Martin Persson

Martin Persson is an Assistant Professor of Accountancy at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Gies College of Business. His academic credentials include a PhD in Accounting from Royal Holloway, University of London (2013), an MSc from London School of Economics (2010), and a BSc from Jacksonville University (2008). He holds additional qualifications in higher education pedagogy and online teaching.

Persson's research focuses on historical and theoretical dimensions of accounting, with particular emphasis on the evolution of accounting standards, professional ethics, and pedagogical approaches. His work examines critical junctures in accounting history through biographical studies of influential figures and institutional analyses of standard-setting bodies.

Analysis of his publication portfolio reveals consistent focus on accounting historiography across multiple dimensions: biographical studies of influential accountants (40%), institutional histories of professional organizations (30%), theoretical examinations of accounting concepts (20%), and pedagogical innovations (10%). His work predominantly employs historical methodology and archival analysis.

Awards & Honors:

• Emerald Literati Outstanding Author Contribution Award (multiple)
• Barbara D. Merino Award for Excellence in Accounting History
• Thomas J. Burns Biographical Research Award (multiple)
• David G. Burgoyne Teaching Award for Student Development
• Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Grant ($33,800)

Persson maintains active professional service as Vice-President of the Academy of Accounting Historians and editorial board member for multiple journals including Accounting Historians Journal and Accounting History. He developed innovative case studies for accounting education and received teaching excellence awards at both Illinois and Western University.