Dr. Mark Peecher

Professor

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Biography

Mark Peecher is an Executive Associate Dean and the Arthur R. Wyatt Chair in Accountancy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He holds a Ph.D. in Accountancy and has been a significant contributor to the field through his research on auditors' decision processes, including the theoretical frameworks and experiments associated with consequentiality and justification. With a career that spans several key roles within academia, including positions such as Associate Dean and Academic Director at the Center for Professional Responsibility in Business and Society, Peecher's influence extends beyond the classroom into professional practice. He has been a professor for many years, focusing on auditing and the critical analysis of audit processes. His recent publications highlight important developments in auditing behaviors and the intersection of audit quality with litigation outcomes. He leads graduate-level courses that critically examine the audit process and its professional implications, shaping the next generation of auditors and accounting professionals.

Research Interests

Experience

Executive Associate Dean Faculty Research

— Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Oversees faculty research initiatives and manages academic programs within the College of Business.

Associate Dean Faculty

— Present

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

Led faculty development and academic affairs in the College of Business.

Academic Director

— Present

Center for Professional Responsibility in Business and Society, University of Illinois • Champaign, IL

Directed programs focusing on ethical business practices and public accountability.

Professor

— Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaches and conducts research in the Accountancy Department.

Consultant

— Present

National Law Firm • Various

Provided expertise in auditing and risk management.

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Conducted research and taught courses in auditing.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Taught accounting courses and supervised graduate research.

Courses

Auditing (ACCY 504)

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.