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James Trebby
James TrebbyMarquette University

O'Brien Hall

MilwaukeeWI53201United States of America(414) 288-8050
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Associate Professor Emeritus of Accounting

Dr. Trebby joined the faculty in Summer, 1983. He was an Assistant Professor of Accounting at the University of Kentucky from 1981-83. He was an Instructor at Marquette University from 1973-78 before earning his doctorate at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Trebby worked for the Big 4 firm now known as Deloitte, LLP.

Education

Ph.D – University of Kentucky, 1982

MBA – Marquette University, 1973

BS - Marquette University, 1971

Professional Interests

Individual income taxation, corporation, partnership, and S corporation taxation, international taxation, estate and gift taxation, and personal finance.

Selected Publications

“Targeted Tax Breaks,” Practical Tax Strategies, Volume 82, Number 3, March 2009, pp.1” 

“Trading in CO2 Credits: Tax Issues to Consider,” CPA Journal, Volume 49, Number 1, January 2009, (with William Harden and Maureen Mascha).

Honors and Awards

  • Certified Public Accountant

Personal Interests

College, high school, and grade school licensed official in baseball, basketball, football, and girl’s softball.