Dr. Jon Davis

Professor

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Biography

Jon Davis is a Professor Emeritus in Accountancy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He holds a Ph.D. in Accounting from the University of Arizona, along with a Master of Accounting in Taxation and a B.S. in Accounting from the same institution. Davis has an extensive academic career, having held various positions including Interim Director at the Institute of Government and Public Affairs, and R.C. Evans Endowed Chair of Business at the University of Illinois. His prior academic appointments include roles at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Colorado at Boulder. An active researcher, he focuses on federal tax policy, fraud, and decision-making in public accounting, while employing methods such as agent-based modeling and game theory. He has authored numerous publications in esteemed journals and has participated in national tax education programs.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus Accountancy

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Serves as a Professor Emeritus contributing to education and research in Accountancy.

Interim Director

2017-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Institute of Government and Public Affairs, University of Illinois System • Champaign, IL

Led the Institute overseeing government and public affairs initiatives.

Professor Accountancy

2012-01-01 — 2022-01-01

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Conducted research and taught courses within the Accountancy program.

Arthur Andersen Alumni Professor Accounting

2006-01-01 — 2012-01-01

University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, WI

Taught and researched in the Accountancy department, emphasizing ethical accounting practices.

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
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  • 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.