The following course introduction videos pertain only to the Masters of Taxation courses offered by the FAU School of Accounting Executive Programs.
This is not a complete list of courses offered. Courses offered may be subject to change. Please call us at 561-297-3002 for more information.
TAX 6025: Concepts of Federal Income Tax
Maria Blake teaches in the Executive Master of Taxation courses at FAU. She also holds a position within the IRS.
Education
- To Be Added
Certifications
- To Be Added
TAX 6025: Concepts of Federal Income Tax
Dr. Smatrakalev has over 30 years in the field of Academia as a researcher in the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and associate professor in numerous Bulgarian Universities. He has held high governmental office as Chairman of the Board and CEO of nonbanking financial Institution in Bulgaria, consultant and evaluator to the World Bank and European Commission. Since 2003 he is instructor at FAU teaching in the field of taxation.
Education
- Other (1998) Carl Duisburg Geselschaft e. V.
- Ph D (1988) Economics, Institute of Economics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
- MS (1982) Economics, University for National and World Economy
- MBA (1981) Business Administration, University for National and World Economy
Certifications
- Commercial Framework for Private Sector Development Certificate
TAX 6025: Concepts of Federal Income Tax
Mary Walsh, native New Englander, has over fifteen years of experience in public accounting (including eight years in the “Big 4”). She joined the FAU faculty in 2008.
Education
- Other (1995) Northeastern University Graduate School of Professional Accounting
- LLM (1992) Taxation, Boston University School of Law Graduate Program
- JD (1991) Law, University of Connecticut School of Law
- BA (1987) English, University of Massachusetts
- Other (1986) English, University of Kent
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant
- Licensed to Practice Law
- Completed the AACSB Bridge Program, Newport Beach, CA
TAX 6065: Federal Tax Research
Graduate of University of South Florida (Ph.D.), Northern Illinois University (MAS), and Michigan State University (BA): all in Accounting
Education
- Ph D (2002) Accounting, Financial Accounting and Reporting, University of South Florida
- MA (1995) Financial Accounting, Northern Illinois University
- BA (1993) Accounting, Michigan State University
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant #28161 — (Active until 10/31/2018)
TAX 6065: Tax Research
Dr. Smatrakalev has over 30 years in the field of Academia as a researcher in the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and associate professor in numerous Bulgarian Universities. He has held high governmental office as Chairman of the Board and CEO of nonbanking financial Institution in Bulgaria, consultant and evaluator to the World Bank and European Commission. Since 2003 he is instructor at FAU teaching in the field of taxation.
Education
- Other (1998) Carl Duisburg Geselschaft e. V.
- Ph D (1988) Economics, Institute of Economics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
- MS (1982) Economics, University for National and World Economy
- MBA (1981) Business Administration, University for National and World Economy
Certifications
- Commercial Framework for Private Sector Development Certificate
TAX 6105: Corporate Taxation
Dr. Smatrakalev has over 30 years in the field of Academia as a researcher in the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and associate professor in numerous Bulgarian Universities. He has held high governmental office as Chairman of the Board and CEO of nonbanking financial Institution in Bulgaria, consultant and evaluator to the World Bank and European Commission. Since 2003 he is instructor at FAU teaching in the field of taxation.
Education
- Other (1998) Carl Duisburg Geselschaft e. V.
- Ph D (1988) Economics, Institute of Economics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
- MS (1982) Economics, University for National and World Economy
- MBA (1981) Business Administration, University for National and World Economy
Certifications
- Commercial Framework for Private Sector Development Certificate
TAX 6205: Partnership Taxation
Dr. Orbach teaches in the Executive Master of Taxation program at FAU.
Education
- Ph D (1978) Accounting, Texas A & M University
- MS (1975) Accounting, Northeastern University
- Other (1974) Mathematics, Brandeis University
- BA (1970) Mathematics, Wesleyan University
- MA (1970) Mathematics, Wesleyan University
Professional Certifications
- CPA, State of Florida
- CPA, State of Texas
TAX 6405: Estates & Trusts: Planning & Taxation
Dr. Smatrakalev has over 30 years in the field of Academia as a researcher in the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and associate professor in numerous Bulgarian Universities. He has held high governmental office as Chairman of the Board and CEO of nonbanking financial Institution in Bulgaria, consultant and evaluator to the World Bank and European Commission. Since 2003 he is instructor at FAU teaching in the field of taxation.
Education
- Other (1998) Carl Duisburg Geselschaft e. V.
- Ph D (1988) Economics, Institute of Economics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
- MS (1982) Economics, University for National and World Economy
- MBA (1981) Business Administration, University for National and World Economy
Certifications
- Commercial Framework for Private Sector Development Certificate
TAX 6525: International Taxation
Education
- To be added
Certifications
- To be added
TAX 6875: Contemporary Tax Topics
Dr. Smatrakalev has over 30 years in the field of Academia as a researcher in the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and associate professor in numerous Bulgarian Universities. He has held high governmental office as Chairman of the Board and CEO of nonbanking financial Institution in Bulgaria, consultant and evaluator to the World Bank and European Commission. Since 2003 he is instructor at FAU teaching in the field of taxation.
Education
- Other (1998) Carl Duisburg Geselschaft e. V.
- Ph D (1988) Economics, Institute of Economics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
- MS (1982) Economics, University for National and World Economy
- MBA (1981) Business Administration, University for National and World Economy
Certifications
- Commercial Framework for Private Sector Development Certificate
TAX 6877: IRS Practice & Procedures
Maria Blake teaches in the Executive Master of Taxation courses at FAU. She also holds a position within the IRS.
Education
- To Be Added
Certifications
- To Be Added
TAX 6877: IRS Practice & Procedures
Graduate of University of South Florida (Ph.D.), Northern Illinois University (MAS), and Michigan State University (BA): all in Accounting
Education
- Ph D (2002) Accounting, Financial Accounting and Reporting, University of South Florida
- MA (1995) Financial Accounting, Northern Illinois University
- BA (1993) Accounting, Michigan State University
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant #28161 — (Active until 10/31/2018)
The following course introduction videos pertain only to the Masters of Taxation courses offered by the FAU School of Accounting Executive Programs.
This is not a complete list of courses offered. Courses offered may be subject to change. Please call us at 561-297-3002 for more information.
TAX 6025: Concepts of Federal Income Tax
Maria Blake teaches in the Executive Master of Taxation courses at FAU. She also holds a position within the IRS.
Education
- To Be Added
Certifications
- To Be Added
TAX 6025: Concepts of Federal Income Tax
Dr. Smatrakalev has over 30 years in the field of Academia as a researcher in the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and associate professor in numerous Bulgarian Universities. He has held high governmental office as Chairman of the Board and CEO of nonbanking financial Institution in Bulgaria, consultant and evaluator to the World Bank and European Commission. Since 2003 he is instructor at FAU teaching in the field of taxation.
Education
- Other (1998) Carl Duisburg Geselschaft e. V.
- Ph D (1988) Economics, Institute of Economics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
- MS (1982) Economics, University for National and World Economy
- MBA (1981) Business Administration, University for National and World Economy
Certifications
- Commercial Framework for Private Sector Development Certificate
TAX 6025: Concepts of Federal Income Tax
Mary Walsh, native New Englander, has over fifteen years of experience in public accounting (including eight years in the “Big 4”). She joined the FAU faculty in 2008.
Education
- Other (1995) Northeastern University Graduate School of Professional Accounting
- LLM (1992) Taxation, Boston University School of Law Graduate Program
- JD (1991) Law, University of Connecticut School of Law
- BA (1987) English, University of Massachusetts
- Other (1986) English, University of Kent
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant
- Licensed to Practice Law
- Completed the AACSB Bridge Program, Newport Beach, CA
TAX 6065: Federal Tax Research
Graduate of University of South Florida (Ph.D.), Northern Illinois University (MAS), and Michigan State University (BA): all in Accounting
Education
- Ph D (2002) Accounting, Financial Accounting and Reporting, University of South Florida
- MA (1995) Financial Accounting, Northern Illinois University
- BA (1993) Accounting, Michigan State University
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant #28161 — (Active until 10/31/2018)
TAX 6065: Tax Research
Dr. Smatrakalev has over 30 years in the field of Academia as a researcher in the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and associate professor in numerous Bulgarian Universities. He has held high governmental office as Chairman of the Board and CEO of nonbanking financial Institution in Bulgaria, consultant and evaluator to the World Bank and European Commission. Since 2003 he is instructor at FAU teaching in the field of taxation.
Education
- Other (1998) Carl Duisburg Geselschaft e. V.
- Ph D (1988) Economics, Institute of Economics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
- MS (1982) Economics, University for National and World Economy
- MBA (1981) Business Administration, University for National and World Economy
Certifications
- Commercial Framework for Private Sector Development Certificate
TAX 6105: Corporate Taxation
Dr. Smatrakalev has over 30 years in the field of Academia as a researcher in the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and associate professor in numerous Bulgarian Universities. He has held high governmental office as Chairman of the Board and CEO of nonbanking financial Institution in Bulgaria, consultant and evaluator to the World Bank and European Commission. Since 2003 he is instructor at FAU teaching in the field of taxation.
Education
- Other (1998) Carl Duisburg Geselschaft e. V.
- Ph D (1988) Economics, Institute of Economics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
- MS (1982) Economics, University for National and World Economy
- MBA (1981) Business Administration, University for National and World Economy
Certifications
- Commercial Framework for Private Sector Development Certificate
TAX 6205: Partnership Taxation
Dr. Orbach teaches in the Executive Master of Taxation program at FAU.
Education
- Ph D (1978) Accounting, Texas A & M University
- MS (1975) Accounting, Northeastern University
- Other (1974) Mathematics, Brandeis University
- BA (1970) Mathematics, Wesleyan University
- MA (1970) Mathematics, Wesleyan University
Professional Certifications
- CPA, State of Florida
- CPA, State of Texas
TAX 6405: Estates & Trusts: Planning & Taxation
Dr. Smatrakalev has over 30 years in the field of Academia as a researcher in the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and associate professor in numerous Bulgarian Universities. He has held high governmental office as Chairman of the Board and CEO of nonbanking financial Institution in Bulgaria, consultant and evaluator to the World Bank and European Commission. Since 2003 he is instructor at FAU teaching in the field of taxation.
Education
- Other (1998) Carl Duisburg Geselschaft e. V.
- Ph D (1988) Economics, Institute of Economics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
- MS (1982) Economics, University for National and World Economy
- MBA (1981) Business Administration, University for National and World Economy
Certifications
- Commercial Framework for Private Sector Development Certificate
TAX 6525: International Taxation
Education
- To be added
Certifications
- To be added
TAX 6875: Contemporary Tax Topics
Dr. Smatrakalev has over 30 years in the field of Academia as a researcher in the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and associate professor in numerous Bulgarian Universities. He has held high governmental office as Chairman of the Board and CEO of nonbanking financial Institution in Bulgaria, consultant and evaluator to the World Bank and European Commission. Since 2003 he is instructor at FAU teaching in the field of taxation.
Education
- Other (1998) Carl Duisburg Geselschaft e. V.
- Ph D (1988) Economics, Institute of Economics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
- MS (1982) Economics, University for National and World Economy
- MBA (1981) Business Administration, University for National and World Economy
Certifications
- Commercial Framework for Private Sector Development Certificate
TAX 6877: IRS Practice & Procedures
Maria Blake teaches in the Executive Master of Taxation courses at FAU. She also holds a position within the IRS.
Education
- To Be Added
Certifications
- To Be Added
TAX 6877: IRS Practice & Procedures
Graduate of University of South Florida (Ph.D.), Northern Illinois University (MAS), and Michigan State University (BA): all in Accounting
Education
- Ph D (2002) Accounting, Financial Accounting and Reporting, University of South Florida
- MA (1995) Financial Accounting, Northern Illinois University
- BA (1993) Accounting, Michigan State University
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant #28161 — (Active until 10/31/2018)