Catherine H. West Lecturer in Accounting Telephone: 413-577-2409 Email: chwest@som.umass.edu Office: SOM 351 Website:

Biography:

Professor West has worked in the field of public accounting for the past 10 years, serving 5 years with Arthur Andersen, LLP and 5 years with Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. She consults and specializes in the taxation of public and privately held commercial companies, partnerships, individuals and exempt organizations. In addition to tax compliance, her engagement experience includes delivering accounting, auditing and business advisory services to public and private clients, including filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. She has also been involved in all stages of Initial Public Offerings for some of America's largest companies. She also consults with and sets up training programs for Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. in the areas relating to training of new accounting staff.

At the University of Massachusetts, Amherst she teaches Introductory Accounting and Tax courses. She serves as the Director for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA), and is one of the founders of the Ghana Business Development and Global Citizenship program. In addition, she serves on various not-for-profit boards.

Awards:

She has been awarded an Outstanding Teaching Award, as evaluated by students through the University of Massachusetts, Department of Continuing & Professional Education.