Alan R. Sumutka

Associate Professor

• Email Address: sumutka@rider.edu
• Phone: (609) 896-5193
• Office: Sweigart Hall 327
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• Mailing Address: 2083 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

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Research Interests: Taxation
Teaching Interests: Taxation

Professor Sumutka, a member of the Rider Community since 1977, teaches undergraduate and graduate taxation courses.   He is the recipient of four teaching awards, including the New Jersey Society of CPAs “Outstanding Educator Award” and the Lindback “Distinguished Teaching Award.”  

Prior to entering academia, Sumutka worked for the “Big 8” CPA firm, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Co., and pharmaceutical giant, Merck and Co., Inc.  Today, he operates his own CPA firm.

The recipient of many research leaves and grants, Sumutka publishes primarily in the area of taxation and is the author/co-author of more than 30 articles and 1 book.   His articles have appeared in The Journal of Accountancy, The Tax Adviser, Taxation for Accountants, The CPA Journal, and others.

He is a member of the American Accounting Association, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and New Jersey Society of CPAs.

Background Information

• Master of Business Administration, 1977, Seton Hall University, Accounting
• Bachelor’s of Science in Commerce, 1972, Rider University, Accounting

Recent Publications

• Sumutka, A. R. & Sootkoos, B. (2008).  Personal Business Retirement Plans. CPA Journal, the (NY State Soc. of CPAs), 52-57.
• Sumutka, A. R. & Schulman, M. (2007).  The Expanded 'Kiddie Tax' and the Financial Aid Trap. Tax Adviser, 48-50.
• Sumutka, A. R., Sumutka, A. M. , & Margarido, G. (2006).  Tax Planning for the 2008-2010 Zero-Percent Adjusted Net Capital Gain Rate. CPA Journal, 40-49.
• Sumutka, A. R. (2004).  College Aid and Tax Planning. CPA Journal, Part 1, 54-59; Part II, 56-61.

• Coopersmith, L.W., Sumutka, A.R., & Arvesen, J. (2009, October).  Optimal Tax-Efficient Planning of Withdrawals from Retirement Accounts.  Accepted for Academy of Financial Services, Anaheim, California.

Awards/Honors

• 2009:  Adviser Appreciation Award, Rider University, College of Business Administration.
• 2008:  Paid Research Leave
• 2008:  Andrew J. Rider Faculty Recognition, Rider University, awarded by President at Founder’s Day.
• 2007:  Andrew J. Rider Faculty Recognition, Rider University, awarded by President at Founder’s Day. 
• 2007:  Paid Research Leave
• 2006:  Davis Summer Research Grant
• 2005:  Faculty Award, Catholic Campus Ministry, Rider University
• 2004:  College Development Grant, Summer