Jim Smith

Jim Smith
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Office: Olin Hall 215

Professor of Accounting and Taxation

  • PhD, University of Arizona, Accounting
  • LLM, University of San Diego, School of Law, Taxation
  • MBA/JD, Tulane University
  • BA, Tulane University, Business Management

James K. Smith joined the faculty of the University of San Diego School of Business in 2001 after spending four years on the faculty at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and two years on the faculty at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Smith's research activities examine international and state taxation, multidisciplinary practice, bankruptcy and other tax related issues.

He has published articles in a number of journals, including the Journal of the American Taxation Association, Tax Notes, Practical Tax Strategies, Accounting Horizons, Journal of Accountancy, National Public Accountant, The CPA Journal, Managerial Auditing Journal, State Tax Notes, Tax Adviser and Journal of State Taxation. Prior to teaching, he worked for four years in the tax department at KPMG Peat Marwick and five years as a tax attorney. He has a CPA license in California and is a member of the State Bar of California.

Selected Publications

  • Smith, J. (2011) Tax Treatment of Damages Awards, The Litigation Services Handbook, John Wiley and Sons, Inc.(5th Edition).
  • Smith, J. (2007) Tax Treatment of Damages Awards, The Litigation Services Handbook, John Wiley and Sons, Inc.(4th Edition).
  • Erickson, M., Smith, J. (2001) Tax Treatment of Damages Awards, The Litigation Services Handbook, John Wiley and Sons, Inc..
  • Smith, J., Lougee, B. (2014) The Appraiser’s Role in Calculating Casualty Loss Deductions Resulting from Natural Disasters”, The Appraisal Journal(Winter 2014).
  • Smith, J. (2009) Bankruptcy Law in Difficult Economic Times, The CPA Journal, 79(5), 52-54.
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