Dr. Jenny Ulla

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jenny Ulla is an Assistant Professor of Accountancy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she has been since 2022. She earned her Ph.D. in Accountancy from the University of Kentucky in 2021, and holds both an M.S. and a B.S. in Accountancy and Business Administration from Trinity University. Ulla's research focuses on judgment and decision-making in auditing within accounting contexts, utilizing experimental design. Her specific interests include the impact of technology on accounting practices. Prior to her current position, she served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and has held various roles in the accounting field, including Controller at the San Antonio Area Foundation and Auditor at Ernst & Young. Ulla has published several articles in accounting journals, contributing to the literature on auditing and accounting practices. She teaches courses on Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting, helping students develop an understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and fund accounting principles applicable to public and nonprofit sectors.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Accountancy.

Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — 2022-01-01

University of Nevada-Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV

Engaged in teaching and research responsibilities in Accountancy.

Controller

2010-01-01 — 2015-01-01

San Antonio Area Foundation • San Antonio, TX

Managed financial operations and reporting for the foundation.

Auditor

2009-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Ernst & Young • San Antonio, TX

Performed audits and contributed to the financial assessment of client accounts.

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.