Dr. Michelle Hutchens

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michelle Hutchens is an Associate Professor of Accountancy at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, specializing in corporate taxation and tax avoidance behavior. She received her Ph.D. in Accounting from Indiana University in 2016, an M.B.A. in 2003, and a B.S. in Business Administration in 2002. She has held various academic positions, including Assistant Professor and Lecturer at the same institution. Her professional experience includes significant roles in the tax divisions of Crowe Horwath LLP and Deloitte Tax LLP. Hutchens's recent research includes analyzing the impacts of tax legislation on employee pay satisfaction and firm risk related to tax avoidance. Her publications have appeared in prominent journals like the Accounting Review and National Tax Journal, contributing to the understanding of tax policy and financial statement disclosures in corporate settings.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching and research in Accountancy

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching and research in Accountancy

Lecturer

— Present

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching introductory courses in Accountancy

Tax Senior Manager

— Present

Crowe Horwath LLP •

Managed tax advisory services.

Tax Manager

— Present

Deloitte Tax LLP •

Led tax compliance and consulting services.

Courses

Principles of Taxation (ACCY 312)

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.