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Marie Kulesza serves as Professor and Department Chair of Accounting at Central Connecticut State University. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA), she brings industry experience from public accounting as an external auditor to her academic role. Dr. Kulesza is actively engaged with professional organizations including the American Institute of CPAs, Connecticut Society of CPAs, Institute of Management Accountants, and American Accounting Association, and leads the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in the Hartford region.
Her educational qualifications are:
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Accounting, Walden University
- Master of Science (MS) in Accounting, University of Hartford
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting, Central Connecticut State University
Dr. Kulesza's professional interests focus on Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Financial and Managerial Accounting, and Financial Statement Analysis. Her teaching portfolio includes courses from introductory levels (AC 211, AC 212) to advanced courses (AC 300, AC 350, AC 400, AC 544/FIN 540), reflecting her expertise across the accounting discipline.
Recognition for her teaching excellence includes:
- University Teaching Excellence Award
- State Teaching Excellence Award
- National Teaching Excellence Award
While details of research publications and grants are not provided, her commitment to student learning is evident through VITA program leadership and active participation in professional accounting societies. Her office hours and course instruction demonstrate ongoing engagement with academic responsibilities.
