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Joe M. Ragan, MA, MBA, CPA

Sutula Chair and Professor of Accounting

Joseph Ragan MA, MBA, CPA

Department

Office

Mandeville 385

Phone

610-660-1654
Contact
    • PwC University, June 2005
    • SAP Training in Logistics, Financial, and Controlling Modules, 2000 - 2004
    • Certified Public Accountant, 1979
    • University of Pennsylvania, 1975, MBA (Accounting with minor in Business Policy)
    • Villanova University, 1972, MA (Educational Administration)
    • Saint Joseph's University, 1969, BA

  • Academic

    • Accounting Department - STAR Scholar Coordinator - 1999 - Present
    • SAP Academic Coordinator - 1998 - Present
    • Saint Joseph's University - Professor - 2008 - Present
    • Saint Joseph's University - Associate Professor - 1993 -2007
    • Saint Joseph's University - Department Chair - 1985 - Present
    • Saint Joseph's University - Assistant Professor - 1977 - 1993
    • LaSalle College - Adjunct Assistant Professor - 1975 - 1977
    • Temple University - Adjunct Assistant Professor - 1975 - 1976
    • Drexel University - Instructor and Student Teaching Supervisor - 1973 - 1975
    • Springfield Senior High School - Director, Work Study Program and Teacher - 1969 - 1973

    Professional

    • Starwalker Technologies Inc. - Owner/Consultant - 2000 - Present
    • SAP Training & Development - 1999 - Present
    • Ragan Associates - Owner/Consultant - 1972 - Present
    • American Multi-Cinema, Inc. - Controller, Northeast Division - 1976 - 1977
    • Arthur Young & Company - Audit Consultant - 1975 - 1976
    • Joseph Ragan Management Company - Theater Owner - 1972 - 1976
    • A.M. Ellis Theatres Company - Theatre Manager - 1968 - 1972
    • Stanley Warner Management Company - Theatre Manager - 1965 - 1968

    Professional Experience (Consulting/Corporate Training/Reports/Projects):

    • Board of Advisors - SAP America - 2003 - Present
    • Owner/Consultant - Joseph Ragan Associates - 1972 - Present
    • Associate and Instructor - Person/Wolinsky CPA Review - 1980 - 2004
    • Board of Directors - Medical Design Systems Inc. - 1990 - 2000
    • Consultant - The Providence House - 1996 - 1997
    • Consultant - Brinker, Simpson and Volk, LLP’s - 1995 - 1997
    • Board of Advisors - Financial Foresight Inc. - 1986 - 1996
    • Developer - Prep Wise CPA Exam Software with Person/Wolinsky Professional Development Company - 1994 - 1995
    • Executive Committee - PICPA (Philadelphia Chapter)

  • Journal Publications

    • Ragan, J. M., Dobroskey, A. F., Legg, W. E., & Tadduni, C. E. (2020). STARFusion: Integrating Alteryx and Big Data Tools within the Accounting Curriculum. Journal of Business Cases and Applications.
    • Ragan, J. M., Sparacio, G. P., McAndrew, C. P., & Filiciello, A. J. (2018). The Evolving Global Enterprise: Preparing Future Accountants Using Analytics and Systems Integration. Journal of Business Cases and Applications.
    • Ragan, J; Alibrandi, V; Chung, D (forthcoming) STARExplorer Case: searching for ways to integrate data analytics and accounting. Journal of Business Education
    • Larkin, J; Ragan, J (2016) The Young Professional: A Personal Budgeting Challenge. Journal of Business Case Studies
    • Ragan, J; Puccio, C; Talisesky, B (2015) Audit Control Technology in the Accounting Classroom: A Case Based Approach. American Journal of Business Education
    • Ragan, J. M (2012). Teaching Accounting Courses Online: One Instructor's Experience. American Journal of Business Education.
    • Ragan, J. M., Perrotto, B., & Rizman, B. J. (2011). Starsearch Technologies: In Search of Ways to Enhance Controls Using SAP In The Age of A Risk-Baased Approach to Auditing. Journal of Business Case Studies.
    • Ragan, J. M., Savino, C. J. , Parashac, P., & Hosler, J. C. (2010). StarWorld: Preparing Accountants for the Future. American Journal of Business Education.
    • Ragan, J. M., Leahan, Z. B. , Malonoski, R., & Savino, C. J. (2010). STARLedger: A Business Activity Model Using SAP R/3 as a Classroom Tool to Measure Learning Outcomes. American Journal of Business Education, 3 (2).
    • Business Warehouse Modeling Using SAP: Simulating a Business Case to Apply Strategic Enterprise Manag ement to Accounting. Journal of College Teaching and Learning. 2008. (With Thomas Kramer, Jonathan Gregory, and Joseph Larkin).
    • Star Electronics, Inc.: An Excel Based Audit Case Using Financial Statement Analysis. Journal of Business Case Studies. 2008. (With Andrew Hadley and Alexander Raymond).
    • Cap and Trade Allowance Accounting: A Divergence Between Theory and Practice. Journal of Business & Economics Research. 2007. (With AJ Stagliano).
    • IFRS: Approaching a state of convergence. International Business and Economics Research Journal. 2007. (With Andrew Hadley and Alexander Raymond).
    • An Implementation Strategy for Developing Interdisciplinary Professional Skills Within the Accounting Curriculum. Review of Business Information Systems. 2007
    • Using SAP R/3 to Teach Fixed Asset Accounting and Business Process Reporting. Journal of Business Case Studies. 2007. (With Gregory Giagnacova and David Naab).
    • Incorporating Sarbanes-Oxley into a College Accounting Curriculum: Lessons Learned. Journal of College Teaching and Learning. 2007. (With Jonathan Gregory and Brian Rizman).
    • A Teaching Case Using Cost/Benefit Relationships within an ERP System. Journal of Business Case Studies. 2006. (With Michael Shultz, Patrick Caffrey, and Matthew Gantner).
    • Critical Factors of Success In Curriculum Enhancement In the Accounting Curriculum Using SAP R/3, by Joseph M. Ragan, Patrick J. McGettigan, Michael R. Storms, and Matthew G. Naccarelli. Published in The Review of Business Information Systems, Volume 9, Number 2, pp. 95-106, March 2005.
    • Disclosure of EVA Use in Corporate Financial Reports: A Descriptive Analysis, by Waqar I. Ghani, Ahmet Tezel, Joseph M. Ragan, and A.J. Stagliano. Published in The Journal of Applied Business Research, Volume 21, Number 1, pp. 81-92, Winter 2005.
    • Collaborative Supply Chain Decision Support and Multi-Attribute Supply Chain Scenarios, Journal of International Business and Economics Research Volume 3, Number 6, pp. 69-78, June 2004.
    • Creating 'SMART' Supply Chain Scenarios Using SAP R/3, by Joseph M. Ragan, Patrick J. McGettigan, Michael R. Storms, and Brian Rizman. Published in Journal of College Teaching & Learning (2004) Volume 1, Number 11 pp. 27-36
    • Notes on Periodic Processing in SAP R/3 IDES 4.6C Training Database, remote consulting document of SAP University Alliance, document version 1.6; published by SAP America: September 2000.
    • Useful Tools of Financial Statement Analysis: Comparative Analysis, Journal of Accounting, Taxation and Finance for Business, Vol. 6, No. 3, pp. 53-78, Winter 1997, with Stanley Davis.
    • Education Transitions: The Experience at Saint Joseph’s University, The Walnut Street Journal, Vol. XXIII, No. 3, p. 10, Winter 1997.
    • Inventory Estimation for Interim Statements and Casualty Losses, Journal of Accounting, Taxation and Finance for Business, pp. 39-44, Spring 1995, with Eun Shim.
    • What Does it Take to Succeed in Public Accounting?: Students Speak Out, New Accountant, 1994, with Joseph Larkin.
    • Measuring Solvency: Debt-Management Ratios, The Journal of Professional Bookkeeping and Management, Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 63-80, Spring 1994, with Stanley Davis.
    • Does Form Follow Function? - The Curious Case of GASB Statement No. 14 and the Definition of Reporting Entities, University of Oklahoma Central Business Review, Vol. 8, pp. 11-17, Summer 1993, with A.J. Stagliano.
    • Applying Short-term Activity Ratios to Measure a Firm’s Liquidity, The Journal of Professional Bookkeeping and Management. Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 69-90, 1993, with S. Davis.
    •  Ragan, J. M., Dobroskey, A. F., Legg, W. E., & Sparacio, G. P. (2022).  Using Alteryx to Teach Accounting in the Era of Big Data: A Case Approach.   Journal of instructional Pedagogies.

    Proceedings/Presentations

    • Ragan, J. M., Dobroskey, A. F., Legg, W. E., & Sparacio, G. P. (2021-2022). Using Alteryx to Teach Accounting in the Era of Big Data: A Case Approach. International Conference on Accounting Education, Las Vegas, Nevada.
    • Ragan, J. M. & Stagliano, A. J. (2021-2022). New Standards for Leased Assets: How Have the Financial Statements Been Impacted? Northeast Business and Economics Association National Conference, Atlantic City, New Jersey.
    • Ragan, J. M., Chung, D. H., & Alibrandi, V. A. (2016-2017). STAR Explorer Case: In Search of Ways to Integrate Data Analytics within the Accounting Curriculum. International Business & Economics Research Conference, San Diego, California.
    • Ragan, J. M., Talisesky, B., Puccio, C., Michalak, M., & Vassallo, L. (2015-2016). Star Catcher Corp: Integrating an Ethics-Based Case within the Accounting Curriculum. European Applied Business Research Conference, Venice, Italy.
    • Ragan, J. M., Gillespie, B. P., Talisesky, B. L., Lasewicz, M., & Brennan, T. (2013-2014). Utilizing GRC Audit Control Technology in the Accounting Classroom: One Educator's Perspective. European Applied Business Research Conference, Paris, France.
    • GRC Audit Control Technology in the Accounting Classroom: One Educator's Experience. Academy of Business Education. (2013)(Presented)
    • Utilizing GRC Audit Control Technology in the Accounting Classroom: One Educator's Perspective. European Applied Business Research Conference. (2013)(Presented)
    • The Trials and Tribulations of Online Teaching: One Instructor's Experience. Academy of Business Education. (2012). (Presented)
    • Seeking Curricular Magis by Enabling Discipline Integration Technology. Jesuit Schools of Business. (2012). (Accepted)
    • The Trials and Tribulations of Online Teaching: One Instructor's Experience. Academy of Business Education. (2012). (Published)
    • Advancing Curriculum Change in Accounting Education using Enterprise Resource Planning Technology. Global Perspectives in Accounting. 2008.
    • Star Electronics, Inc.: An Excel Based Audit Case Using Financial Statement Analysis to Detect Fraud. International Business & Economics Research Conference. 2007.
    • Using Business Simulations with SAP R/3 to Teach Accounting and Business Process Integration, presented at The Northeast Business & Economics Association National Meeting, held in Newport, Rhode Island (co-authored with Gregory Giagnacova '07, Michael Schultz '06, and Jenna Pogorzelski '07) October 28, 2005
    • A Teaching Case Using Cost/Benefit Relationship Within An ERP Conversion, presented at the International Business & Economic Research Conference, held in Las Vegas, Nevada (co-authored with Patrick Caffrey '06, Matthew Gantner'04, and Michael Schultz '06) October 3-7, 2005
    • Critical Factors of Success in Curriculum Enhancement to the Business Curriculum using SAP R/3 by Joseph M. Ragan. Presented at the American Accounting Association annual meeting as a poster session in August, 2004. Orlando, Florida
    • Creating 'SMART' Supply Chain Scenarios using SAP R/3, presented at the International Economics Applied Business Research annual meeting in Edinburgh, Scotland (co-authored with STAR Scholars Patrick McGettigan ’04, Michael Storms ’04 and Brian Rizman ’06) June 2004
    • Critical Success Factors in an Accounting Curriculum enhanced by SAP R/3, presented at the I International Economics Applied Business Research annual meeting in Edinburgh, Scotland (co-authored with STAR Scholars Patrick McGettigan ’04, Michael Storms ’04 and Matthew Naccarelli ’05) June 2004
    • SAP R/3 as a Teaching Tool in Accounting and Finance, presented at Rider University as a training program sponsored by SAP America. Materials and presentation were developed, written and delivered with the help of STAR Scholar Students, January 23, 2004.
    • Reinventing the Accounting Curriculum Using SAP R/3, presented at the Decision Science Institute National Meeting in Washington, DC, November 2003.
    • The Future of ERP in Business Education, presented at the Decision Science Meeting in Washington DC, November 2003.
    • Software Demonstration: How to Integrate SAP R/3 Into the Business Curriculum, presented at the Northeast Business and Economics Association Meeting October 2003.
    • Collaborative Supply Chain Decision Support and Multi-Attribute Supply Chain Scenarios, presented at the European Applied Business Research Conference in Venice, June 2003.
    • Disclosure of EVA Use in Corporate Financial Reports: A Descriptive Analysis, Journal of Applied Finance with A. Tezel, W. Ghani and A.J. Stagliano. Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting of the American Accounting Association, April 2003.
    • Disclosure of EVA Use in Corporate Financial Reports: A Descriptive Analysis, Journal of Applied Finance with A. Tezel, J. Ragan, and A.J. Stagliano. Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting of the American Accounting Association, March 2003
    • Use of the Internet in Accounting Education, presented at the International Atlantic Conference in Vienna, March 2003.
    • Teaching Managerial Accounting Information Systems using SAP R/3: Utilization of sample scenarios in real time, AIS Educators Academy Conference held July 2002 in Copperhead, Colorado. (This paper was co-authored with Ian Faber 03 and Patrick J. McGettigan ’04)
    • Technology and the Accounting Classroom, presented at the International Atlantic Economics and Business Conference in Paris, March 2002
    • Internet use in Accounting Education. 2002 International Atlantic Economic Conference, March 2002, with A. J. Stagliano.
    • Impact of Asset Impairments Accounting Under SFAS 121 on Corporate Disclosures. 1996 Annual Conference of the Northeast Business and Economic Association, September 1996, with W. Ghani.
    • What Should be Taught in Managerial Accounting: The View from Accounting and Marketing Educators, presented at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting, American Accounting Association - Teaching and Curriculum Section, April 1996, with Eun Shim and John Haverty.
    • Upward Mobility in Public Accounting: A Gender-Specific Student Perspective, presented to and published in Proceedings of the Mid-Atlantic Meeting of the American Accounting Association, March 1996, with J. Larkin.
    • Impact of Fair Value Accounting Under SFAS 115 on Corporate Disclosures, presented to and published in Proceedings of the Northeast Business and Economics Association, September 1995, with Waqar Ghani.
    • Assessing Financial Performance: A Comparative Study of Traditional Ratio Analysis vs. Efficiency Evaluating, presented to the Annual Meeting of the Northeast Business and Economics Association, September 1994, with A.J. Stagliano.
    • Upward Mobility in Public Accounting: A Student Perspective, presented to and published in Proceedings of the Mid-Atlantic Meeting of the American Accounting Association, 1993, with Joseph Larkin.
    • Planning for the Modest-Sized Estate: Seeking Security in Uncertain Times, presented to the Northeast Business and Economics Association Conference, 1993, with A.J. Stagliano.

    Panel and Discussant Roles At Academic Meetings:

    • SAP R/3 as a tool in the classroom, presented as a concurrent session at the Decision Science Institute meeting in Boston, MA November 21, 2004.
    • ERP and Technology in the Classroom, participated in panel presentation at the annual Decision Sciences meeting an Boston, MA November 2004
    • Perspectives in Teaching Ethics in the Accounting Classroom, participated as panelist at the Annual Deloitte Tusch Consortium. May 21, 2004.
    • Taking Back the Classroom, participated as panelist at the Northeast American Accounting Association Meeting. April 30, 2004.
    • The Future of SAP in Accounting Education presented at the Annual Curriculum Congress of SAP America. Chaired the Accounting and Finance track. February 28, 2004.
    • Managing Technology in the Classroom, participated as panelist in a program sponsored by Villanova University, February 14, 2004.
    • SAP R/3 as a Teaching Tool in Accounting and Finance, presented at the Northeast Business and Economics Association National Conference in Parsippany, NJ, October 2003.

    Instructional Materials:

    • Accounting and Reporting for Accounting using SAP R/3: The STARPOWER Series (2013) – software
    • Advanced Accounting and Control Technology within SAP ECC 6.0 using Global Bike Inc.: STARLIGHTSeries (2013) – software
    • Accounting and Controlling Overview using ECC 6.0 and Global Bike Inc: The STARWEB Series (2012) – software
    • The STARPOWER Series: Accounting and Reporting for Accounting, Using SAP R/3. Co-authored with Patrick Caffrey '06 and Jonathan Gregory '06, published by SJU Press, 2005.
    • Accounting and Auditing in the Era of Sarbanes-Oxley: The STARTRACKER Series, SMART and Easy with SAP R/3. Co-authored with Jackie DiAmicis '06, David Naab '07, and Brian Rizman '06, and the STARWALKER group, published by SJU Press, 2005.
    • Accounting and Controlling Overview using SAP R/3: The STARWEB Series, co-authored with Patrick J. McGettigan, Michael R. Storms, and the Starwalker group, published by SJU Press as part of the STAR Series of material (2004)
    • Overview of the Supply Chain Using SAP R/3: The STARWALKER Series, co-authored with Patrick J. McGettigan, Michael R. Storms, and the Starwalker group, published by SJU Press as part of the STARWEB series material (2004)
    • Accounting and Business Process Integration: Easy and Smart with SAP R/3, by Joseph M. Ragan and Patrick J. McGettigan, 2003. Currently published by St. Joseph's University Press for use in FAIS and MAIS courses.
    • Accounting and Business Process Integration: Easy and SMART with SAP R/3. Co-authored with Ian Faber '03, Patrick J. McGettigan '04, Sean Quinn '02, and Michael Storms '04 and published by SJU Press, 2004.

    Books/Book Chapters/Monographs:

    • Mastering Financial Statement Analysis: Ratios, Percentage Analysis and Comparative Statement Made Easy: 4th edition, 2012.
    • Mastering Financial Statement Analysis: Ratios, Percentage Analysis and Comparative Statement Made Easy. Published as a textbook by the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers, with Stanley Davis, 1993.

    Instructional Innovations/New Course (Program) Development:

    • Designed and developed two new corporate-based systems development cases for use in Accounting Information Systems using ERP technology.

    Activities in Academic/Professional Organizations/Publications:

    • Speaker - Accounting Classroom Integration of SAP R/3, presented to the Canadian Academic Accounting Association, at a regional meeting in Toronto, Canada, April 2005 (Co-presented with STAR Scholars).
    • Speaker - STAR Scholars in the Classroom, presented at the SAP Curriculum Congress in Atlanta, Georgia, March 2005 (Co-presented with STAR Scholars).
    • Speaker - Using SAP to Analyze Financial Performance, presented at the SAP Curriculum Congress in Atlanta, Georgia, March 2005 (Co-presented with STAR Scholars).
    • Speaker and Software Demonstration - Business Process Integration and the Supply Chain Using SAP R/3: Impact on the Business Curriculum, presented at Rider University, January 2004 (Co-presented with STAR Scholars).
    • Speaker and Software Demonstration - How to Integrate SAP R/3 Into the Business Curriculum. Presented at the Northeast Business and Economics Association meeting, October 2003.
    • Speaker - Making SAP R/3 Work for You in the Classroom. Presented at the SJU Technology Forum, May 2003, in Philadelphia.
    • Speaker - The New CPA Requirements and the Accounting Curriculum, presented to a group of faculty at Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA, March 2003.
    • Speaker - Using Business Processes to Teach Accounting and Technology Integration with SAP R/3. Presented at the SAP Innovation Congress, February 2003 in Miami, FL.
    • Speaker - Teaching with Technology: New Challenges in Accounting Education, presented as a plenary session at the American Accounting Association Mid-Atlantic meeting in Baltimore, April 2002.
    • Speaker - Evolution and change: The New Certified Public Accountancy Exam, presented at Muhlenberg College, March 2002.
    • Speaker - Curriculum changes and Accounting Education at Saint Joseph's University, presented to the Philadelphia Treasurer’s Management Association, Philadelphia, PA January 2002 (Co-presented with STAR Scholars).
    • Discussant - A Study of State Audit Department Practices, by Linda Bressler - Northeast Business and economics Association Annual Meeting, 1997.
    • Planning Committee - The Year 2000. Looking Ahead. Controllers Conference for the Institute of Management Accountants - 1997
    • Speaker - Common Myths and the New CPA Examination, for Widener University – February 1997
    • Discussant - The Effects of Statewide Bank Expansion On Concentration: What Is The Relevant Market, by Corolyn Clark and Paul Foster - Northeast Business and Economics Association, 1996.
    • Discussant - The Accuracy of Accountants' Stereotypes: From Improving Occupational Images to Maintaining A Professional Identity, by Yueh-Ting Lee and Laurence R. Paquette - Northeast Business and Economics Association, 1996.
    • 2023-2024 PwC Grant for Technological Innovation Within Accounting Core Courses (Project TEACC)
    • 2023 Presidential Award for Advising
    • 2020 Ragan Student Scholars Program initiated by alumni endowment
    • 2012 - PwC Foundation - PwC INQuiries Grant to develop temporary accounting issues course
    • 2011 - PwC Grant - Course Development and Curriculum Renewal 2009 - PwC Grant - IFRS integrated with SAP
    • 2003 - 2004 - Presidential Award for Merit in Advising
    • 2002 - SAP Grant enabling curriculum renewal
    • 2001 - PICPA - Outstanding Educator Award
    • 2000 - Lucent Technology - Corporate Partnership Recognition Certificate
    • 1998 - SAP Grant enabling ERP at Saint Joseph's University
    • 1996 - Accounting Alumni - Ledger and Quill Award
    • 1994 - Presidential Award for Merit in Extraordinary Service
    • 1991 - 1992 - Saint Joseph's University - MBA Teaching Award
    • 1990 - Saint Joseph's University - Lindback Award for Outstanding Teaching
    • 1989 - 1990 - Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching
    • 1987 - 1988 - Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching
    • 1986 - Phi Chi Theta - Special Testimonial Award
    • 1986 - 1987 - Presidential Award for Merit in Outstanding Teaching
    • 1984 - Sun Systems Technology Award
    • 1982 - 1983 - Presidential Award for Merit in Outstanding Teaching