Thomas M. Brinker, Jr., is adjunct professor of taxation and special needs planning at The American College of Financial Services, where he is responsible for teaching and course development in The College’s Irwin Graduate School and Huebner School programs. He is also professor of accounting at Arcadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania, and is the executive director of the MBA program and for the School of Global Business. He has received recognition for teaching excellence, including the PICPA Educator of the Year Award and the Lindback Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching.

A sought-after speaker, Brinker presents nationally and internationally on various tax topics. He also contributes articles to a variety of publications.

Prior to co-founding his CPA firm, Brinker was a member of both the audit and tax departments of Coopers & Lybrand along with Arthur Young & Company. He is currently a tax consultant for the special needs community and to local CPA and law firms in the Philadelphia area. His practice concentrates on tax planning and compliance for individuals and businesses.

Brinker graduated cum laude from Saint Joseph’s University in Accountancy and holds master’s degrees in taxation and accounting from Widener University. In addition to earning his JD from Columbia Pacific University, Brinker earned a Master of Laws in International Taxation from Regent University School of Law, receiving the distinction of “Outstanding Graduate” in his class and a Certificate in Estate Planning from Villanova University Law School's Graduate Tax Program.