Dr. Joshua Herbold

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joshua Herbold is a Teaching Professor of Accountancy and the Associate Head of Accountancy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. With a Doctorate in Accountancy obtained in 2005 and a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the same university, he has built a distinguished academic career. Prior to his current role, he served as an Assistant Professor and then Associate Professor of Accounting and Finance at the University of Montana, where he contributed significantly to the field of accountancy. His teaching philosophy emphasizes the integration of analytical tools and data analytics into accounting education, demonstrating a commitment to innovative pedagogy. He has received several accolades, including the PwC LLP Faculty Fellowship and the Outstanding Educator Award from the Illinois CPA Society, recognizing his influence and contributions to accountancy education.

Research Interests

Experience

Teaching Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Associate Head

2021-01-01 — Present

Department of Accountancy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Assistant Head

2020-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Department of Accountancy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Department of Accountancy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Chair, Accounting & Finance

2017-01-01 — 2019-01-01

University of Montana • Missoula, MT

Owner & Lead Instructor

2012-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Big Sky Knowledge Factory • Montana

Associate Professor

2012-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Accounting & Finance, University of Montana • Missoula, MT

Assistant Professor

2005-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Accounting & Finance, University of Montana • Missoula, MT

Visiting Assistant Professor

2004-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Accounting & Finance, University of Montana • Missoula, MT

Awards

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PwC LLP Faculty Fellowship

2023-01-01
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Outstanding Educator Award

2025-01-01
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Deloitte Foundation Center Business Analytics Scholar

2023-01-01

Courses

Managerial Accounting Data Analytics Foundations

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.