Kim Mendoza

Kim Mendoza is an Associate Professor of Accountancy at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Gies College of Business, holding the Grant Thornton LLP Faculty Fellowship and directing the Deloitte Foundation Center for Business Analytics. She specializes in bridging technology, data analytics, and accounting education. Her research focuses on technology’s impact on financial reporting stakeholders and the influence of auditing/financial standards on decision-making.

Education: B.S. in Accounting from Loyola Marymount University; M.S. and Ph.D. in Accounting from the University of Washington.

Research Interests:

• Technology integration in accounting processes
• Stakeholder dynamics in financial reporting
• Auditing standards and decision-making

Her publications explore topics ranging from intangible asset classification to the efficacy of video-based financial disclosures. Awards include the Grant Thornton LLP Faculty Fellowship.

Teaching: Focuses on Data Analytics courses that connect data science with business and accounting practices. No specific grants or advising roles listed beyond institutional leadership roles. Leads the Deloitte Foundation Center, fostering collaboration between academia and industry.