Blase A. Nicolia

Blase A. Nicolia serves as an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Accounting Program, instructing undergraduate and graduate courses including Accounting Principles, Intermediate Financial Accounting, Tax Accounting, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Auditing, Accounting Information Systems, and Advanced Financial Accounting. He is affiliated with the MBA/MPA Online program and holds New York State CPA certification.

Educational Background:

• Master of Business Administration, Finance/Accounting, State University of NY at Buffalo
• Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, Niagara University

His expertise spans core accounting disciplines with emphasis on financial reporting, taxation, cost management, and auditing practices. Professional experience integrates corporate finance leadership, public accounting, and public sector financial oversight.

Professional Experience:

• Financial Manager at Control Techniques/Emerson Electric Inc., Grand Island, NY
• Corporate Cost & Pricing Supervisor, Divisional Tax Supervisor, and Divisional Accounting Supervisor at Moore Business Forms, Inc., Niagara Falls, NY
• Auditor at Arthur Young & Co., Buffalo NY
• Gannon Committee member for SAP University Alliances implementation
• School District Internal Auditor and Treasurer for Grand Island, NY
• Knights of Columbus involvement, Grand Island, NY

His CPA certification and diverse industry background inform practical teaching approaches across accounting specializations.