Esther R. Bunn Faculty Vita (September 1, 2008 - August 31, 2013) Department: School of Accountancy Rank: Professor Qualification Status: PQ Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track EDUCATION BBA, 2005. Institution: Stephen F. Austin State University Specialization/Major: Accounting MPA, 2005. Institution: Stephen F Austin State University Specialization/Major: Accounting PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT Lecturer Stephen F. Austin State University, 2007 - Present Senior Accountant Richard P Loughlin CPA, 1997-2007 Position Description: Supervision of bookkeeping staff; Income tax preparation; Compilation of financial statements to include statement of cash flows; Consultation with clients regarding bookkeeping, accounting, and tax issues; Perform compliance audits and audits for school districts, water districts, and not-for-profit organizations; Preparation of sales tax reports Administrative Assistant Henderson Independent School District, 1987-1997 Position Description: General secretarial duties; bank reconciliation; budget preparation; election duties INTELLECTUAL CONTRIBUTIONS Peer Reviewed Journal Articles Ethridge, J. R., Marsh, T. A., Bunn, E. R. (2011). Environmental Risks: Doing Business in China. Journal of Business Case Studies/The Clute Institute, 7(1), 107-112. Other Intellectual Contributions Presentations
Bunn, E. R. (Author Only), Mary, F. (Author Only), Marsh, T. A. (Presenter & Author), International Conference on Learning and Administration in Higher Education 2013, "Online Accounting Education at Rural Southwest Institution," International Conference on Learning and Administration in Higher Education, Nashville, TN. (May 23, 2013). Bunn, E. R., "The Importance of Accounting," Rusche College of Business, Room 455. (November 1, 2012). Bunn, E. R., Accounting Education Conference, "Best Practices in Online Courses," Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Austin TX. (October 26, 2012). Bunn, E. R., "Why Choose Accounting as a Profession," Rusche College of Business, Room 453. (October 10, 2012). Ethridge, J. R. (Author Only), Marsh, T. A. (Presenter & Author), Bunn, E. R. (Author Only), 2011 Las Vegas International Business & Economic Conference, "Auditing Standards at a Global Level," The Clute Institute, Las Vegas. (October 11, 2011). Bunn, E. R. (Author Only), Marsh, T. A. (Presenter & Author), Ethridge, J. R. (Author Only), The Southwest AAA Regional Meeting, "Risky Business: Going to China," Federation of Business Disciplines, Houston Texas. (March 12, 2011). Marsh, T. A. (Presenter & Author), Ethridge, J. R. (Author Only), Bunn, E. R. (Author Only), Tenth Annual IBER & ITLC Conference, "Environmental Risks: Doing Business in China," Clute Institute, Las Vegas NV. (October 12, 2010). Rogers, V. C. (Leader), Ethridge, J. R., Spradling, D. W., Hunt, G. L., Graves, S. M., Marsh, T. A., Bunn, E. R., Accounting Education and Research Forum, "Perceived Preparedness for Accounting Internships From a Student Perspective: A Longitudinal Study: Part One," University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX. (March 26, 2010). Poster Presentations Bunn, E. R., Bright Ideas Conference, "A is for Accounting, B is for Balance, C is for Cash," Stephen F Austin State University, Nacogdoches TX. (April 11, 2012). Bunn, E. R., Holcombe, C., Bright Ideas Conference, "Gerald W Schlief School of Accountancy & Aeronautics," Stephen F Austin State University, Nacogdoches TX. (April 8, 2010). PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES Certified Online Instructor, Stephen F Austin State University, Local. (May 7, 2008 - Present). Certified Public Accountant, Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, State. (April 12, 2006 - Present). HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS Beta Alpha Psi Outstanding Faculty Award, Beta Alpha Psi, Teaching. (April 2013). Marlin Young Teaching Excellence Nominee, Gerald W Schlief School of Accountancy, Teaching. (March 2013). "Favorite Professor", Beta Gamma Sigma, Teaching. (March 2012). Received "Favorite Professor" invitation to Beta Gamma Sigma induction ceremony from a former student. Day of Gratitude, Office of Dean of Student Affairs/Teaching Excellence Center, Teaching. (April 30, 2010).
Received written thank-you note and token of appreciation from student which signified I had made a difference in their life. Rusche College of Business Teaching Excellence Nominee, Gerald W Schlief School of Accountancy, Teaching. (March 2009). TEACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS Classes Taught Stephen F. Austin State University, Spring 2013 ACC 331 2, Intermediate Accounting ACC 101 588, Small Business Accounting Stephen F. Austin State University, Fall 2012 ACC 331 500, Intermediate Accounting ACC 231 500, Prin of Financial Accounting Stephen F. Austin State University, Summer 2012 ACC 331 300, Intermediate Accounting ACC 231 1, Prin of Financial Accounting Stephen F. Austin State University, Spring 2012 ACC 331 2, Intermediate Accounting Stephen F. Austin State University, Fall 2011 ACC 331 2, Intermediate Accounting ACC 231 500, Prin of Financial Accounting Stephen F. Austin State University, Summer 2011 ACC 231 300, Prin of Financial Accounting Stephen F. Austin State University, Spring 2011 ACC 331 2, Intermediate Accounting Stephen F. Austin State University, Fall 2010 ACC 331 2, Intermediate Accounting ACC 231 500, Prin of Financial Accounting
Stephen F. Austin State University, Summer 1 2010 Stephen F. Austin State University, Spring 2010 ACC 231 3, Prin of Financial Accounting Stephen F. Austin State University, Fall 2009 ACC 231 1, Prin of Financial Accounting ACC 231 500, Prin of Financial Accounting Stephen F. Austin State University, Summer 1 2009 ACC 231 310, Prin of Financial Accounting Stephen F. Austin State University, Spring 2009 ACC 231 1, Prin of Financial Accounting ACC 232 500, Prin of mgmt Accounting Stephen F. Austin State University, Fall 2008 ACC 231 500, Prin of Financial Accounting ACC 231 588, Prin of Financial Accounting ACC 232 1, Prin of Mgmt Accounting Professional Development Practice Set, "Dewdrop Inn", Gerald W Schlief School of Accountancy, SFASU. (October 2012). Practice Set, "Bearcat Inn", Gerald W Schlief School of Accountancy, SFASU. (April 2012). Teaching Innovation - New online course, "Intermediate Accounting 331", GWS School of Accountancy. (March 31, 2012). Developed new online course for ACC 331 to be offered beginning in the fall 2012 semester. Workshop, "D2L #2 Managing Grades", SFASU-OIT. (February 29, 2012). Overview of how to manage grades in D2L. Workshop, "D2L #1 Introduction to Desire2Learn", SFASU-OIT. (February 15, 2012). Overview of how to use D2L.
Practice Set, "A & W Inn", Gerald W Schlief School of Accountancy, SFASU. (October 2011). Workshop, "Introduction to proposed new electronic platform - D2L", SFASU-OIT. (September 8, 2011). Overview related to proposed new electronic platform. Practice Set, "SFA Inn", Gerald W Schlief School of Accountancy, SFASU. (April 2011). Practice Set, "Winship Inn", Gerald W Schlief School of Accountancy, SFASU. (October 2010). Practice Set, "Campus Inn", Gerald W Schlief School of Accountancy, SFASU. (April 2010). Practice Set, "Diamondback Den", Gerald W Schlief School of Accountancy, SFASU. (October 2009). Practice Set, "Lazy Inn", Gerald W Schlief School of Accountancy, SFASU. (April 2009). Practice Set, "Astro Inn", Gerald W Schlief School of Accountancy, SFASU. (October 2008). Faculty Development Continuing Education Program, "Communicate Your Way to the Top," East Texas Chapter TSCPA, Tyler, Texas. (May 20, 2013). Continuing Education Program, "Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Office Suite Training," East Texas Chapter TSCPA, Tyler, Texas. (May 20, 2013). Continuing Education Program, "Federal Tax Update," East Texas Chapter TSCPA, Longview, Texas. (January 18, 2013). Continuing Education Program, "Accounting Research Forum," University of Texas at Tyler, Nacogdoches, Texas. (November 9, 2012). Continuing Education Program, "Accounting Education Conference," Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Austin, TX. (October 26, 2012 - October 27, 2012). Continuing Education Program, "CSI for CPAs," East Texas Chapter TSCPA, Tyler, Texas. (May 21, 2012). Continuing Education Program, "Ethical Business Decisions by CPAs," East Texas Chapter TSCPA, Tyler, Texas. (May 21, 2012).
Continuing Education Program, "Accounting Research Forum," University of Texas at Tyler, Nacogdoches, Texas. (March 23, 2012). Continuing Education Program, "Auditing Application Controls & Developing the IT Audit Plan," East Texas Chapter TSCPA, Nacogdoches, Texas. (November 4, 2011). Continuing Education Program, "Accounting Education Conference," Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Austin, TX. (October 21, 2011 - October 22, 2011). Continuing Education Program, "Accounting Research Forum," University of Texas at Tyler, Nacogdoches, Texas. (October 14, 2011). Workshop, "Advising Training," Nelson Rusche College of Business, Nacogdoches, TX. (October 11, 2011). Attended advising training to improve and enhance advising for COB majors. Continuing Education Program, "Cash Flow Statements: Preparation and Presentation," Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Galveston, Texas. (August 3, 2011). Continuing Education Program, "Lean Accounting," Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Galveston, Texas. (August 3, 2011). Continuing Education Program, "Financial Fraud, Forensics and the CPA," Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Galveston, Texas. (August 2, 2011). Continuing Education Program, "Revenue and Cash Receipts," Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Galveston, Texas. (August 2, 2011). Continuing Education Program, "Accounting and Auditing Update," Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Galveston, Texas. (August 1, 2011). Continuing Education Program, "Enhancing the Success of Your Organization," Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Galveston, Texas. (August 1, 2011). Continuing Education Program, "Accounting Education & Research Forum," University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, Texas. (April 1, 2011). Continuing Education Program, "Federal Tax Update," East Texas Chapter TSCPA, Longview, Texas. (January 21, 2011). Continuing Education Program, "IFRS: A Look at What's on the Horizon for the Accounting Profession," East Texas Chapter TSCPA, Nacogdoches, TX. (November 9, 2010). Continuing Education Program, "Accounting Education Conference," Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Austin, TX. (November 5, 2010 - November 6, 2010). Continuing Education Program, "Personal & Professional Ethics for Texas CPAs," PASS Online, Fort Worth, Texas. (September 20, 2010). Continuing Education Program, "Accounting Research Forum," University of Texas at Tyler, Nacogdoches, Texas. (March 26, 2010). Continuing Education Program, "CPE Expo," American Accounting Association, Dallas, TX. (March 4, 2010 - March 5, 2010).
Tutorial, "Banner Training," Stephen F Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX. (February 8, 2010). Attended Banner training to learn basics. Continuing Education Program, "Federal Tax Update," East Texas Chapter TSCPA, Longview, Texas. (January 22, 2010). Continuing Education Program, "American Recovery Act/Texas Margin Tax Update," East Texas Chapter TSCPA, Nacogdoches, Texas. (September 18, 2009). Continuing Education Program, "The More Effective Leader," East Texas Chapter TSCPA, Nacogdoches, Texas. (September 18, 2009). Continuing Education Program, "CPE Expo," American Accounting Association, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (February 26, 2009 - February 28, 2009). Continuing Education Program, "Federal Tax Update," East Texas Chapter TSCPA, Longview, Texas. (January 23, 2009). Continuing Education Program, "Accounting Education Conference," Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Houston, TX. (October 24, 2008 - October 25, 2008). Continuing Education Program, "CPE Expo," East Texas Chapter TSCPA, Nacogdoches, Texas. (October 17, 2008). Teaching Innovations Fall 2012, ACC 331-500 Recorded all live lectures from the ACC331 traditional class and made available to the ACC331 fully online class. Fall 2011, ACC 331-1 Devised a handout "Explanation of Error Correction from Previous Year" to help students understand the concept of error corrections. Fall 2011, ACC 331-2 Devised a handout "Explanation of Error Correction from Previous Year" to help students understand the concept of error corrections. Summer 1 2010, ACC 331-1 Implemented WileyPLUS into course. This provides students with numerous online resources to aid in learning including but not limited to completing their homework online and getting immediate feedback with problem areas. SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS Professional Memberships American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Member (2007-Present). Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants. Member (2006-Present). East Texas Chapter, Texas Society of Public Accountants. Member (June 2006 - Present). Professional Service
Beta Gamma Sigma, Member. (April 23, 2003 - Present). Cengage Learning, Reviewer. Compensated. (February 2012). Intermediate Accounting Review Cengage Learning, Reviewer. Compensated. (October 2011). Accounting Survey McGraw-Hill, Reviewer. Compensated. (March 2011). Reviewed chapters 1, 2 & 14 of Garrison/Noreen/Brewer's Managerial Accounting 14e. McGraw-Hill, Reviewer. Compensated. (February 2011). Reviewed chapters 1-12 of Spiceland's Financial Accounting 2e by David Spiceland, Wayne Thomas & Don Herrmann. McGraw-Hill, Reviewer. Compensated. (March 2010). Reviewed Chapters 2, 6 & 7 of Whitecotten, Libby & Phillips 3e Managerial Accounting. McGraw-Hill, Reviewer. Compensated. (February 2010). Reviewed Chapters 2, 3 & 5 of Phillips, Libby & Libby 3e Financial Accounting. O'Donnell & Associates, Reviewer. Compensated. (February 2010). Reviewed Distance Learning Course for Cengage Learning Garrison, Reviewer. Compensated. (November 2009). Reviewed Chapter 2 of Garrison Managerial Accounting and Cost Concepts. Mc-Graw-Hill, Reviewer. Compensated. (July 2009). Reviewed Chapters 1-13 of Phillips/Libby/Libby Fundamentals of Financial Accounting 3e. Mc-Graw-Hill, Reviewer. Compensated. (July 2009). Reviewed Chapters 1-11 of Whitecotton/Libby/Phillips Managerial Accounting. SWAAA 2009 Meeting, Oklahoma City, OK, Discussant. Pro Bono. (February 28, 2009). Studied the presenter's paper and gave an overview. SFA Service Intermediate, Chairperson. approximately 4 hours spent for the year. (September 1, 2012 - Present). Give input on intermediate decisions (i.e. textbooks, etc.). Order necessary textbooks for faculty. Principles I & II, Member. approximately 10 hours spent for the year. (September 1, 2012 - Present). Attend meetings. Involved in textbook selection process. Updated the principle objectives for both courses (2008 & 2012). Scholarship Committee, Member. approximately 6 hours spent for the year. (September 1, 2008 - Present). Determine which students to award scholarships. Presented scholarships at the Awards Banquet. Awards Banquet, Member. approximately 15 hours spent for the year. (September 1, 2007 - Present). Helped plan awards banquet. Helped secure decorations.
Decorated and cleaned up. Attended banquet and presented scholarships to students. Newsletter Committee, Member. approximately 4 hours spent for the year. (September 1, 2007 - Present). Gathered information and wrote articles for the newsletter. Proofread newsletter multiple times. Attended committee meetings. Updated format of newsletter. Miscellaneous Service - Miscellaneous activities to support department or students. (September 1, 2012 - August 31, 2013). Attended Accounting Career Fair & luncheon (9-26-12). Attended accounting banquet (4-18-13). Wrote letters of recommendation for students. Work on research with students. Provide projects for students to qualify for "School of Honors." Keep up-to-date information and pictures in the display cabinets in front of department. Ordered promotional items to handout at various university and department functions. Attended all faculty meetings throughout year. Miscellaneous Service - Miscellaneous activities to support department or students. (September 1, 2011 - August 31, 2012). Attended Accounting Career Fair & luncheon (9-28-11). Attended accounting banquet (4-19-12). Wrote letters of recommendation for students. Work on research with students. Provide projects for students to qualify for "School of Honors." Keep up-to-date information and pictures in the display cabinets in front of department. Ordered promotional items to handout at various university and department functions. Attended all faculty meetings throughout year. Intermediate, Member. approximately 4 hours spent for the year. (September 1, 2009 - August 31, 2012). Give input on intermediate decisions (i.e. textbooks, etc.). Principles I & II Coordinator, Chairperson. approximately 10 hours spent for the year. (September 1, 2007 - August 31, 2012). Order textbooks and coordinating materials for faculty. Called meetings when necessary. Attend meetings. Prepare notebooks for Interior Design accreditation visit to include copies of exams, homework assignments, quizzes, handouts, etc. Prepare practice sets for ACC 231. Attended core coordinator meeting with Dean (4-27-12). Updated the principle objectives for both courses (2008 & 2012). Secretary of Accounting Department, Member. approximately 6 hours spent for the year. (September 1, 2007 - August 31, 2012). Kept minutes for each meeting and disbursed to faculty. Miscellaneous Service - Miscellaneous activities to support department or students. (September 1, 2010 - August 31, 2011). Attended Accounting Career Fair & luncheon (10-11-10). Attended BAP banquet (12-5-10). Attended faculty & MPA Christmas party (12-6-11). Attended accounting banquet (5-5-11). Wrote letters of recommendation for students. Work on research with students. Provide projects for students to qualify for "School of Honors."
Keep up-to-date information and pictures in the display cabinets in front of department. Ordered promotional items to handout at various university and department functions. Attended all faculty meetings throughout year. Success Begins Immediately, Oral Presentation to Accounting Club. (March 8, 2011). Merit Pay Policy Committee, Member. approximately 3 hours spent for the year. (September 1, 2009 - August 31, 2010). Worked with committee to make necessary updates to policy. Miscellaneous Service - Miscellaneous activities to support department or students. (September 1, 2009 - August 31, 2010). Attended Accounting Career Fair in September 2009. Attended Accounting Banquet April 2010. Attended Beta Alpha Psi fall banquet in December 2009. Wrote letters of recommendation for students. Keep up-to-date information and pictures in the display cabinets in front of department. Proofed and helped students with resumes. Miscellaneous Service - Miscellaneous activities to support department or students. (September 1, 2008 - August 31, 2009). Attended SFA Career Day in October 2008 and March 2009. Attended accounting banquet. Wrote letters of recommendation for students. Attended Accounting Advisory Council Luncheon in September 2008. Keep up-to-date information and pictures in the display cabinets in front of department. Designed layout for koozies and lanyards to handout at various university and department functions. Beta Gamma Sigma Committee, Member. approximately 10 hours spent for the year. (September 1, 2011 - Present). Attended numerous meetings. Attended Beta Gamma Sigma excellence luncheons (10-26-11, 2-15-12). Attended and participated in the Beta Gamma Sigma induction ceremony (4-23-12). Tapped eligible students for membership (spring 2012). Facilities & Technology Committee, Member. approximately 10 hours spent for the year. (September 1, 2010 - Present). Attended numerous meetings. Met with Interior Design department (several times) regarding floor plans for renovation of current building. Toured the new nursing facility to get ideas for possible renovation of business building. Scholarship Committee, Member. approximately 4 hours spent for the year. (September 1, 2010 - Present). Determine which students to award scholarships. Presented scholarships at the Awards Banquet. Did research to find students that were eligible for scholarships that had not been awarded. Miscellaneous Service - Miscellaneous activities for the benefit of the College of Business. (September 1, 2012 - August 31, 2013). Faculty & Staff Christmas party (12-7-12), Spring 2012 Opening Faculty Meeting (8-23-12), Fall 2012 End of Semester Faculty Meeting (12-7-12). 2013 Opening Faculty Meeting (1-11-13), participated in Professor for a Day and secured own speaker (4-16-13), Attended Beta Gamma Sigma excellence luncheons (10-24-12). Attended Beta Gamma Sigma induction ceremony (4-23- 13). Attended Visual Techniques presentation for training on the new equipment in room 161 (9-5- 12). Attended Mattress Firm "Thank You Luncheon" (3-20-13).
Miscellaneous Service - Miscellaneous activities for the benefit of the College of Business. (September 1, 2011 - August 31, 2012). Faculty & Staff Christmas party (12-9-11), Spring 2011 Opening Faculty Meeting (1-18-11), Dean's coffee (9-15-11), Fall 2011 Opening Faculty Meeting (8-25-11). participated in Professor for a Day and secured own speaker (11-1-11), Attended Beta Gamma Sigma excellence luncheons (9-29-11 & 1-30-12). Attended Beta Gamma Sigma induction ceremony (4-23-12). Attended the OIT presentation relating to the proposed new electronic platform D2L (9-8-11). Search Committee for Director of GWS School of Accountancy, Member. approximately 2 hours spent for the year. (May 1, 2012 - July 1, 2012). Interviewed candidate. Miscellaneous Service - Miscellaneous activities for the benefit of the College of Business. (September 1, 2010 - August 31, 2011). Attended Christmas social at Dean Arnold's home (12-3-10), Faculty & Staff Christmas party (12-10- 10), Spring 2011 Opening Faculty Meeting (1-18-11), Dean's coffee (9-14-10 & 2-24-11), Fall 2011 Opening Faculty Meeting (8-25-11). Sense of Community Committee, Member. approximately 5 hours spent for the year. (September 1, 2010 - August 31, 2011). Gave input on possible ways for COB faculty to get to know each other better. Helped plan Christmas party. Online Degree & Ad Hoc Committee, Member. approximately 1 hour spent for the year. (December 7, 2010). Met to discuss pros and cons of expanding the presence of the General Business degree online with an organization called State U. Miscellaneous Service - Miscellaneous activities for the benefit of the College of Business. (September 1, 2009 - August 31, 2010). Attended Beta Gamma Sigma luncheon in October 2009 and February 2010. Teaching Excellence Committee, Member. approximately 2 hours spent for the year. (September 1, 2009 - August 31, 2010). Determine which professor to present Teaching Excellence Award for 2010. Miscellaneous Service - Miscellaneous activities for the benefit of the College of Business. (September 1, 2008 - August 31, 2009). Attended Beta Gamma Sigma luncheon in November 2008 and February 2009. Attended reception honoring Teaching Excellence Nominees in March 2009. Attended Mattress Firm luncheon in October 2008. Did photo shoot for the Nelson Rusche College of Business pamphlet. University Professional Women, Member. approximately 2 hours spent for the year. (April 1, 2010 - Present). Attend meetings and luncheons. Award scholarships to SFA students. Miscellaneous - Miscellaneous activities that benefit the university as a whole. (September 1, 2012 - August 31, 2013). Participate in the Honors Academic Contracts for the School of Honors. Miscellaneous - Miscellaneous activities that benefit the university as a whole. (September 1, 2011 - August 31, 2012). Attended the "announcement event" for D2L by OIT (1-26-12).
University Women's Club, Member. approximately 2 hours spent for the year. (September 1, 2011 - August 31, 2012). Attend meetings and luncheons. Award scholarships to SFA students. Miscellaneous - Miscellaneous activities that benefit the university as a whole. (September 1, 2010 - August 31, 2011). Attended retirement reception for Melane McCuller (9-22-10). Attended the Spring Career Expo (3-9-11). Prepared notebooks for the Interior Design Department for their accreditation visit to include information for all sections of ACC 101 and ACC 232 in the accounting department. Miscellaneous - Miscellaneous activities that benefit the university as a whole. (March 2009). Attended the annual SI Huddle in the AARC in March 2009.