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Philip Cottell Jr.

Professor Emeritus

Accountancy


Philip Cottell Jr.

Contact Information

Office Hours

  • SPRING 2015
  • MW 2:30-4:00 pm
  • R 1:00-3:00 pm

Links

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Profile

Academic Background

  • D.B.A. University of Kentucky, Accounting, 1982
  • M.S. University of Kentucky, Accounting, 1976
  • B.S. Washington & Lee University, Commerce, 1968

Academic & Professional Experience

  • Professor of Accounting, Miami University (1993–Present).
  • Facilitator, Faculty Learning Community Using Small Groups, Miami University (2002–2003).
  • Facilitator, Faculty Learning Community Using Problem-Based Learning, Miami University (2000–2002).
  • Coordinator, Faculty Learning Community Using Cooperative Learning & Classroom Assessment Techniques, Miami University (1999–2000).
  • Coordinator, Senior Faculty Program for Teaching Excellence, Miami University (1997–1998).
  • Associate Professor of Accountancy, Miami University (1987–1993).
  • Assistant Professor of Accountancy, Miami University (1982–1987).
  • Instructor of Accounting, University of Kentucky (1981–1982).
  • Teaching Assistant, University of Kentucky (1979–1981).
  • Assistant Professor of Military Science, University of Kentucky (1976–1979).
  • Commissioned Officer, United States Army (1968–1979).
  • Staff Accountant, Ernst & Ernst (1968–1968).

Recent Publications

  • Krehbiel, T.C., Eighme, J.E., and Cottell, P.G. (2009). Morgan Systems Inc.: Application of Six Sigma to the Finance Function, Journal of Accounting Education.
  • Blankley, A.I., Cottell, P.G. and Swanson, E.P. (2009). An Empirical Analysis of Pension Rates from 1994-2004. Journal of Applied Business Research.
  • Cottell, P. G. (2006). Cooperative Learning Techniques and Instructor's Guide Thompson South-Western.
  • Cottell, P. G., (2006). Vance Corporation: Cash Flow Statement—A Problem-Based Learning Unfolding Problem. Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse.
  • Cottell, P. G., (2005). Gearding Construction Company: Accounting for Derivatives–Interest Rate SwapsóA PBL Unfolding Problem. Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse.
  • Blankley, A., Cottell, P., & McClure, R. H. (2004). A Simulation of Future Economic Impact of Pension Rate Reductions. Mid-American Journal of Business, 19 (2), 31-40.
  • Blankley, A., Cottell, P., & McClure, R. H. (2004). Rational Prediction of Future Pension Expense: A Simulation Approach. Journal of Applied Business Research, 20 (3), 45-58.
  • Blankley, A., Cottell, P., & McClure, R. H. (2003). An Examination of the Economic Impact of Pension Rate Reductions on Future Pension Expense: A Simulation. Journal of Business and Economics Research, 1 (7), 33-46.
  • Cottell, P. G. (2002). Problem-Based Learning—A Bean Counter Takes the Plunge. The Journal of Student-Centered Learning, 1 (1), 7-18.

Honors & Awards

  • 2007: Nominated for Outstanding Professor Award, Associated Student Government.
  • 2006: Honored Professor Award, Associated Student Government.
  • 2005: Creative Contribution to Accounting Education Award, Ohio Region of the American Accounting Association.
  • 2004: Miami University's E. Phillips Knox Award for Teaching Excellence, the highest award granted by Miami University for teaching effectiveness.
  • 1989: Recognized as a representative of excellence in teaching., Greater Cincinnati Consortium of Colleges and Universities.

Professional Interests

  • Research: Accounting for defined benefit plans, Cooperative Learning, Problem-Based Learning, Classroom Assessment, accounting for inventories, the impact of audit committees, mentoring of women in public accounting, and accounting ethics.

Areas of Expertise

  • Accounting education
  • Audit
  • Benefit plans

Biography

Courses

  • SPRING 2015
    ACC 422 SEC C, MW 8:30-9:50 AM, FSB 0024
    ACC 422 SEC D, MW 10:00-11:20 AM, FSB 0024
    ACC 461 SEC A, MW 1:00-2:20 PM, FSB 2049