Martin Emanuel Persson

Martin Emanuel Persson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Accountancy at the University of Illinois. His research focuses on accounting profession dynamics, historical institutional analysis, and professional ethics. Key areas include accountants' administrative structures, narrative social sciences approaches to accounting history, and the interplay between accounting practices and broader societal projects like eugenics legislation.

His work has explored topics such as mid-20th century aptitude testing for accountants, the ethical responsibilities of auditors in policy implementation, and the legacy of influential figures like Nicholas Dopuch in shaping quantitative research methods. Recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on historical case studies that connect accounting practices to larger social and institutional frameworks.

• Awards: 2023 Barbara D. Merino Award for Excellence in Accounting History Publication
• Themes: Professionalization processes, disciplinary identity, ethical accountability