Ellen Best, Ph.D.
Area(s) of Expertise: Taxation, Managerial Accounting
Overview
Dr. Best joined the faculty of the Mike Cottrell College of Business at the University of North Georgia in 2013. She holds a Masters of Taxation degree from Georgia State University and also a Ph.D. in Accounting. Prior to her time at UNG, Dr. Best worked in corporate taxation at KPMG, concentrating mainly on foreign inbound clients.
Courses Taught
- ACCT 2101: Principles of Accounting I
- ACCT 2102: Principles of Accounting II
- ACCT 3350: Federal Income Taxation
- ACCT 4350: Advanced Federal Income Taxation
- ACCT 6300: Accounting for Decision Making
Education
- Ph.D., Accounting, Georgia State University, 2014
- M.Tx., Taxation, Georgia State University, 2006
- BBA, Accounting, Georgia State University, 2004
Research/Special Interests
Taxation, accounting education, judgment and decision making, business ethics
Work Experience
Instructor and Research Assistant
Georgia State University, J. Mack Robinson College of Business
2007-2011
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Georgia State University, J. Mack Robinson College of Business
2004-2005
Tax Associate
KPMG LLP
2004-2007