James Mohs, Ph.D.
Instructor
What is your educational background?
B.S. Accounting – University of New Haven 1975, M.S. Accounting/Tax Concentration – University of New Haven 1985, D.B.A. International Business/Accounting Concentration – Argosy University (in progress).
How long have you taught at the University of New Haven, and what courses do you teach?
I was an Adjunct Instructor between 2007 and 2010, a Practitioner in Residence between 2010 and 2011 and a lecturer from 2011 to the present time. The courses I teach are: Introduction to Financial Accounting, Intermediate Financial Accounting, Financial Accounting for Managers – Graduate, Managerial Accounting for Managers – Graduate, Federal Taxation 1, Federal Taxation 2, Federal Taxation 1 – Graduate, Taxation of Business Entities – Graduate, Independent Studies.
How would you describe your role as an advisor and mentor?
Informally I have and continue to make myself available to students to assist in any issue they may have.
What are some fun facts about you?
I collect vintage guitars, coins, stamps and sports memorabilia. I am also an avid Red Sox fan. I have traveled extensively through Asia and Europe and am tri-lingual (although not fluent).
What advice would you give to prospective students and their parents?
Enjoy your academic experience and university life. Participate, make new friends and develop skill sets. Good grades will get you a job, work habits and solid skill sets will allow you to keep them. Most of all just never settle for the status quo.
What is your favorite thing about the University of New Haven?
I think my favorite thing about the University of New Haven is the meteoric growth I have witnessed since I was an undergraduate student. New facilities, programs the facility engagement level to name a few.
How does the University of New Haven's accounting program differ from other reputable colleges and Universities?
The University of New Haven offers a B.S. in Accounting which includes in its core 36 credit hours of accounting. The 36 credit hours are the required amount for certification. Many other universities offer BBA’s or concentrations that don’t meet the certification requirements. In addition, the University of New Haven is continuing to look at partnering opportunities with other CoB departments with the view of increasing options and opportunities for a more diversified accounting education.
What professional experience have you had and how does it benefit the University of New Haven accounting students?
Before joining the Accounting and Law Department at the University of New Haven, I spent over thirty five years between public accounting and corporate practice. This hands-on experience has put me in a unique position to not only teach theory, but how it applies to the real world and what they can anticipate after graduation.
