Dr. Susan Pachera

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Susan Pachera is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Accountancy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She has held this position since 2020. Her prior experience includes serving as Director of Accounting Policy & Research at Exelon Corporation from 2007 to 2019 and as Audit Director at Deloitte from 2004 to 2007. Professor Pachera has a strong background in accounting and financial policy, providing her students with real-world insights and applications in her courses. She is also an accomplished educator, recognized with several awards including the Dean's Impact Award in 2025 and the Anita Feller Memorial Award for Excellence in Accountancy Education for the academic year 2023-2024. Professor Pachera engages her students with current topics in business, ensuring that they are well-prepared for their careers in accounting and related fields.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching various accounting courses, focusing on practical applications and contemporary issues in the field.

Director of Accounting Policy & Research

— Present

Exelon Corporation • Chicago, IL

Led accounting policy initiatives and research, improving compliance and strategic decision-making.

Audit Director

— Present

Deloitte • Chicago, IL

Oversaw audit engagements, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality service delivery.

Awards

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Dean's Impact Award

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Teachers Ranked Excellent by Students

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Anita Feller Memorial Award for Excellence in Accountancy Education

Courses

ACCY 303 - Accounting Institutions and Regulation BADM 590 - Professional Pathways in Business

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.