Ultimate Tax Research: Evaluation of Located Authority, Use of Free Internet Sites, and Communication of Tax Research Findings

C. Andrew Lafond, CPA
Assistant Professor
LaSalle University

Andy is an Assistant Professor in Accounting at La Salle University as well as a practicing professional with his own accounting firm which he founded in 1994.

His experience includes over 25 years in public accounting with national, regional, and local firms. Andy’s practice provides accounting and tax services for a diverse group of small businesses and individuals. Since 2005, he has provided Tax Research training to the staff of a number of accounting firms around the country as well as taught “The Ultimate Tax Research Course” for many state CPA societies. In addition, he has authored several accounting and tax articles, including some addressing the tax research process and a comparison of the electronic tax research services available to tax practitioners.

Andy received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from La Salle University in 1986, and an MBA from Drexel University in 1994. In 2003, he earned a Doctorate in Business Administration from University of Sarasota. Andy is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs, and the American Accounting Association.