Christopher V. Costa, CPA, MBA, CFE

Education

BBA Public Accounting – Hofstra University, NY
MBA – Concentration Accounting (with distinction), Adelphi University, NY

Bio

Chris has been working in the accounting industry for over 30 years and has practiced in both public and private accounting settings. He has created, implemented, and managed frameworks for internal control, budgetary and accounting systems, ERP, and payroll systems for one of the largest municipalities in the country.

He has been teaching for over 20 years in areas such as introductory accounting, Executive MBA, as well as advanced topics including governmental/not-for-profit, consolidations and intermediate/advanced accounting.

Chris believes strongly in Esse Non Videri “to be, not to seem” and works tirelessly with students to foster and encourage a life filled with authenticity to be their best selves.

Quote

"A teacher's greatest gift is believing in a student until they believe in themselves,"
- Dwight Lamb