For accounting lecturer Roger Idnani, teaching accounting and tax courses in the M.S. in Taxation program at the School of Accountancy at Cal State Fullerton’s College of Business and Economics isn’t just a job. It is a passion. The dynamic learning environment bridging theory and practice creates a high energy learning and teaching environment that Idnani enjoys.
“The program attracts highly motivated working professionals who are deeply invested in advancing their careers, and it is a privilege to support their development,” said Idnani, who has more than 25 years of professional experience in the tax field. “I introduce real-world business and tax challenges into the classroom to enhance critical thinking and practical application. It is so rewarding to build lasting relationships with students, many of whom continue to stay in touch while providing meaningful contributions to the tax community long after graduation.”
Idnani’s personal accounting journey began when he earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Cal Poly Pomona in 1988, followed by a master’s degree in taxation from Golden Gate University in 1993. For nearly a decade, Idnani was a tax senior manager for Big Four accounting firm EY. Prior to EY, Idnani was a tax director at Boeing Capital Corp.
Idnani’s teaching activities at Cal State Fullerton focus on Accounting Standards Codification 740 — Income Tax Provisions, which enables students to gain a comprehensive understanding of accounting for income taxes under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, including the identification of temporary differences, calculation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, valuation allowances, and analysis of uncertain tax positions. The final project includes preparation of the tax provision work papers, including the tax footnotes and disclosures required to be included in the Securities and Exchange Commission 10-K filing.
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