Debra Nick Robinson-Foster, MBA, CPA, is a faculty member in the School of Business and Public Administration at UDC and serves as the Coordinator for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and Faculty Advisor for the National Association of Black Accountants UDC Chapter. Her work focuses on financial and managerial accounting, tax preparation, and she provides hands-on learning experiences for accounting students.
Experience
Education
Master of Business Administration, Southeastern University Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, University of the District of the Columbia
Roles
Coordinator, IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Courses Taught
Financial Accounting Managerial Accounting Accounting Information Systems (AIS) Accounting Practicum
Expertise
Leadership
Faculty Advisor, National Association of Black Accountants UDC Chapter, 2018-Present
Impact
Selected Publications
Abed, S., & Robinson-Foster, D. (2024). The level of taxpayer’s satisfaction for services provided by the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site: A case study. Risk Governance and Control: Financial Markets & Institutions, 14, 103-110. https://doi.org/10.22495/rgcv14i1p7.
Chinta, Abed, S., & Robinson-Foster, D. (2024). Impact of age, gender, and education on a priori time spent in filing taxes: An empirical study at a unversity-based Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) clinic.
Selected Grants
Several grants awarded to non-profit community organizations outside of UDC
Recognitions
Exceptional Contribution and Dedication Award, UDC SBPA VITA Tax Clinic
