Dr. Justin Leiby

Professor

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Biography

Justin Leiby is a Professor of Accountancy and Academic Director of the BSA/MSA Program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He holds a Ph.D. in Accounting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has previously been an Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at the same institution. Prior to his current role, he served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia and the University of Florida. His research focuses on auditor judgments, professional skepticism, and the impact of commercial efforts on audit quality. Justin has received several honors, including the Professor Ken Perry Faculty Fellowship and the Disruption & Innovation Scholar award. He is committed to developing innovative courses that integrate risk management and analytics to help organizations navigate disruptive changes. Justin actively engages with students in practical projects, including initiatives that analyze data in the cannabis industry aimed at enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. His recent publications appear in leading journals, reflecting his significant contributions to the field of accounting and audit research.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Accountancy

— Present

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching and research in accounting.

Academic Director, BSA/MAS Program Accountancy

— Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Overseeing the BSA/MSA program.

Associate Professor Accountancy

— Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Assistant Professor Accountancy

— Present

University of Georgia • Athens, GA

Assistant Professor Accountancy

— Present

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

Awards

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Professor Ken Perry Faculty Fellowship

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Disruption & Innovation Scholar

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Management Accounting Literature Award

Courses

Risk Management Innovation (ACCY 574)

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.