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Peter Dorff

Peter Dorff

Title: Part Time Faculty
Dept/Program: GW Daverio School of Accountancy


Education

  • MBA, Accounting Concentration - University of Akron, (1982)
  • BS Psychology - Xavier University, (1973)

Biography

Peter Dorff is an adjunct professor in accounting. He holds CPA, CMA, CFM, and CIA certifications and has held teaching positions at Kent State University Stark Campus, University of Akron, Kennesaw State University, and Morehouse College. In addition, he taught for the Becker CPA Review for 25 years. His work experience includes both industry experience, at Liquid Carbonic Corporation, and public accounting experience at Ernst & Young. He received his MBA from the University of Akron and his BS from Xavier University.

Licensures and Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), (1982)
  • Certified Management Accountant (CMA), (1992)
  • Certified in Financial Management (CFM), (2001)
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), (2008) (inactive)

  • Professional & Academic Experience

    Professional Memberships

    • Secretary of the Board of Directors, the Ohio Regional Council of the Institute of Management Accountants 2016 – present
    • Board Member, Akron/Canton Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants 2020 - present
    • President of the Akron/Canton Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants 2021 - 2022
    • Member of the Income Tax Review Board for the city of Kent, Ohio 2017 – 2022

    Research

    Journal Articles

    • Dorff, P.G. (2016). Online accounting course design: One professor's approach. Business Education Innovation Journal, 8(1), 106-110.

    Presentations

    • Dorff, P.G. (2016). First-time Online Course Development and Delivery. Poster presentation.
      Teachers of Accounting at Two-Year Colleges Conference (TACTYC) Annual Conference: Denver, CO.
    • Dorff, P.G. (2015). Online Course Delivery for the Beginner. Poster presentation.
      University Teaching Council Conference: Kent, OH


    Courses

    My teaching interests are Financial and Managerial accounting.

    • Fall 2023

      • ACCT 201, section 770, Accounting Principles I
      • ACCT 301, section 501, Cost Management and Control
    • Summer 2023

      • ACCT 301, section 501, Cost Management and Control
    • Spring 2023

      • ACCT 202, section 770, Accounting Principles II
      • ACCT 301, section 001, Cost Management and Control
    • Fall 2022

      • ACCT 201, section 770, Accounting Principles I
      • ACCT 301, section 501, Cost Management and Control
    • Summer 2022

      • ACCT 301, section 501, Cost Management and Control
    • Spring 2022

      • ACCT 202, section 770, Accounting Principles II
      • ACCT 301, section 001, Cost Management and Control
    • Fall 2021

      • ACCT 201, section 770, Accounting Principles I
      • ACCT 301, section 001, Cost Management and Control
    • Spring 2021

      • ACCT 202, section 770, Accounting Principles II