Tara Fisher Professorial Lecturer Department of Accounting

Degrees: M.S. in Accounting, University of Virginia; B.S. in Accounting, University of Virginia
Bio: Professor Fisher started her career with PwC’s international tax practice in Washington, DC. She was later assigned to PwC's London office and worked abroad in the United Kingdom.

After returning from London, she accepted a position with Congress as an accountant for the Joint Committee on Taxation. During her time on the Hill, she advised the House Ways & Means Committee, Senate Finance Committee, and other members of Congress on pending tax legislation. She also participated in the congressional investigation of Enron Corporation and helped draft policy recommendations that were enacted into law under the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004.

Professor Fisher enjoys teaching study abroad courses in London, as well as courses focused on tax policy and entrepreneurship.

She is a licensed CPA in Pennsylvania and Virginia.

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