Dr. Stephan Sefcik

Professor

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Biography

Stephan E. Sefcik is a Professor Emeritus in the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington. He has an extensive background in accounting and has served as the PricewaterhouseCoopers Professor of Accounting. Sefcik earned his PhD, MS, and BS from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he developed his expertise in financial accounting. He has held academic positions at the University of British Columbia prior to his tenure at Washington, which began in 1986. Sefcik has received numerous teaching awards, demonstrating his excellence in education, including the GEMBA Teaching Excellence Award in 2013 and multiple Undergraduate Professor of the Year awards. He has also been recognized as an Outstanding Educator by the WSCPA. Sefcik's research interests include accounting irregularities and corporate governance, contributing to the academic community through various editorial positions as well. Alongside his teaching and research, he has held significant administrative roles, including Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

— Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Stephan E. Sefcik worked in the Department of Accounting as a Professor Emeritus, teaching and contributing to the academic field of accounting.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Sefcik served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting, focusing on research and teaching.

Awards

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GEMBA Teaching Excellence Award

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Undergraduate Professor of the Year

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WSCPA Outstanding Educator

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.