KC Rakow

About

KC Rakow joined the Loyola faculty in August of 2016.  He was attracted by the opportunity to work with top students and faculty and research at a high level.  KC has two main research areas that are based on the effect accounting information has on firm value and on teaching pedagogy.  He has published articles in Review of Accounting Studies, Advances in Accounting, Journal of Accounting Education, and Managerial Finance.  Prior to entering academia, KC worked in the audit division of Arthur Andersen.  He also maintains an active CPA license.

Degrees

• University of Georgia, PhD, 2005
• University of Mississippi, Masters of Accountancy, 1999
• University of Mississippi, Bachelors of Accountancy, 1998

Professional & Community Affiliations

• American Accounting Association
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

• Illinois Society of Certified Public Accountants

  • CPA Exam Task Force
  • Diversity Committee

Courses Taught

• Intermediate Accounting
• Accounting Theory
• Financial Accounting
• Managerial Accounting
• Personal Finance