Dr. Kevin Jackson

Professor

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Biography

Kevin Jackson is a Professor in the Department of Accountancy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has extensive academic and professional experience in the field of accounting, having received his Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin in 2004, where his dissertation focused on Investor's Use of Nonfinancial Measures. Jackson has held various positions within the University of Illinois, including Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs and Academic Director of the BS/MAS Program. His research interests include the intersection of accounting and investor behavior, and he has published numerous articles in prestigious journals such as the Accounting Review and Journal of Financial Reporting. He has also been recognized with awards like the Impact Practice Award from the American Accounting Association and serves on various editorial boards. His commitment to academic excellence is reflected in his recognition as one of the nation's Top 50 professors by Gies College of Business. He is actively involved in initiatives that aim to bridge the gap between academia and real-world applications in business.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching and research in accounting, with a focus on investor behavior and financial reporting.

Associate Dean Undergraduate Affairs

— Present

University of Illinois, Gies College of Business • Champaign, IL

Oversaw undergraduate programs and initiatives within the college.

Interim Associate Dean Undergraduate Affairs

— Present

Gies College of Business • Champaign, IL

Managed undergraduate academic affairs temporarily.

Academic Director, BS/MAS Program

— Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Directed the Bachelor of Science and Master of Accounting Science programs.

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Conducted research and taught courses in accountancy.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Engaged in teaching and research in accounting.

Visiting Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Houston • Houston, TX

Taught accounting courses during a visiting position.

Assistant Instructor

— Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Assisted in teaching undergraduate accounting courses.

Manager-Assurance Advisory Business Services

— Present

Ernst & Young •

Managed assurance and advisory services for clients.

Accounting Supervisor/Senior Corporate Auditor

— Present

Baker Hughes Corporation •

Supervised accounting operations and audits.

Senior Accountant

— Present

KPMG Peat Marwick •

Provided accounting and auditing services.

Awards

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Impact Practice Award

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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Faculty Fellowship

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.