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Martin Persson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Accountancy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, specializing in accounting history and the evolution of accounting theory and practice. He holds a Ph.D. in Accounting from Royal Holloway, University of London (2013), along with an M.Sc. from the London School of Economics and Political Science (2010) and a B.Sc. from Jacksonville University (2008). His research focuses on the development of accounting thought, the institutionalization of the accounting profession, and the interactions between accounting processes and societal governance. Current research projects examine the implications of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 on minority faculty in accounting, historical enumeration practices during the Civil War, and the origins of double-entry bookkeeping. He has been recognized with numerous awards for his teaching excellence at the University of Illinois. Persson's courses emphasize the integration of technical accounting principles with a historical perspective, fostering a critical understanding among students of the conceptual and ethical foundations of financial reporting. Furthermore, he actively contributes to the academic community as a member of various editorial boards and committees.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL
Teaching and researching in the field of Accountancy, focusing on Accounting History.
Ivey Business School, Western University • London, ON
Taught Managerial Accounting with focus on accounting theory and practice.
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