DBA, Argosy University, 2013.
Major: International Business
Supporting Areas of Emphasis: Accounting
Dissertation Title: "Globalization and the expectations gaap: Exploring the use of
expatriate management to improve the quality of earnings being reported by MNC’s"
M.S., University of New Haven, 1985.
Major: Accounting
Supporting Areas of Emphasis: Taxation
Thesis Title: Replacing the Domestic International Sales Corporation
BS, University of New Haven, 1975.
Major: Accounting
I am a former Senior Tax and Financial Executive with extensive hands on experience in global tax compliance, audit and tax planning for publicly traded corporations. Before returning to the University of New Haven, I have spent over thirty five years between public accounting and corporate practice. This hand’s on experience has put me in a unique position to not only teach theory, but how it applies to real world situations and what students can expect after graduation. My area of research interest is international accounting and taxation which includes transnational transactions and global convergence of accounting standards.
Rainish, R., Mensz, P., Mohs, J. N., Awarded Best In Conference Track, AABRI International Conference Hawaii, "Global Financial Model for the Value Chain," Academic and Business Research Institute, Oahu, Hawaii. (June 12, 2014).
Lotlikar, Parina and Mohs, James, "Examining the Role of Artificial Intelligence on Modern Auditing Techniques" (2021). Accounting Faculty Publications. 10.
Flannery, Kelly and Mohs, James, "Exploring the Impact of Tariffs on the U.S. Economy, FDI and Trade: Lessons from China" (2021). Accounting Faculty Publications. 9.
Fong, Vanessa and Mohs, James, "Exploring the Impact of Tariffs on Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Prosperity" (2020). Accounting Faculty Publications. 8.
Flannery, Kelly and Mohs, James, "Asymmetric Cost Behavior: Exploring Ethical Issues Facing Management" (2020). Accounting Faculty Publications. 7.
Mohs, J. N., & Galloway, A., Evaluating the Effect of Corporate Tax Reductions on Value Chain Sourcing Decisions, Strategic Management Quarterly, June 2019, Vol. 7, No. 3, pp. 1-11.
Mohs, Dr. James N. "Evaluating Flat Tax Theory: A Conceptual Framework." Journal of Business & Economic Policy, vol. 6, no. 4, December 2019. doi.org/10.30845/jbep.v6n4a2
Goldberg, MA, & Mohs, JN. The evolving enforcement of E.U. competition laws. Journal of International Business and Economics, 6(1), pp. 1-6. DOI: 10.15640/jibe.v6n1a1
Mohs, J. N., Wnek, R. & Galloway, A., The Impact of Taxes on Foreign Direct Investments, International Journal of Accounting and Taxation December 2018, Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 54-63
Mohs, James, Goldberg, Martin, Buitrago, David (2017). Base Erosion and Profit Shifting: Options, Opportunities and Alternatives, International Journal of Accounting and Taxation, 5(1), 10-21
Mohs, James (2017). Financial Reporting and the Accounting Expectations Gap. Review of Contemporary Business Research 6(1):25-34.
Mohs, J. N., Goldberg, M. A., Butler, L. W. & Heath, A. M. (2017). "CORPORATE INVERSIONS: NEW CHALLENGES, NEW OPPORTUNITIES." International Journal of Accounting and Taxation, 4(2), 1-15.
Schaffer, B. A. & Mohs, J. N. (2016). "Exploring the effect of Financial Literacy Programs on Low-Income Adults." The Journal of Global Business Management, 2(October 2016).
Mohs, J. N. (2016). "Exploring the use of expatriate management to improve the quality of earnings being reported by MNC's." Journal of Human Resources and Adult Learning, 12(June 2016), 86 - 97.
Rainish, R., Mensz, P., & Mohs, J., Global Financial Model for the Value Chain, Journal of Finance and Accountancy, Volume 18 (January 2015)
See MoreMohs, J with Rainish, R & Mensz, P. (Co-Author & Presenter), University of New Haven Pompea College of Business Research Forum, "Global Model for the Value Chain", West Haven Connecticut (December 3. 2014).
Assistant Professor, University of New Haven. (September 2012 - Present).
Lecturer, University of New Haven. (September 2011 - August 2012).
Practitioner in Residence, University of New Haven. (August 2010 - August 2011).
Adjunct Faculty, University of New Haven. (April 2007 - July 2010).
Principal, J.N.Mohs Associates. (August 2010 - Present).
Director of Taxes - Photronics, Inc. (October 2004 - August 2010).
Manager, Corporate Taxes - Zygo Corporation (June 2002 - October 2004).
Manager of Domestic Tax - ACNielsen Corporation (October 1998 - April 2002).
Manager Tax Planning - United Distillers North America, Inc. (February 1989 - October 1998).
Additionally I have held various positions with Price Waterhouse, Bridgeport Hydraulic Company, Sonat, Inc. Raymark Industries, Inc. and Meritor Credit Corporation. Continuously gained financial and tax responsibility and experience with rolls ranging from Intern to Tax Manager.
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Tax Executives Institute
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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, comments on the town of Avon trying to set a precedent by charging taxes for property owned by Goodwill, a nonprofit organization.
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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, explains what will happen to citizens nationwide if the U.S. were to default on its debt.
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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, comments on the shift from ATMs dispensing money to consumers receiving a prepaid card in exchange for cash and why this has become increasingly popular.
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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, comments on the deadline to file state and federal taxes and how to avoid a penalty if the forms are unsubmitted by April 18.
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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, comments that increasing a state tax may lead to relocations for businesses and employees, resulting in a downward impact on economic growth.
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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, comments on the differences nationwide in state tax policies.
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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, comments on the fiscal year 2024 federal budget proposal that may raise Medicare taxes.
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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, says the suspension or reduction of grocery taxes will provide only temporary relief until price inflation abates it.
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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, discusses the tax returns that were released for former President Donald Trump and the audit done by the IRS.
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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, comments on how to improve your creditworthiness to borrowers.
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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, gave some helpful recommendations on making a budget to plan for holiday spending, advising that shoppers should be aware of emotional purchases.
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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, and David Sacco, a practitioner in residence of finance, comment on layaways making a comeback for consumers who need time to purchase an item in installment payments over the holiday season.
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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, and marketing, comments on why you might consider using a credit card to pay taxes.
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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, says you should be mindful of the terms and conditions when transferring a credit card balance, as ads are not always forthcoming with this information.
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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, explains the interest rates and terms on various credit cards.
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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance and marketing, answers small business owner’s questions for credit cards.
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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, taxation and law, answers questions about what is important to consider in a credit card for international travel.
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James Mohs, an associate professor of accounting, taxation and law, breaks apart what fair credit is and also the important factors to look for when applying for a fair-credit credit card.