Dr. Laura Cumming

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Laura Cumming is a University Teaching Fellow and Faculty Associate at the Centre for Learning and Teaching at Dalhousie University. Her expertise is rooted in professional accounting education, and she has held various roles within organizations such as the Atlantic School of Chartered Accountancy, the CPA Atlantic School of Business, and CPA Canada. Laura is dedicated to developing teaching methodologies that enhance student engagement and understanding in accounting courses. Alongside her teaching responsibilities, which include courses like BUSI 6102 Taxation and COMM 3111 Intermediate Financial Accounting II, she actively participates in the academic community, contributing to the educational advancement of aspiring accountants. Her commitment to educational excellence has been recognized with multiple awards, such as the Faculty of Management Teaching Excellence Award in 2015 and 2019. Laura's diverse academic background includes an MBA from Saint Mary's University, a Bachelor of Commerce from Dalhousie, and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Maine, complemented by her CPA/CA designation in Nova Scotia.

Research Interests

Awards

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Faculty of Management Teaching Excellence Award

2019-06-01
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Faculty of Management Teaching Excellence Award

2015-06-01
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Sobey School of Business, Part-Time Professor of the Year

2008-06-01

Courses

BUSI 6102 Taxation COMM 3111 Intermediate Financial Accounting II COMM 4125 Taxation COMM 4126 Taxation II