Barry S.
Waynesboro, VA
CPA Experienced in Tutoring Accounting and Finance Students
Hofstra University
AccountingUniversity of Nevada - Las Vegas
Master'sAbout Barry
I am a licensed CPA (in Virginia), and have been licensed for over 20 years. I owned and operated a CPA firm that specialized in serving the needs of small businesses for almost 6 years. During this time, I kept my clients' books using Quicken and Quickbooks, and trained several clients to keep their own books using those systems. I also prepared
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Travels within 40 miles of Waynesboro, VA 22980Barry offers online lessons
Barry is approved to conduct lessons through Wyzant Online. Wyzant Online allows students and tutors to work remotely via video, audio, and collaborative whiteboard tools. For more information about how online tutoring works, check out Wyzant Online.
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"Extremely Knowledgeable and Thorough in his Approach"
- Marianne, Bowie, MD on 6/12/12I had several tutoring sessions in the last weeks and Barry was extremely patient and effective. He will explain the concepts with examples and ensure that you have grasped the information. Anyone would benefit from his services. Highly recommended.
"Help For Financial Managerial Accounting"
- Ramonia, Savannah, GA on 1/22/17Split Stock. Definition of credit, asset, liability. How debits increase assets. How credits increase equity. Debits must always equal credit. This helped me focus on how to record the transactions for each problem.
"Very Patient & Extremely Knowledgeable,"
- Sherry, Ewa Beach, HI on 8/19/16First of all tutoring with Barry is a joyful experience! He makes the lessons easy, engaging, and comfortable. I was struggling in a finance class and found Barry as a tutor on WyzAnt. After each lesson Barry sent excel documents to help with each word finance problem I had for homework. I learned how to compute the finance problem and increased in excel formula knowledge. Overall, my experience with Barry was five (5) stars! I completed my finance class with an A for a final grade! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
"Awesome Tutor"
- Jennifer, Upper Marlboro, MD on 3/21/16Barry is an awesome tutor. He is very patient, easy to work with, arrives on time and has a few tricks up his sleeves! Awesome Finance tutor.
"Best tutor I've ever had"
- Heather, Annapolis, MD on 2/29/16By far the best tutor I've ever had, he helped me through my work step by step until I understood and felt comfortable with the work.
"As always, Barry's knowledge was amazing"
- Steve, Davidsonville, MD on 2/26/16A great thing about Barry is he doesn't rush through the student session, always to be sure the work is correct.
"Great Accounting Tutor"
- Nicole, Greensboro, NC on 12/6/15Barry is an excellent tutor. Knows his material.Also, he makes online learning very easy. He is reliable and on time.
"Amazing tutor"
- Rotimi, Upper Marlboro, MD on 12/2/15Barry is an excellent tutor he brings a wealth of practical experience makes it easier to impart the knowledge. He is patient and thoughtful he responds quickly to inquiries . I would definitely recommend him as a tutor
"Awesome Tutor"
- Shantele, Beltsville, MD on 11/29/15He is very diligent, and thorough. He does his best to help you grasp the material and will provide you with the abilities to get the best grade possible.
"Great Tutor! Passed an impossible class with his help!"
- Megan, Glen Burnie, MD on 9/11/15Barry was an awesome tutor! He helped me once a week for 6 weeks in order for me to pass my business finance class. He was super kind and very patient. We met multiple times in person and the last few weeks online since it was easier on my schedule. He was readily available every week I needed him and always flexible if I needed to reschedule. Definitely recommend him for anything with numbers, he is a financial genius!
"knowledgeable, professional, pleasant"
- Justin, Pottsboro, TX on 8/16/15Barry worked with me on a Finance 501 course and was more than capable. He helped me do well on my final and one of my quizzes.
"Genius!"
- Natasha, Kailua Kona, HI on 7/18/15He really knows accounting, he rarely gets stuck on anything and he is fast! I highly recommend him if you need help with accounting.
"Great Tutor"
- Meriane, Pasadena, MD on 7/3/15Mr. Barry saved my life last semester! I took a very hard financial class and he helped me understand the problems I had for homework, and to study for my tests. I am very happy I found this tutor, and I can't thank him enough for all of his help!
"Barry Outshined my Professor"
- Nikki, Glen Burnie, MD on 6/16/15Last semester I had a professor that was so confusing and literally was giving us incorrect information based on fundamentals of accounting. Barry showed me some simple tricks for a process she made super complicated. Great tutor! I highly recommend if you need an accounting/finance guru!
"AMAZING tutor"
- Sherri, Fort Washington, MD on 5/13/15Mr. Barry by FAR was the best tutor I've every had. He was very patient, knowledgeable and mentoring. Also he was respectful of time and helped me understand the material better than my instructor.
"Professional, Knowledgeable, and Flexible Tutor"
- Tara, Mount Laurel, NJ on 4/12/15Barry tutored me in my Finance Class for eight weeks; he was always on time and prepared. Barry was able to explain/share his vast knowledge of finance and accounting in layman terms. With Barry's help, I was able to quickly improve my grades and pass my class. Barry was also able to accommodate my busy schedule.
"The Most Amazing Tutor Ever!"
- Jessica, Owings Mills, MD on 3/19/15Barry was able to improve my performance so much that I was able to achieve an "A" in my class. Where previously I struggled and I was barely able to understand the subject material, he was extremely knowledgeable about the subject matter (in my case, Business Finance for my undergraduate degree). He was very patient and professional. He offered several types of sessions including face-to-face and online. He was also very flexible in terms of schedules and worked with me to find the best day and time for me and was always prompt. Barry was an excellent tutor and I would highly recommend him to any student looking to improve their skills in any type of finance, accounting, tax or business classes.
"Great MBA Tutor"
- Serena, Pasadena, MD on 1/4/15With the help of Mr. S., my grades improved in my economics and finance class from an 88% average to a 92% average. He is definitely very helpful, precise, and on time every time. Highly recommended!!
"Exceptional Accounting Tutor!"
- Lynnette, Pflugerville, TX on 11/19/14I needed help with several college level accounting II problems I was struggling with as well as a few concepts I wasn't completely grasping. Barry explained them with ease and in a way that helped me to quickly understand. Connecting online was a breeze. I wish Barry was the professor teaching my accounting II course. Thanks Barry!
"Great Tutor"
- Maria, Ellicott City, MD on 10/19/14I am a working professional enrolled in an EMBA program. I have a limited business background and needed assistance with Financial Accounting. Barry was fantastic. He was patient, explained concepts in clear detail, and took the time to make sure I understood what we were working on.
I would highly recommend him to anyone.
"Must Tutor with Barry! Excellent Tutor!"
- Rita, Upper Marlboro, MD on 5/19/14Barry is an excellent tutor who is extremely knowledgeable in the areas of Accounting and Finance. On my first attempt taking graduate-level Managerial Accounting, I was on the brink of failure, so I made the tough decision to withdraw. On my second-attempt at the course I sought out a tutor to help me through, and I am so glad that I found Barry. Immediately his affordable hourly rate stood out to me among the other tutors.
Barry and I met once per week and some cases twice per week. He was always flexible to accommodate to my schedule and he was easily accessible and exceptionally responsive via e-mail and by phone. He helped me solve tough homework problems and reviewed the problems I completed on my own. He helped me study for exams and worked with me throughout the course, whenever I needed help. As a result of Barry's assistance, I noticed my grades continually improve throughout the semester. At the end of the course, I couldn't believe that I received an "A" in the very course I withdrew from the year prior due to being on the brink of failure. I am so thankful for Barry's tutelage and I can't wait to work with him again in the fall on my graduate-level Finance course.
"Wonderful Tutor with a Wealth of Knowledge"
- Warren, Waldorf, MD on 5/18/14I found Barry while struggling with Accounting I. I sought his help again when taking Accounting II. He is extremely knowledgeable and very patient. I will look for Barry when I begin my finance course.
I can't think of anyone I would rather have help in these areas than Barry. Most highly recommended.
"Conscientious and knowledgeable"
- Mitchell, Hanover, MD on 6/11/13Barry is a great teacher and a great guy. Even though I have severe math phobia, Barry always puts me at ease and describes math in terms I can grasp. Highly recommended!
"Great JOB"
- Betty, Stevensville, MD on 6/1/13Barry, It was great to meet you!! Thanks so much! I am feeling much better about this, and when I hit the books again tomorrow, I will be in good shape. I will get the other problem done too and send a doc to you. Thanks for being prompt efficient, and kind!
"The Best Tutor: Highly Recommend!"
- Kimberly, Bowie, MD on 5/14/13Mr. Barry S. is knowledgeable, available, highly skilled and experienced in his field of Accounting. I was contacted within minutes after my request was posted - (this website is legit)! I highly recommend anyone to seek Mr. Barry S. as a tutor – I received ALL As on my assignments! He was extremely professional, on-time, and most important very patient. A TRUE BLESSING IN DISGUISE!
"Excellent tutor."
- Wendy, Bowie, MD on 5/8/13Barry is a wonderful tutor. I was struggling in my Financial Accounting graduate course. Barry helped me to understand the areas that were causing issues for me. I'm a perfectionist; so overcoming challenges is a must for me. After Barry's help, I received an A for the course.
"Outstanding and thorough."
- Ken, La Plata, MD on 2/9/13Barry S - each session that I have had with him has been very thorough and informative. His patience and understanding of the material presented for me has been unquestionable - did not mind going over the information more than once to ensure I understood and my questions to him were explained. Thanks Mr. S!
"Great Tutor"
- Rosemary, Burtonsville, MD on 12/9/12Barry quickly made me feel at ease about the subject matter that he tutored. He imparted a lot of background information to help me understand the subject and was very patient. We covered a lot of ground during the first session.
"Great Tutor"
- Michele, Odenton, MD on 11/7/12He was very knowledgeable on the topic I needed help with (ACC501--Accounting for Decision Making). He was able to relay the information in a way that I could understand. I highly recommend Barry.
"Great tutor"
- Bernice, Severn, MD on 6/26/12Barry is a wonderful tutor and is very knowledgeable. I would recommend to any one who needs help in the Finance/Accounting.
"Wonderful Tutor!"
- Helen, Lexington Park, MD on 6/12/12Thanks to Barry I am passing my class with a good grade! He was so patient and when I just didn't catch on, he would take the time to find another way to explain the concept to me so that I could understand! I recommend him to anyone needing to understand finance and accounting; his help made a world of difference to me. He was always on time and smiling, and in a pleasant mood ready to start. Wonderful experience!
"Great tutor, very professional"
- Gary, Bowie, MD on 3/23/12Barry is a great tutor. I have learned several new accounting procedures from Barry. He is an asset to your company and is very professional.
"Good Tutor!"
- Kristy, Waldorf, MD on 2/29/12I found this tutor online and he had good reviews so I decided to go with him because of a crunch for time. He was on time when he met me and from the beginning explained how he tutored and then got right to the point. He tutored me in financing and was EXTREMELY knowledgeable in all aspects of this subject. It took him no time to help me with all of my questions. I really couldnt' have asked for a better experience.
"Superior Tutor"
- Terri, Finksburg, MD on 2/5/12Barry is a thorough, competent, and patient instructor. He is extremely knowledgable in the accounting field. Our sessions are rather long due to the subject matter, and he has helped me to grasp the intricate details of tax work very patiently. He is experienced in teaching, which really makes him stand out as a tutor. I would recommend him to anyone with questions in the accounting arena.
"Great Tutor!!!"
- ALIYA, Bowie, MD on 10/23/11This has been the best experience ever! I am not sure what I would do without his assistance. He was very clear and concise in his helping me understand the information. In addition, he was available and responded promptly via phone and email. His turnaround time has been remarkable. I look forward to working with him in the future.
"Great Tutor"
- Bonita, Fort Washington, MD on 10/14/11Barry was a great tutor, very patient and then allowed me to ask questions on the overview of the assignment! I will definitely be using him again.
"Great tutor!"
- Amanda, Owings Mills, MD on 7/2/11This is the best tutor I have had. Very computer savvy. Will take the time to make sure you understand concepts.
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Business
In addition to holding a Master's degree in Accounting, I consulted with small businesses on everything from financing to hiring employees in my CPA firm for almost 7 years. I regularly tutor students on strategic management, including Porter's Five Forces analysis, Porter's generic strategies, PEST analysis, SWOT analysis, and product life cycle management.
Finance
I teach the principles of corporate finance. I have a great deal of experience teaching capital budgeting using net present value, internal rate of return, and discounted payback period; computing the weighted-average cost of capital; stock valuation using the Gordon Dividend Growth Model and the Capital Asset Pricing Model; and bond valuation using discounted cash flows. I teach using Excel's Time Value of Money function.
Financial Accounting
I have taught the principles of financial accounting and intermediate accounting concepts since 1988 to business owners and since 2008 to college students. I make it easy to learn how to prepare journal entries, how to adjust and close accounts, and how to prepare financial statements and interpret them.
General Computer
I regularly use personal computers at work and on my own. I use the Windows operating system and regularly load, update and remove applications as necessary. I also use File Explorer and Cortana to search for applications.
Managerial Accounting
I regularly teach students concepts such as cost-volume-profit analysis, preparing a contribution margin (variable cost) income statement, determining whether to make or buy a product, process costing using the weighted-average method, and performing variance analysis. I also take the student through all of the steps of cash budgeting from the sales budget to the budgeted financial statements.
Microsoft Excel
I teach basic Excel functions in all versions of Excel, as well as certain advanced functions. I regularly use pivot tables, SUMIF, SUMIFS, COUNTIF, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH and linked worksheets within a workbook. I am most familiar with Excel for Windows.
Microsoft Outlook
I regularly use Microsoft Outlook at work, including the Calendar and Task functions. I also create custom signatures and set up custom mailboxes.
Microsoft PowerPoint
I have used PowerPoint to create presentations as part of my job since 2002 and to create educational slides for students since 2008. I regularly create slides with speaker notes, and I have added audio to a slide presentation.
Microsoft Word
I teach basic functions in all versions of Word, as well as certain advanced functions. I have also assisted students in writing papers in APA format. I am most familiar with Word for Windows.
QuickBooks
I am a Quickbooks Online Certified ProAdvisor and I use it in my two businesses every day. I also have performed bookkeeping on, and trained others in using, Quickbooks desktop since 2007. I have used it for clients in a variety of industries, from retail stores to professional service firms, and for all types of business entities (sole proprietors, partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations). Finally, I am a Xero certified advisor.
Tax Preparation
In addition to being a certified public accountant, I emphasized income tax law in my master's degree program. I prepared income tax returns from 1982 to 2003, most recently in my certified public accounting firm. Additionally, I worked as an internal revenue agent at the Internal Revenue Service from 2003 to 2007. Finally, I taught income tax classes for the University of Maryland University College in 2009 and 2010.
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Barry S.
Waynesboro, VA
CPA Experienced in Tutoring Accounting and Finance Students