Kent Poff

Dr. Kent Poff is an Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting at the Mike Cottrell College of Business, University of North Georgia. With a career spanning over three decades, he specializes in tax accounting, mathematical economic analysis of tax issues, and legal tax matters. His academic journey includes teaching roles at East Carolina University and Bluefield State College before joining UNG in 1995.

• Education: Ph.D. in Tax Accounting from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1991), M.B.A. in Tax Accounting from West Virginia College of Graduate Studies (1979), and B.S. in Accounting from West Virginia Institute of Technology (1975)

Dr. Poff’s research explores the intersection of taxation with economic modeling and legal frameworks. His publications focus on capital gains/dividend taxes and Social Security tax-benefit trade-offs, reflecting his commitment to analyzing policy impacts on financial systems.

He has taught foundational courses such as Principles of Accounting I/II and advanced tax courses like Federal Income Taxation and Advanced Federal Income Taxation. Currently, he operates a private consulting practice while maintaining his academic role.