Dr. Li Zhang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Li Zhang is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Accountancy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has a Ph.D. in Accounting from Carnegie Mellon University, obtained in 1999. His research focuses on impact accounting, managerial behavior, managerial compensation contracts, and organizational structures. He has published works in prominent journals and has been actively involved in various positions, including serving as a reviewer for 'Issues in Accounting Education' and as an editor for the 'Journal of Accounting Education'. With extensive experience in academia, he has also held positions at the University of California at Los Angeles and has contributed significantly to the field of accounting through teaching and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Teaching Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Accountancy, focusing on teaching and research.

Interim CFO

2017-01-01 — Present

Inspirit IoT Inc. •

Serving as the Interim CFO, overseeing financial operations.

Visiting Assistant Professor

2007-01-01 — 2020-01-01

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Accountancy.

Visiting Scholar

2005-01-01 — 2006-01-01

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Served as a Visiting Scholar at the University.

Assistant Professor

1999-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Anderson Graduate School of Management, University of California at Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Assistant Professor, involved in both teaching and research in management accounting.

Awards

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Deloitte Foundation Center Business Analytics Scholar

2025-01-01
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Gies Research Grants

2025-01-01
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List Teachers Ranked Excellent Students

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.