Faculty
Mr. Alfonso Oddo, M.B.A., CPA
Professor of Accounting
College of Business Administration – Accounting
Email: aroddo@niagara.edu
Phone: (716) 286-8158
Fax: (716) 286-8206
Office Location: Bisgrove Hall, 2nd floor, Rm 251A
Office Hours: Spring 10: Mon, Wed, Fri 2:30-5:00
Curriculum Vitae
Bio
Professor Oddo joined the faculty in 1972. He received his CPA from New York State in 1971 and his Master of Business Administration from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1976. He is the Chair of the Accounting Department and the Associate Director of Niagara University's Center for International Accounting Education and Research.
Professor Oddo's current research interests include innovative education methods, business ethics, and international accounting issues. His publications include computer software programs and numerous journal articles and conference presentations. He has presented seminars for accounting educators around the country on the user approach to teaching accounting.
Professor Oddo is a member of the New York State Society of CPAs, the Institute of Management Accountants and the American Accounting Association. Among his many service activities, he coordinates the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE). He received the Sears Roebuck award for teaching excellence and campus leadership and the Vincentian Service award.
Courses taught by Professor Oddo:
- Accounting 111 - Financial Accounting
- Accounting 112 - Management Accounting
- Accounting 223 - Intermediate Accounting I
- Accounting 224 - Intermediate Accounting II
Current Research
Current research interests include innovative education methods, active and service-learning projects, business ethics, and international accounting issues. My research is primarily focused on improving the learning experience in the classroom and in the community.
Current Involvement
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free tax assistance to low-income and elderly people in our community. Beta Alpha Psi is the international honor society for accounting and financial information students. Niagara University's Lambda Chi chapter and the Accounting Society are involved in VITA and many other community service projects.
Educational Background
MBA, SUNY Buffalo; CPA, New York State