Accountancy at Illinois Teams Up with AICPA
Because of its innovative accounting curriculum, Illinois was asked by the AICPA to assist exam developers and psychometricians in a landmark initiative to substantively revise the Uniform CPA exam, taking advantage of computerized testing methods. Accountancy leadership at Illinois selected faculty from other universities, in addition to Illinois faculty, to work on design and oversight committees. Illinois will continue on the project through development and testing of simulation prototypes.

Integration + Flexibility = Individual Fit
Illinois students now have the option to earn a 4-year undergraduate degree in accountancy or a fully integrated 5-year master-in accountancy science degree with -an option to specialize in taxation. Our model is unique because it allows students the flexibility to pursue a degree and a career that fits their interests and timing. We’ve integrated the Project Discovery philosophy into our graduate programs to ensure that every degree option is infused with this innovative, highly acclaimed curriculum.

KPMG and Illinois: Tomorrow’s Decision Yardstick
The Business Measurement Research Program, a joint initiative from Illinois and KPMG, awarded nearly $1 million in grants in 2003 to support research having the potential to improve significantly information used for decision making by managers and outside stakeholders in the 21st century business environment. Areas of focus include risk measurement and control, business process performance, internal and external business reporting and transparency, assurance, corporate governance and enabling technologies.

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