Dr. Michael Kustanovich

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michael Kustanovich is a Clinical Associate Professor of Accountancy at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He has an extensive academic background, holding both a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Accounting from Ben-Gurion University, Israel. His teaching interests include advanced financial reporting and accounting theory and practice, where he engages students in complex real-world accounting scenarios. Kustanovich has also held various academic positions, ranging from Senior Lecturer to Clinical Assistant Professor at the same institution. Additionally, he has experience in the auditing field from his time as an auditor with PwC and has worked with KPMG. He actively contributes to the field of accounting education with several publications in CPA review literature. Kustanovich has received multiple awards for excellence in teaching and impact in his field, highlighting his commitment to accountancy education.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2025-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching advanced courses in Accountancy.

Clinical Assistant Professor

2019-01-01 — 2025-01-01

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Instructing courses in Accountancy.

Senior Lecturer

2018-01-01 — 2019-01-01

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Senior level instruction in Accountancy.

Lecturer

2014-01-01 — 2018-01-01

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Lectured on various Accountancy topics.

Auditor

2013-01-01 — 2014-01-01

PwC •

Conducted audits for various clients.

Adjunct Lecturer

2010-01-01 — 2011-01-01

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

Lectured on Accountancy.

Accounting Technical Writer Editor

2010-01-01 — Present

Gleim Publications, Inc. •

Wrote and edited accounting materials.

Adjunct Lecturer

2009-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Achva College •

Instructed accounting courses.

Adjunct Lecturer

2008-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Ben-Gurion University •

Taught accounting subjects.

Senior Associate

2007-01-01 — 2010-01-01

KPMG •

Worked as a Senior Associate in auditing.

Awards

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Anita Feller Memorial Award

2018-01-01
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Dean's Impact Award

2018-01-01
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Excellence Undergraduate Teaching Award

2017-01-01

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.