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Research

• "Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity"
• "Implementation of the New Stock Compensation Standard"
• "Accounting for Lease Modifications under the New Lease Accounting Standard"

Professional Experience

• Assistant Professor, Montclair State University (1997 - 2003)
• Visiting Faculty, University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1996 - 1997)
• Associate Professor, Montclair State University (2003 - 2018)
• Professor, Montclair State University (2018 - Present)

Honors & Awards

• Beta Gamma Sigma, California State University, Sacramento ( 1991)
• Elijah Watt Sells Certificate for Performance with High Distinction on the May 1990 Uniform CPA Examination , American Institute of Certified Public Accountants ( 1990)
• Non-resident Tuition Fee Fellowship, University of California, Davis ( 1988)
• Mr. & Mrs. Sydney S.O. Au Memorial Scholarship, Hong Kong Baptist University ( 1984)
• Exxon USA Scholarship, Louisiana State University ( 1995)
• Doctoral Consortium Fellow, American Accounting Association Southwest Region ( 1993)
• Professor of the Year, Montclair State University Accounting Society ( 2001)
• Certificate of Appreciation, Institute of Management Accountants ( 2001)
• Professor of the Year, Montclair State University Accounting Society ( 2002)

Refereed Published Articles

• W. Poon, J. Greco (1999). Product Costing for Global Pricing Decisions. National Accounting Journal
• W. Poon (1998). Comparing the Financial Characteristics of December and Non-December Year-End Firms: An International Perspective. International Journal of Business Disciplines
• A. Alford, D. Guffey, W. Poon (1995). Further Evidence on Differences in the Financial Characteristics of LBOs versus Non-LBOs. Accounting Enquiries
• W. Poon (2000). Internet Resources for Accounting Students. National Accounting Journal
• W. Poon (2000). Statement of Cash Flows: Settling the Direct vs. Indirect Method Debate. Business Journal
• J. Yang, W. Poon (2000). Measuring Profit of Software Development Activities: Revenue and Expense. Today's CPA
• W. Poon (2003). Saving for College. National Public Accountant
• J. Yang, W. Poon (2002). Taxable Base of Internet Commerce. Journal of State Taxation
• J. Yang, W. Poon (2001). To Tax or not to Tax: Tax Freedom or Free Ride?. Strategic Finance
• W. Poon (2001). Understanding the Differences between International Accounting Standards and U.S. GAAP. Global Business and Finance Review
• W. Poon (2004). Using Fair Value Accounting for Financial Instruments. American Business Review
• W. Poon (2007). Reporting on Intangibles. Midwestern Business and Economic Review
• W. Poon (2006). Roth 401(k): The New Retirement Savings Option. National Accounting Journal
• W. Poon (2007). Are Derivatives Really That Dangerous?. Clarion Business and Economic Review
• J. Yang, W. Poon (2008). The New Accounting Standards for Changes in a Parent's Ownership Interest under FASB Statement No. 160. Review of Business Research
• J. Yang, W. Poon (2009). A Comparison between the New and the Old Accounting Standards for Business Combinations. Clarion Business and Economic Review
• W. Poon (2009). Principles-Based Approach to Accounting Standard Setting. National Accounting Journal
• W. Poon (2012). Incorporating IFRS into the U.S. Financial Reporting System. Journal of Business & Economics Research
• J. Yang, L. Lauricella, W. Poon (2012). Physical Presence Versus Economic Nexus in Internet Commerce Sales Taxation. Franklin Business and Law Journal
• J. Yang, W. Poon, B. Lin (2013). Tax Planning Strategies Under the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. Practical Tax Strategies
• J. Yang, W. Poon, J. Lee (2015). The Impact of the New Consolidation Accounting Standards on Financial Statements. Franklin Business and Law Journal
• W. Poon, J. Yang, B. Lin (2014). Determining the Liability of Internet Retailers to Collect Sales Tax. International Journal of Technology Policy and Law
• W. Poon (2017). The Impact of the New Revenue Standard on Real Estate Sales. Journal of Accounting and Finance
• J. Yang, W. Poon, L. Lauricella (2016). Defects in Foreign Tax Credit Rules. International Journal of Accounting and Finance
• W. Poon (2016). An Update on the Possible Incorporation of IFRS into the U.S. Financial Reporting System. Journal of Business & Economics Research
• J. Yang, W. Poon, C. Chang (2018). The Important Aspects and Strategies of the TCJA. Practical Tax Strategies
• J. Yang, W. Poon, C. Chang (2018). Strategies for the New Base Erosion and Anti-Abuse Tax. Journal of Taxation of Investments
• W. Poon (2020). Implementing the New Revenue Standard for Construction Entities. International Journal of Accounting and Taxation
• W. Poon (2021). Identification of Leases under the New Leasing Standard. Journal of Accounting and Finance

Published Proceedings

• W. Poon, J. Greco (5s). 1998. The Appropriateness of Different Costing Techniques for Companies Operating in Transitional Economies (Abstract only) International Conference on Accounting and Finance
• W. Poon (5s). 2000. A Comparison of International Accounting Standards and U.S. GAAP Seventh Annual Meeting of the American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences
• J. Yang, W. Poon (5s). 2000. Determining Profit of Computer Software (Abstract only) Third Regional Business Symposium on Management of E-Commerce
• J. Yang, W. Poon (5s). 2000. Accounting Methods for Determining Profit from Software Development Operations Managing Global Business in the Internet Age
• J. Yang, W. Poon (5s). 2000. Whether and How Internet Commerce Should Be Taxed NBEA 27th Annual Meeting
• J. Yang, C. Chang, W. Poon (5s). 2003. Tax Strategies under Tax-Advantaged Dividends and Capital Gains NBEA 30th Annual Meeting
• W. Poon (5s). 2010. SEC Work Plan for the Consideration of Incorporating IFRS into the U.S. Financial Reporting System NBEA 37th Annual Meeting
• W. Poon (5s). 2012. Integrated Reporting: Value Creation and Sustainability (Abstract only) Academy of Business Research Fall 2012 Conference