Dr. Elizabeth Woo

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Elizabeth Woo is an Associate Professor of Practice in Accounting at USC Marshall School of Business. She is a practicing Certified Public Accountant with extensive experience in public accounting, previously serving as Managing Director and Head of Audit Methodology at Crowe LLP and as Senior Manager in the National Assurance Office at BDO USA, LLP. With over ten years of experience, Woo has honed her skills in accounting and auditing, specializing in U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB standards. Her research interests lie in the innovative application of technologies such as data analytics, robotic process automation, and artificial intelligence in audit work. She has played a significant role in changing the approach of independent public accounting firms towards audit execution. Woo is passionate about teaching and has developed numerous in-person and e-learning accounting courses for both national and international audiences. She previously taught undergraduate accounting courses at her alma mater, UCLA, and aspires to inspire undergraduate accounting students to cultivate a passion for careers in public accounting.

Research Interests

Courses

Introduction to Managerial Accounting Foundations of Accounting

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.