Dr. Laura Wang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Laura Wang is an Associate Professor of Accountancy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She earned her Ph.D. in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin in 2014. Her academic work primarily focuses on the dynamics of performance evaluation and the implications of peer-recognition systems in a management context. Wang has published articles in reputable journals, exploring the intersection of performance metrics and employee behavior, particularly in remote work scenarios. She has also delved into the complexities of penalty contracts and their effectiveness through empirical research. In addition to her research, she is actively involved in teaching courses that integrate data analytics with management accounting principles. Her contributions to the field are recognized by her peers, and she has been awarded the Fred Virginia Roedger Fellowship at the University of Illinois.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching and researching in the area of accountancy.

Assistant Professor

2014-01-01 — 2021-01-01

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Research and teaching in accountancy.

Senior Associate

2006-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Grant Thornton L.L.P • Austin, TX

Worked in the audit department, focusing on performance evaluation.

Awards

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Fred Virginia Roedger Fellowship

2019-01-01

Courses

Data Analytics Management Accounting (ACCY 512)

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.