Dr. Martin Persson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor Accountancy

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching and researching in the field of Accountancy, focusing on Accounting History.

Assistant Professor Managerial Accounting Control

2014-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Ivey Business School, Western University • London, ON

Taught Managerial Accounting with focus on accounting theory and practice.

Awards

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Highly Commended Manuscript Award

2025-01-01
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Listed Teachers Ranked Outstanding Students

2023-01-01
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Voted Valuable Professor (MVP) Student Athletes

2023-01-01
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Emerald Literati Outstanding Author Contribution Award

2023-01-01

Courses

Financial Reporting Standards (ACCY 510)

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.