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Linda J Burilovich

Professor of Accounting
Ph.D. University of Michigan (1990)
M.S.A. Eastern Michigan University (1980)

300 W. Michigan Avenue 525 Gary M. Owen Building
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Tel: (734) 487-3304 ;
Fax: (734) 482-0806
linda.burilovich@emich.edu

Linda Burilovich
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Professional Summary
Dr. Burilovich's commitment to students and teaching excellence have earned her numerous awards such as the Dean's Faculty Achievement Award, the Department of Accounting Faculty Achievement Award (thrice), the Internal Revenue Service Spirit of America Award, and others. She has written and lectured extensively in the area of small business taxation. Her prior career experience included five years as a field auditor for the Internal Revenue Service. She serves as a coordinator and instructor for the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program in Detroit.

Courses Taught
ACC344 Principles of Taxation
ACC479 Special Topics in Accounting
ACC544 Taxation of Entities
ACC584 Tax Research Methods - Practice and Problems
ACC585 Business Tax Planning
ACC599 3 Credit Indepedent Study
ACC644 Tax Research Methods - Practice and Problems
ACC672 Investment and Tax Financial Planning
ACC699 3 Credit Independent Study

Research Interest & Projects
Corporate taxation, individual taxation, financial planning

Selected Publications
"Planning Techniques for Avoiding the Reclassification of Shareholder Debt" The Tax Advisor, December 2006.

"Managing the S-Corporation Built-in Gains Tax" National Public Accountant, (coauthored), November 2003, pp. 20-23.

"Exploring Safe Harbors for S Corporation Debt" The CPA Journal, September 2002 .

"A Checklist for Protecting the Owners' Debt Classification in Small Businesses," (coauthored), National Public Accountant, Vol. 44, No. 10, December 1999/January 2000, pp.23-25.

"Auditors' Influence on Earnings Management: Evidence from the Alternative Minimum Tax Book Adjustment," (coauthored), Journal of Applied Business Research, Vol. 13, No. 2, Spring, 1997, pp. 9-22.

Professional Affiliations
Certified Public Accountant