under Constrained Academic Resources,” New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants Conference on Innovations in Techniques and Content in Teaching Accounting, New York City, May 1994 (not refereed)
	“Integrating Computer Technology into the Tax Curriculum,” Proceedings of the Twenty First Annual Conference of the International Business Schools Computing Association, Denver, July 1993 (refereed)

PUBLICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS