Dr. Thomas Sternburg

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Thomas Sternburg is a Teaching Assistant Professor of Accountancy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, specializing in tax accounting. He holds a Ph.D. from Arizona State University (1993) and two degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: a Master of Accountancy (Tax) (1980) and a Bachelor of Accountancy (1979). His professional experience includes various academic positions at the University of Illinois, including Clinical Assistant Professor and Lecturer. He also directed the Master of Science in Tax Programs at the University of Illinois at Chicago and Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Sternburg has contributed significantly to tax education and has been involved with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) in various roles. His research interests focus on tax accounting and the behavior of professional tax preparers, with specific emphasis on subjects like publicly traded partnerships and corporate taxation. He has been consistently recognized for his teaching excellence by students from 1995 to 2022, demonstrating his commitment to quality education in accountancy.

Research Interests

Experience

Teaching Assistant Professor Accountancy

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Instructs and guides students in various accountancy courses with a focus on tax accounting.

Clinical Assistant Professor Accountancy

2016-01-01 — 2018-01-01

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Provided instruction and support in the Accountancy department.

Associate Director BSA/MAS Program

2007-01-01 — 2015-01-01

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Oversaw the Master of Accounting Science and Master of Accounting Science program.

Co-Director AICPA/University of Illinois National Tax Education Program

2007-01-01 — 2010-01-01

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Led educational programs in collaboration with AICPA.

Coordinator AICPA/University of Illinois National Tax Education Program

2005-01-01 — 2010-01-01

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Coordinated national tax education initiatives.

Director MS Tax Program

2004-01-01 — 2005-01-01

University of Illinois at Chicago • Chicago, IL

Directed the Master of Science in Tax program.

Director MS Tax Program

1998-01-01 — 2007-01-01

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Managed and developed the Master of Science in Tax program.

Lecturer Accountancy

1995-01-01 — 2016-01-01

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Delivered lectures and academic support in Accountancy.

Visiting Assistant Professor Accountancy

1993-01-01 — 1995-01-01

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Provided temporary teaching support in Accountancy.

Owner Closely Held Business/ Tax Consulting

1986-01-01 — Present

Self-employed • Champaign, IL

Provided consulting services in tax accounting.

Awards

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Teachers Ranked Excellent by Students

Courses

Corporate Income Taxation (ACCY 551) Partnership Income Taxation (ACCY 552)

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.