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Dr. Samy Garas


PROFESSOR Of Accounting

Dr. Samy Garas is a full Professor of Accounting at SUNY Plattsburgh with over 20 years of academic and professional experience. He has published 21 peer-reviewed articles and 3 book chapters in high-impact journals, focusing on corporate governance, Islamic finance, forensic accounting and audit risk management. Dr. Garas holds nine professional certifications — CPA (NY & CT), CIA, CMA, CFE, CFF, CISA, CAMS, CIPFA, and FHEA — and integrates cutting-edge tools such as UiPath, Tableau, Alteryx, Power BI and IDEA into his teaching. He has designed innovative courses in forensic accounting, fraud examination, data visualization and Python programming, equipping students with industry-relevant skills.

Dr. Garas has also led impactful service initiatives, including partnerships with EC-Council, Cisco Networking Academy, Juniper Networks, Certiport and regional organizations. A dedicated scholar and educator, he has transformed his teaching with research-based methods and advanced technologies, preparing students for successful careers in accounting and auditing.

Additionally, Dr. Garas serves as the faculty coordinator for executive education, where he oversees the development, delivery, and evaluation of specialized workshops and micro-credential programs designed for healthcare managers. His role includes collaborating with organizations’ leadership, managing faculty and external speakers, coordinating registration processes and ensuring seamless execution of sessions on leadership, strategy, data analytics, legal compliance, and Lean Management. 

  • Education
    • Ph.D., University of St. Gallen
    • M.S., University of Phoenix
    • B.S., Ain Shams University
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