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Susan Ferguson

Instructor of Accounting
   
Office: 340 Zane Showker Hall
Phone: 540-568-3089
Email: fergussq@jmu.edu
Mailing address: JMU, College of Business, Harrisonburg, VA 22807

 

 

 

 

Education:
M.S., Tax Consulting, University of Virginia, 2002
B.B.A., Accounting, College of William and Mary, 1982

Professional Interests: 
Financial accounting, tax, ethics, fraud

Personal Interests: 
Fitness, cooking/baking, reading

Current Courses Taught: 
COB 241
COB 242
MGT 375

Key Publications:
Nichols, N. B., Ferguson, S. Q., VanDenburgh, W. (2010). Dependency Exemption Issues for College Students. Tax Adviser, 41(8), 546-554.

VanDenburgh, W., Ferguson, S. Q., Nichols, N. B. (2009). Revisit the Use of Section 529 Plans for Funding College Expenses. Practical Tax Strategies, 83(4), 218-228.

Positions Held: 
VSCPA Board Member (2012-present)