Dr. Rashad Abdel Khalik

Professor

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Biography

Rashad Abdel-Khalik is a Professor of Accountancy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He holds the V.K. Zimmerman Professorship in International Accounting and has been awarded the Dean's Impact Award by the same institution. His academic career includes roles as a Professor at the University of Florida and Duke University, among others. He received his Ph.D. in Accountancy from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1972 and has degrees from Indiana University and Cairo University. His research interests encompass Accounting Reporting Risk, Empirical Research Accounting, Research Methodology, and Accounting Theory, with a focus on current issues in financial reporting. Abdel-Khalik is recognized for his contributions to scholarly publications, including various journal articles addressing key issues in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

V.K. Zimmerman Professor International Accounting

2012-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Professor specializing in international accounting, overseeing various research initiatives.

Director, Vernon K. Zimmerman Center for International Education Research Accounting

2000-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Directed research center focusing on international education in accounting.

Professor Accountancy

2000-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching advanced courses in accountancy.

Weldon Powell Professor Accountancy

1983-01-01 — 1984-01-01

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Visiting professor with a focus on advanced accounting topics.

Graduate Research Professor

1980-01-01 — 2001-01-01

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

Oversaw research projects and taught graduate-level courses.

Associate Professor

1975-01-01 — 1977-01-01

Duke University • Durham, NC

Taught accounting courses and conducted research.

Associate Professor

1974-01-01 — 1975-01-01

Columbia University • New York, NY

Engaged in educational and research activities in accounting.

Assistant Professor

1972-01-01 — 1973-01-01

Columbia University • New York, NY

Introduced foundational accounting courses to students.

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.