DR. DAVID R. KOEPPEN

David R. Koeppen received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1983. He is a CPA in his home state of Montana where he graduated from the University of Montana. Prior to coming to Boise State University in 1986, he taught at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for six years. He has received awards at both schools for outstanding teaching. Dr. Koeppen's teaching and research interests deal primarily with financial reporting issues. He has published articles in a variety of professional and scholarly journals, including Issues in Accounting Education, The Accounting Historians Journal, Management Accounting, Business Insights, and Accounting Horizons. He is also the author of three books on computer applications in accounting. Dr. Koeppen is an active member of several professional associations including the Institute of Management Accountants and the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants. Dr. Koeppen's hobbies include hiking, backpacking, and kayaking.

EDUCATION:

• Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1983, Business (accounting).
• Master of Business Administration, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 1978, Accounting.
• Bachelor of Science, with high honors, University of Montana, 1976, Accounting.

Teaching Experience:

• Professor, Boise State University, 1999 to present.
• Chairman and Professor, Boise State University, 1995 to 1999.
• Associate Professor (tenured), Boise State University, 1989 to 1995.
• Assistant Professor, Boise State University, 1986 to 1989.
• Assistant Professor (tenured), University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, 1980 to 1986.
• Teaching Assistant/Lecturer, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1977 to 1980.
• Graduate Assistant, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 1976 to 1977.
• Concessions Manager, University of Montana Food Service, 1973 to 1976.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION:

• Certified Public Accountant (Montana).

Academic Publications:

Journal Articles:

• "The Relationship of Accounting Internships and Subsequent Academic Performance," Issues in Accounting Education (Fall, 1993) pp. 292-99. With Denise M. English.
• "How to Avoid Bankruptcy," Management Accounting (February, 1993) pp. 35-40. With Gordon D. Pirrong.
• "Creating an Accounting Culture in the Classroom," The Accounting Historians Journal (June, 1990) pp. 89-96.
• "Are Early Retirement Plans Cost Effective?" Management Accounting (April, 1990) pp. 34-37. With Craig E. Bain and Kenton B. Walker.
• "Disclosing the Effects of Changing Price Levels: Has the Problem Gone Away?" Business Insights (Fall/Winter, 1988) pp. 32-37. With Craig E. Bain.
• "Using the FASB's Conceptual Framework: Fitting the Pieces Together," Accounting Horizons (June, 1988) pp. 18-26.

Books:

• Solving Managerial Accounting Problems Using Lotus 1-2-3 and Excel (New York:  John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1999) with D. M. English, D. E. Kieso, and J. J. Weygandt.
• Solving Accounting Principles Problems Using Lotus 1-2-3 and Excel, Fifth edition, (New York:  John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1999).  With D. M. English, J. J. Weygandt, D. E. Kieso, and W. G. Kell. 
• Analyzing and Solving Intermediate Accounting Problems Using Lotus 1-2-3, Ninth edition (New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1998). With D. E. Kieso, and J. J. Weygandt.
• Analyzing and Solving Intermediate Accounting Problems Using Microsoft Excel, Ninth edition (New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1998). With D. E. Kieso, and J. J. Weygandt.
• Solutions Manual, Analyzing and Solving Intermediate Accounting Problems Using Lotus 1-2-3 and Microsoft Excel, Ninth edition (New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1998). With D. M. English, D. E. Kieso, and J.J. Weygandt.
• Solving Financial Accounting Problems Using Lotus 1-2-3, Second edition, (New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1997). With J. J. Weygandt, D. E. Kieso, and W. G. Kell.
• Solutions Manual, Solving Financial Accounting Problems Using Lotus 1-2-3, Second edition (New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1997). With J.J. Weygandt, D. E. Kieso, and W. G. Kell.

Paper Presentations:

• "The Conceptual vs. Procedural Debate: Implications for Intermediate Accounting," Presentation at the Western American Accounting Association, April 28, 1990, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. With Gordon Pirrong and Craig Bain.
• "The Interaction of Audit Risk and Materiality in Determining Sample Size: A Misunderstanding," Presentation at the Western American Accounting Association, April 27, 1990, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. With Tom English and William Lathen.
• "The Relationship of Accounting Internships and Subsequent Academic Performance," Presentation at the Western American Accounting Association, April 27, 1990, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. With Denise English.
• "The Study of Accounting: A Lack of Culture," Invited panel presentation on "Adding Historical Perspective to The Accounting Curriculum," Western American Accounting Association, May 6, 1989, Las Vegas, Nevada.
• "Great River Distributors and Sweet Grass Orchards: A Study of Sales Contracts and Financial Reporting," Presentation at Midwest Casewriters Association, July 12, 1985, La Crosse, Wisconsin.
• Doctoral Paper Session, Session Chair, Midwest American Accounting Association, March 28, 1985, Chicago, Illinois.
• "Microcomputers in the Intermediate Accounting Curriculum," Presentation at the Midwest American Accounting Association, April 6, 1984, Chicago, Illinois. With S. M. O'Reilly.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE and AWARDS:

• Past member of national committees of the Institute of Management Accountants, American Accounting Asociation, and Academy of Accounting Historians. Member of the American Institute of CPA's. Locally active in the Boise Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants and the Southwest Chapter of the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants. Numerous CPE presentations to professional organizations, including accounting principles updates, deferred income tax reporting, financial instruments, business combinations, and foreign currency.
• Current business director for the Treasure Valley Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Past member of the Finance Committee of the American Canoe Association.
• Active participant in University affairs, including Faculty Senate and numerous University, College, and Departmental committees.
• College of Business Outstanding Teacher Award, Boise State University, 1992.
• KPMG Peat Marwick Department of Accounting outstanding teacher award, Boise State University, 1991 & 1989.
• College of Business Teacher of the Year, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, 1985.
• Accounting Teacher of the Year, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, 1984.

Back to Department of Accountancy homepage | E-mail Department | Back to COBE homepage
Back to BSU homepage