Thomas Hogan

Thomas Hogan serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting & Finance at the University of Massachusetts Boston, holding this position continuously since 1992. His academic credentials include a PhD from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, complemented by professional experience as a Licensed Certified Public Accountant in Massachusetts.

His educational background encompasses a PhD in Accounting from UMass Amherst, an MBA from the University of Washington, and a BS in Accounting from UMass Amherst. Prior academic appointments include Assistant Professor roles at UMass Lowell (1989-1992) and Virginia Tech (1985-1989).

Hogan's research centers on Financial Accounting with specific expertise in Accounting for Derivatives, Asset Retirement Obligations, and International Financial Reporting Standards. He concurrently investigates critical practitioner issues including accountant workforce supply, CPA Exam performance metrics, and computerized examination methodologies, bridging academic theory with professional accounting practice.

His scholarly contributions demonstrate consistent focus on accounting education and professional development, as evidenced by publications analyzing group assessment techniques and sabbatical-driven skill enhancement for practitioners.

Professional recognition includes the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants' Accounting Educator of the Year award (2007), the Joan Moon Teaching Excellence Award (2002), and inclusion in Who's Who Among America's Teachers (2000). Additional honors comprise Delta Sigma Pi's Appreciation Award (2003) and multiple University of Massachusetts Faculty Appreciation recognitions.

Hogan maintains active professional engagement through service on the Massachusetts Society of CPAs Board of Directors (2000-2003), membership in the American Accounting Association and AICPA, and participation in honor societies including Beta Alpha Psi and Beta Gamma Sigma. His instructional portfolio spans core accounting disciplines including Financial Auditing, Intermediate Accounting, and Not-For-Profit Accounting.