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Tiffany Cossey, C.P.A., J.D., L.L.M.

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Office: OEC 113
Phone: (417) 873-7383
E-Mail: tcossey@drury.edu

Fall 2024 Office Hours

Tuesday
10:45 a.m. – Noon
2:45 – 4 p.m.

Wednesday
9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Thursday
10:45 a.m. – Noon
2:45 – 4:30 p.m.

Also available by appointment.

Tiffany Cossey, C.P.A., J.D., L.L.M.

Associate Professor of Accounting
Director of VITA Program

Dr. Tiffany Cossey has been with Drury University since the fall of 2010.  She primarily teaches Financial Statement Analysis, and the four courses related to taxation.  She also administers the university’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program which aids low income taxpayers by providing free income tax preparation.  Her research interests are practical-application tax-related topics, primarily dealing with areas of tax law which have changed or are due for change.

Dr. Cossey is both a CPA and an attorney.  She obtained her B.S.B.A. in Accounting at Missouri Southern State University and her Juris Doctorate and LL.M. in Taxation at the University of Missouri – Kansas City.  Prior to teaching, Dr. Cossey’s experience in the accounting field ranged from employment as a public accountant with one of the world’s largest accounting firms to an international tax specialist for a Fortune 500 global manufacturer.  She has also been an independent tax consultant for individuals and small businesses for many years. 

Drury University faculty member since 2010
Associate Professor since 2017

Education

  • B.S., B.A., Business Administration, Missouri Southern State College, 1997
  • J.D., University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, 2001
  • L.L.M., Taxation, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, 2002

Professional Affiliations

  • Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants
  • Institute of Management Accountants
  • Missouri Bar Association
  • Kansas Bar Association
  • American Bar Association