Dr. Janet Trewin, Associate ProfessorPh.D., Accounting
Accounting Faculty
Graduate Faculty
WSTC 309C
trewinj1@unk.edu
308/865-8107
Academic Background
Ph.D. Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, Accounting, 1991
M.B.A. Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, Accounting, 1984
B.A. Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, Accounting, 1984
Areas of Expertise and Research Interest
Tax Accounting
Management Accounting
Estate Planning
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant, 21565, 1992
Certified Management Accountant, 10912, 1991
Courses Taught
Principles of Accounting I & II
Cost Accounting
Tax Accounting & Advanced Tax Accounting
Memberships
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Institute of Management Accountants
American Accounting Association
American Taxation Association
Accounting, Behavior, and Organization Section of the American Accounting Association
Artificial Intelligence/Emerging Technologies Section of the American Accounting Association
Accounting Historians Society
IS/MAS Section of the American Accounting Association
Recent Intellectual Contributions
Refereed Articles
Williams, J. & Trewin, J. (2010). "The American Opportunity Tax Credit." Strategic Finance, 91 (8), 8, 10, & 16.
Trewin, J. & Curatola, A. P. (2007). "Charitable Contributions by Donors and the Pension Protection Act!" Strategic Finance, 88 (12), 11-12, 65.
Trewin, J. & Curatola, A. P. (2007). "Charitable Contributions by Individuals and the Pension Protection Act." Strategic Finance, 88 (10), 14, 16, 61.
Trewin, J. & Curatola, A. P. (2006). "Taxing the Income of Children." Strategic Finance, 88 (6), 17-18.
Spoge, L. & Trewin, J. (2005). "The Consequences of Misclassifying Workers." Strategic Finance, 86 (7), 15-16.
Non-Refereed Articles
Trewin, J. & Curatola, A. P. (2002). "The Inequality of Distributions from Retirement Plans as a Result of Differing Life Expectancies." Benefits Quarterly Magazine, 18 (1), pp. 38-48.
Trewin, J., Flood, A., & Curatola, A. P. (2002). "Taxation of Retirement Income from U.S. and Canadian Sources." Employee Benefits Journal, 27 (2), pp. 44-49.
Franz, M. & Trewin, J. (2000). "A Primer of Sales and Use Tax Obligations for Internet Sales." Oil, Gas, and Energy Quarterly, 50 (1), pp. 155-164.
Manual
Trewin, J. & Martindale, B. (2006). Concepts of Federal Taxation, 2007 Ed. Instructors Manual.
Book
Trewin, J. (2008). Estate Planning, 3rd Edition, Ft. Worth, TX: MicroMash.
Trewin, J. (2006). Taxation of Wealth Transfers, 3rd Edition, Ft. Worth, TX: MicroMash.
Trewin, J. (2005). Subchapter J - Income Taxation of Estates and Trusts 2nd Edition, Denver, CO: MicroMash.
Trewin, J. (2005). Taxation of Wealth Transfer 2nd Edition, Denver, CO: MicroMash.
Trewin, J. (2005). Estate Planning, 2nd Edition, Denver, CO: MicroMash.
Trewin, J. (2003). Estate Planning, 1st Edition, Denver, CO: MicroMash.
Trewin, J. (2003). Taxation of Wealth Transfers 1st Edition, Denver, CO: MicroMash.
Trewin, J. (2003). Subchapter J - Income Taxation of Estates and Trusts 1st Edition, Denver, CO: MicroMash .
Book Chapter
Michaelsen, R., Swigger, K., & Trewin, J. (1998). An Intelligent Interface for Tax Data Bases. Artificial Intelligence in Accounting and Auditing, (pp. 193-199, Vol. 4). Princeton: Marcus Wiener Publishing.
Presentation of Non-Refereed Papers
Trewin, J. & Curatola, A. P. (2006, November). Retirement Planning in Light of Life Expectancy and Gender Issues. Invited presentation at International Society of Business Disciplines, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Research Grants
1997 - Janet, T., "'Socio-Psychological Characteristics of Tax System Dropouts' With Sharon Lassar, Ken Orbach and Melissa Walters-York", South Florida Distirict Office of Research Administration of the Internal Revenue Service.
2008 - Trewin, J., Curatola, A.P., & Linnehan, F.J., "The Center of Retirement Research on Women - Drexel University", Drexel University.
Research Reports
Curatola, A. P., & Trewin, J., "State Income Taxation of Retirement Income from Qualified Retirement Arrangements" .
Dissertation
The Impact of the Introdution of an Expert System on a Professional Accounting Organization
Other Publications
2000 - A Review of 'Federal Taxation: A Law Student's Guide to Leading Cases and Concepts', published in the Journal of The American Taxation Association, 22 (1), pp. 141-142.
SERVICE:
Service to the University
Department assignments:
Chair:
1997-1998: Recruiting Committee: Drexel University
Faculty Sponsor - Student Club/organization:
2005-2006: UNK Accounting Society
2005-2006 through 2008-2009: UNK Accounting Society/Beta Alpha Psi
1999-2000: Arthur Andersen Tax Challenge Team Coach: Drexel University
1998-1999: Arthur Andersen Tax Challenge Team Coach: Drexel University
Member:
1996-1997: Recruiting Committee: Drexel University
1996-1997 through 2003-2004: Tax Curriculum Committee, Drexel University
1996-1997 through 2003-2004: Doctoral Examination Committee, Drexel University
College assignments:
Chair:
2005-2006: CBT Faculty Development Committee
Member:
2008-2009: CBT Deans Advisory Committee
2006-2007 through 2007-2008: CBT Faculty Development Committee
2004-2005: CBT Faculty Development Committee
2004-2005: CBT:BD AACSB Subcommittee on Instructional Resources & Responsibilities
University assignments:
Chair:
2003-2004: Drexel University: Kevin Flynn, 'The Effect of the Framing Phenomenon and the Reference Point Concept on Taxpayer Decisions'
Member:
2008-2009: Graduate Council Academic Programs Standing Committee
2008-2009: Graduate Council
2007-2008: UNK Recruiting Committee
2006-2007 through 2008-2009: General Studies Roundtable II
2006-2007 through 2008-2009: UNK Faculty Senate
2006-2007 through 2008-2009: UNK Faculty Senate Oversight Committee
2006-2007 through 2007-2008: General Studies Roundtable
2002-2003 through 2003-2004: Drexel University Faculty Senate: Senator
1999-2000: Drexel University: Alex Wilson, 'Longitudinal Study of Executive Compensation: Evidence and Explanantions'
1998-1999: Drexel University: Bih Chiang, 'Cost Management in Health Care - An Empirical Investigation of the Effects of Untilization Management on Mental Health Benefits Costs and Untilization'
1996-1997 through 2003-2004: Academic Standing Sub-Committee: Drexel University
Service to the Profession
Academic Conference: Moderator / Facilitator
2005: ATA Midyear Meeting, Washington, District of Columbia (National).
2003: AAA Annual Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii (National).
2001: AAA Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia (National).
1998: Mid-Atlantic Region AAA Meeting, Parsippany, New Jersey (National).
Board Member: PRJ Editorial Review Board
2006-2009: ATA Journal of Legal Tax Research (National).
Chair: Conference / Track / Committee / Program
2007-2008: ATA Midwest Regional Meeting (National).
2000: Accounting Historians Society, Convenor, 'Accounting History: An International Perspective', Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (National).
Member: Profession / Committee / Board
2007-2008: ATA Membership Committee (National).
2006-2007: American Taxation Association, Corporate Tax Policy Committee Member (National).
2006-2007: American Taxation Association, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Member (National).
Member: Program Committee
2007-2008: ATA Annual Meeting (National).
2007: Mountain Plains Management Conference, Conference Organization Committee Member (National).
2006-2007: ATA Midyear Meeting (National).
Reviewer - Article / Manuscript
2006-2008: ATA Journal of Legal Tax Research (National).
Reviewer: Paper / Article
2007-2008: Strategic Finance (National).
Service to the Community
Chair of a Committee
2008: Dawn Rotary Cranes on Parade, Again Sponsorship Committee
Member of a Committee
2008-2009: St Luke's Epsicopal Church Vestry
Other Community Service Activities
2007-2009: Kearney Dawn Rotary Club, Rotary International
2006-2008: Investment Task Force, Kearney Area Community Foundation
2006-2008: St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Communications Committee
2005-2006: Investment Task Force, Kearney Area Community Foundation
2000-2004: Board of Trustees, Sylvia H. Trewin Family Foundation, Richardson, TX
1998-2004: Church of the Good Samaritan, Paoli, PA, Finance Committee
Faculty Development
Instructional-Related Conference
1999: E & Y Professonal Development Program for Educators. Washington, District of Columbia.
1998: KPMG Peat Marwick Estate and Gift Taxation Course, Invited Participant. Montvale, New Jersey.
1998: KPMG Peat Marwick Fiduciary Income Tax Course, Invited Participant. Montvale, New Jersey.
1998: E & Y Professonal Development Program for Educators. Washington, District of Columbia.
1998: AICPA Tax Educators Symposium. Las Vegas, Nevada.
Professional Seminars / Workshops
2008: UNK CBT Faculty Development Workshop: Understanding the Millennial Generation. Kearney, Nebraska.
2007: UNK CBT Faculty Development Workshop: Statistical Methodologies, March 2007. Kearney, Nebraska.
2007: UNK Service Learning Institute, June 2007. Kearney, Nebraska.
2006: UNK CBT Faculty Development Workshop, Developmental Advising. Kearney, Nebraska.
2005: UNK College of Business & Technology Faculty Development Workshop: How to Recognize Opportunities Across Disciplines. Kearney, Nebraska.
2004: University of Nebraska at Kearney: Professional Portfolio Management. Kearney, Nebraska.
Technology-Related Training
2005: AAA Annual Meeting, Attendee: Assessment of Learning Outcomes and Accounting Programs. San Francisco, California.
Honors-Awards-Grants
Awards:
2001: Professor of the Year, LeBow College of Business, Student Choice Awards, Drexel University.