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Connie Augustine serves as a full-time Lecturer in the Department of Accounting and Finance at Youngstown State University (YSU), while also holding the position of Senior Manager in the tax department at Schroedel, Scullin & Bestic, CPAs in Canfield, Ohio. Her professional roles span over three decades, combining academic teaching with industry experience in accounting and tax management.
Education: She earned a DBA in Accounting from Marshall University (2026), an MBA in Accounting from the University of Akron (1995), and a BS in Accounting from Youngstown State University (1991).
Research & Teaching Interests: Her work focuses on taxation, managerial accounting, management control systems, and the financial operations of human service non-profits and hospitals. She emphasizes ethical considerations in accounting and integrates practical tools like Excel, QuickBooks, and payroll taxation into her teaching. Her expertise bridges theoretical accounting principles with real-world applications in both for-profit and non-profit sectors.
Professional Service: Augustine actively contributes to academic and community organizations. She is a Committee Member for YSU’s Accounting Student-Practitioner Day and Tax Institute, and has held roles such as Treasurer/Controller at SofTek Software International, Inc., Poland Power Equipment, Inc., and Holy Family Home and School. She also participates in professional development initiatives like the SCOPE: Ask the Experts Seminar. Her community involvement includes volunteer work with the Girl Scouts of North East Ohio and leadership roles in local church and sports organizations like Holy Family Roman Catholic Church and Canfield Volleyball Boosters.
Grants & Advising: While no grants or formal advisees/students are listed, her professional service roles highlight collaborative efforts in education and community finance. She has advised through seminars and committee activities, focusing on tax practices and organizational management.
