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Our doctoral program in the accounting field offers broadly based, interdisciplinary training that develops the student’s skills in conducting both analytical and empirical research.

Emphasis is placed on developing a conceptual framework and set of skills for addressing questions broadly related to accounting information. While issues of financial reporting, managerial accounting, corporate governance and taxation are the ultimate concern, special emphasis is given to applying basic knowledge of economics, decision theory, and statistical inference to accounting issues.

Spectrum of Interests and Research Methods

Faculty research represents a broad spectrum of interests and research methods:

• Empirical and analytical research on the relation between accounting information and capital market behavior examines the characteristics of accounting amounts, the effect of accounting disclosures on the capital market, the role of analysts as information intermediaries, and the effects of management discretion. Issues examined also include the impact of financial information on stock and option prices, earnings response coefficients, market microstructure, earnings management, voluntary disclosures, and the effect of changes in accounting standards and disclosure requirements.
• Problems of information asymmetries among management, investors, and others are currently under study. This research investigates, analytically and empirically, the structure of incentive systems and monitoring systems under conditions of information asymmetry. Research on moral hazard, adverse selection, risk sharing, and signaling is incorporated into this work.
• Other ongoing projects include research on the economic effects of auditing and regulation of accounting information, and analysis of tax-induced incentive problems in organizations.
• Additional topics of faculty interest include analytical and empirical research on productivity measurement, accounting for quality, activity-based costing for operations and marketing, and strategic costing and pricing.

Preparation and Qualifications

It is desirable for students to have a solid understanding of applied microeconomic theory, econometrics and mathematics (linear algebra, real analysis, optimization, probability theory) prior to the start of the program. Adequate computer programming skills (e.g. Matlab, SAS, STAT, Python) are necessary in coursework. A traditional accounting background such as CPA is not required.

Faculty in Accounting

Christopher s. armstrong, jung ho choi, george foster, brandon gipper, ron kasznik, john d. kepler, jinhwan kim, rebecca lester, iván marinovic, maureen mcnichols, joseph d. piotroski, kevin smith, emeriti faculty, mary e. barth, william h. beaver, david f. larcker, charles m. c. lee, stefan j. reichelstein, recent publications in accounting, elpr: a new measure of capital adequacy for commercial banks, fraudulent financial reporting and the consequences for employees, board diversity and shareholder voting, recent insights by stanford business, nine stories to get you through tax season, tax cuts in the uk gave an unexpected boost to african economies, the hidden costs of clicking the “buy now, pay later” button.

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Department of Accounting | Ph.D. Overview

Ph.d. overview.

• Stern’s accounting faculty has a wide range of research interests and continuously publishes works in all major academic accounting research journals such as the Journal of Accounting Research, Journal of Accounting and Economics, the Accounting Review, the Review of Accounting Studies, and Contemporary Accounting Research. Furthermore, Stern’s accounting faculty has published in such major Finance journals as the Journal of Finance, the Journal of Financial Economics, and the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis.
• The Department boasts a large and diverse body of Ph.D. students, who assist faculty with research projects early on in their doctoral program and often become co-authors to papers published in prestigious accounting journals.
• The admissions process is a rigorous one and important criteria are: an interest in doing research and teaching in accounting, strong quantitative skills, and an ability to communicate effectively. There are no formal education requirements  other than possession of a bachelor's degree - an MBA is not required.
• The quality of our Ph.D. program (ranked 7th in the United States by U.S. News and World Report) manifests itself by, among other things, our success in placing our graduates.

Click here to learn more about the PhD admissions process.

Accounting, Ph.D. Program Coordinators

NYU Stern Henry Kaufman Management Center 44 West 4th Street Suite No. 10-77 Phone:  212-998-0025 Email: [email protected]

Xiaojing Meng

NYU Stern Henry Kaufman Management Center 44 West 4th Street Suite No. 10-84 Phone:  212-992-6812 Email:   [email protected]

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Ph.D. in Accounting

Program information.

The doctoral program at the KU School of Business prepares students for research and teaching careers at major universities. As a doctoral student in accounting, you will have the opportunity to work with internationally known faculty members on a variety of research projects.

The program includes a combination of coursework, faculty mentoring and hands-on experience in both teaching and research. Students have access to a wide variety of databases and the small size of the program ensures extensive faculty and student interaction. The program is flexible, with some students leaving in four years and some staying for a fifth year.

KU accounting faculty are ranked No. 1 in audit archival and all audit research contributions over the past six and 12 years, and in the top 15 in archival research across all topics — and our doctoral program graduates are ranked in the top 5 in archival audit research, according to Brigham Young University’s 2021 accounting rankings . Recent doctoral student placements include Clemson University, Kansas State University, Iowa State University, the University of Oklahoma, and the University of Arkansas.

Faculty research interests include the economics of the auditing profession; dynamics of the auditor-client relationship; the impact of regulation on auditors and clients; the causes and consequences of financial reporting failures; voluntary disclosure; information intermediaries; corporate governance; the design of control systems and compensation packages; and many other topics.

Application deadlines

Priority: December 15, 2023

Final: January 10, 2024

• Application requirements

As a doctoral accounting, you will have the opportunity to work with internationally known faculty members on a variety of research projects. The small size of the program ensures extensive faculty and student interaction.

Part of our mission is to develop effective teachers. To that end, all doctoral students are required to teach at least two sections as independent instructors. The school and university prepare and reward doctoral students for excellence in teaching through various programs and awards.

Program details

Key components.

Find an overview of key components of the program, including details about expectations and major research projects.

Core courses

BSAN 920: Probability for Business Research

BSAN 921: Statistics for Business Research

BE 917: Advanced Managerial Economics

ECON 715: Elementary Econometrics

Concentration courses

ACCT 928: Introduction to Accounting Research

ACCT 929: Seminar in Archival-Based Accounting Research

ACCT 930: Seminar in Auditing Research 

ACCT 932: Seminar in Financial Accounting Research 

ACCT 936: Seminar in Accounting Research Design & Corporate Governance

Supporting courses

Choose six from the below courses:

BSAN 922: Advanced Regression

FIN 937: Seminar in Business Finance

FIN 938: Seminar in Investments

FIN 939: Seminar in Financial Institutions

ECON 730:Topics in Industrial Organization

ECON 769: Financial Economics

ECON 817: Econometrics I

ECON 818: Econometrics II

ECON 830: Game Theory and Industrial Organization

ECON 831: Economics of Regulation

ECON 869: Advanced Financial Economics

ECON 880: Selected Topics in Economic Theory:

ECON 915: Advanced Econometrics I

ECON 916: Advanced Econometrics II

ECON 917: Advanced Econometrics III

ECON 918: Financial Econometrics

PSYC 790: Statistical Methods in Psychology I

PSYC 791: Statistical Methods in Psychology II

PSYC 893: Multivariate Analysis

PSYC 894: Multilevel Modeling

PSYC 896: Structural Equation Modeling I

STAT 835: Categorical Data Analysis

MATH 727: Probability Theory

MATH 728: Statistical Theory

Additional information

Coursework in the area of concentration is supplemented and strengthened by study in one or two supporting area (minors). Examples of supporting areas include finance, econometrics, or economic theory. The first supporting field is generally topical in nature, such as financial economics or corporate financial theory, and usually consists of two or more graduate-level courses typically seminar in nature.

The second supporting field generally develops specialized analysis skills, such as econometrics, and usually consists of two or more graduate-level courses beyond the core requirements.

Alternatively, a more focused minor area of concentration can include four or more additional courses (e.g. finance or econometrics). Methodology courses not shown in the following list can be substituted with approval (for example, certain math courses).

For more information, view a detailed list of courses in the academic catalog.

Please note:

A course that is not being offered within a reasonable timeframe, or a course in which a student can demonstrate competence may be, with the approval of the area group and the doctoral team, replaced with another course.

Area-specific core requirements may be changed subject to the approval of the area group and the Ph.D. team.

A minimum of 15 courses, plus FIN 901, BUS 902 and BUS 903 are required for the completion of the degree.

Requirements

Area of concentration.

Most students admitted in accounting typically will select that area as their concentration. However, an aspirant, with the assistance of his or her faculty advisor and the area faculty, may propose an interdisciplinary area of concentration. The aspirant must take at least five advanced courses in the area of concentration. These courses may include those offered outside the School of Business.

Supporting areas

Coursework in the area of concentration is supplemented and strengthened by study in one or two supporting areas. A supporting area is one that supplements and complements the area of concentration. The aspirant will satisfy the supporting area requirement by taking at least four advanced courses in the supporting areas (at least two courses in each of two supporting areas, or at least four courses in one supporting area). Courses recommended for preparation for the qualifiers may not be included in satisfying the supporting area requirement.

Research methodology

For successful qualifier assessment, the student's program of study should include adequate preparation in research methodology.

Coursework and research

Comprehensive exams and research

Dissertation and job market

Year 5 (if necessary)

Program faculty.

• Associate Professor
• Accounting academic area

• Area Director, Accounting
• Deloitte Professor

• Assistant Professor

• C.A. Scupin Professor

• Jack and Shirley Howard Mid-Career Professor

• Larry D. Horner/KPMG Professor

• Executive Associate Dean
• Stanley P. Porter Professor
• School of Business administration
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PhD Program

Wharton’s Ph.D. program in Accounting trains students to be successful academic researchers. To this end, the program is designed to provide students with opportunities to learn to develop their own research ideas and to learn to implement appropriate research methods. Students learn these skills through rigorous coursework, as well as mentoring relationships and often research projects with faculty members that provide “on-the-job” training. When a student completes the program, he or she will have a dissertation and other publishable research in progress that can credibly communicate to the academic community the student’s skills and potential for future success as a researcher.

For examples of joint work between students and faculty, Click here . For student placements since 1999, Click here .

About the Program Find out more about the Accounting admission requirements.

Course Information View the Accounting course requirements.

Course Schedule View the Accounting course schedules.

Current Students View a list of our current Accounting PhD students.

Sample Plan of Study

PhD Accounting Program Coordinator Luzi Hail Stephen J. Heyman Professor, Professor of Accounting 1319 Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall Philadelphia, PA 19104-6365 Phone: (215) 898-8205 E-mail: [email protected]

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Wharton’s doctoral program in Accounting takes a multidisciplinary approach (including economics, operations management, and statistics) to meet the needs of today’s complex markets, integrating finance and economics with broader perspectives on organizational issues and the corporate regulatory environment.

The Accounting PhD program trains students to do rigorous research in accounting, a specialized area of financial economics. The program is highly analytical and quantitative. We look for strong undergraduate preparation in microeconomics and mathematics, while some prior accounting or finance training at the undergraduate or graduate level is an advantage. Institutional understanding of how accounting information is used by capital market participants and/or within firms is useful and best obtained through relevant work experience, but is not required of applicants.

Close working relationships with faculty members provide an excellent learning experience while at Wharton and can continue throughout the student’s career. Our program provides students with opportunities to interact with faculty and get started on relevant research early in the program. Required research elements include the accounting workshop colloquium, the first-year research assistantship, and the first and second year summer research papers.

For more information on courses and sample plan of study, please visit the University Graduate Catalog .

Get the Details.

Visit the Accounting Department website for details on program requirements and courses. Read faculty and student research and bios to see what you can do with an Accounting PhD.

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Curriculum & coursework.

Our programs are full-time degree programs which officially begin in August. Students are expected to complete their program in five years. Typically, the first two years are spent on coursework, at the end of which students take a field exam, and then another three years on dissertation research and writing.

Students in the Accounting and Management program must complete a minimum of 13 semester-long doctoral courses in the areas of business management theory, economic theory, quantitative research methods, academic field seminars, and two MBA elective curriculum courses. In addition to HBS courses, students may take courses at other Harvard Schools and MIT.

Research & Dissertation

Students in accounting and management begin research in their first year typically by working with a faculty member. By their third and fourth years, most students are launched on a solid research and publication stream. In Accounting and Management, the dissertation may take the form of three publishable papers or one longer dissertation.

Recent questions students have explored include: the ways in which managers use retail-level marketing actions to influence the timing of consumer purchases in relation to their firms’ fiscal calendars and financial performance as well as those of their competitors; the role of accounting information in strategic human resource decisions; the evolution, consequences and institutional determinants of unregulated financial reporting practices; the effects of adopting rolling forecasts on forecast quality.

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“ I’m constantly inspired to look into new research angles by the brilliant people I run into on campus every day. ”

Current HBS Faculty

• Brian K. Baik
• Dennis Campbell
• Srikant M. Datar
• Aiyesha Dey
• Susanna Gallani
• Gunther Glenk
• Brian J. Hall
• Jonas Heese
• Robert S. Kaplan
• V.G. Narayanan
• Trung Nguyen
• Joseph Pacelli
• Lynn S. Paine
• Krishna G. Palepu
• Ananth Raman
• Edward J. Riedl
• Clayton S. Rose
• Ethan C. Rouen
• Tatiana Sandino
• David S. Scharfstein
• George Serafeim
• Anywhere Sikochi
• Robert Simons
• Eugene F. Soltes
• Suraj Srinivasan
• Adi Sunderam
• Charles C.Y. Wang
• Emily Williams

Current Accounting & Management Students

• Yaxuan Chen
• Ji Ho Kim
• Botir Kobilov
• Yiwei Li
• Trang Nguyen
• Konstantin Pavlenkov
• Ria Sen
• Terrence Shi
• Albert Shin
• Elliot Tobin
• Wenxin Wang
• Yina Yang
• Siyu Zhang

Current HBS Faculty & Students by Interest

Recent placement, wilbur chen, 2022, alexandra scherf, 2021, jody grewal, 2019, andrew jing liu, 2018, hashim zaman, 2022, wei cai, 2020, matthew shaffer, 2019, jee eun shin, 2018, patrick ferguson, 2021, jihwon park, 2020, carolyn deller, 2018, aaron yoon, 2018.

ACCOUNTING PhD

The nation’s top accounting program.

Texas McCombs boasts the most prestigious accounting doctoral program in the country and has graduated more than 300 PhD students since its inception in 1934. Are you ready for the best?

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Mentorship and practice, application deadline.

The application deadline for the Accounting Doctoral Program is December 15.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

If you are a practicing accountant, these topical areas will be familiar to you. However, we welcome students with backgrounds in Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Psychology, or other disciplines to apply. We can remedy any lack of accounting knowledge through additional coursework. Most students enter our accounting doctoral program with some knowledge in these areas:

Financial Accounting

Financial accounting researchers are interested in the use of accounting information by investors, creditors, analysts, and other decision-makers. We are also interested in the preparation of accounting information by managers who may respond to economic incentives and use discretion to manage earnings. Finally, we are also interested in the regulation of accounting information by standard setters and other regulators who are evaluating the relevance and reliability of current and potential accounting information.

Auditing researchers are interested in questions of independence, governance, compliance, auditing processes, and biases. This research helps global standard-setters and regulators adopt standards and policies that protect the integrity of our accounting information. 

Managerial accounting research topics include optimal employee compensation and governance, using information for efficiency management, motivating creativity, etc.

Taxation research covers economic incentives, transfer pricing, compliance with tax enforcement, multistate taxation, and numerous topics about accounting for income taxation, where tax rules overlap with financial reporting standards.

RANKINGS & RESEARCH

Academic leadership, research methodologies.

When you earn a doctorate, most of your time is spent developing deep expertise in research methods. Accounting researchers use three main approaches. In all cases, your doctoral studies will involve a firm grounding in statistics and typically a choice of either economics or psychology as an additional foundation.

Archival research involves the statistical analysis of historical data to examine relevant research questions based on economic theory for its predictions. Thus, archival research requires a strong background in statistics and economics, which we provide through rigorous coursework in the business school and the economics department.

Experimental

Experimental or survey methods are commonly used to obtain data to conduct what is broadly known as behavioral research. Behavioral research relies on psychology for its theories. Because this research is interested in what people do and why they do it, it is often necessary to conduct controlled experiments or survey participants. Using experiment or survey methods, researchers in accounting and finance have provided compelling alternative explanations where economic theories fall short.

Analytical research uses quantitative mathematical models to explain and predict behavior. This research is grounded in game theory from economics. Students wanting to conduct analytical research should have even stronger mathematical backgrounds than other applicants. We will design a program of study that builds on those initial strengths with additional coursework in mathematics and economics.

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Preparation and qualifications, career placement, the world needs you, career destinations.

The primary goal of the Texas McCombs PhD program is to prepare students for exceptional academic careers. Over the last five years, McCombs Accounting PhD alumni have excelled at top institutions globally.

Recent Graduate Placements

Jesse Chan   |  2022  |  Boston University

Cassie Mongold   |  2022  |  University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Ryan Hess   |  2021  |  Stanford University (postdoc); Oklahoma State University

Ryan Ballestero   |  2021  |  Kent State University

Dan Rimkus   |  2021  |  University of Florida (October 2021 graduation)

Shannon Garavaglia  |  2020  |  University of Pittsburgh

Jakob Infuehr  |  2019  |  University of Southern Denmark

Antonis Kartapanis  |  2019  |  Texas A&M University

Kristen Valentine   |  2019  |  University of Georgia

Colin Koutney   |  2018  |  George Mason University

Zheng Leitter  |  2018  |  Nanyang Technological University

Brian Monsen   |  2018  |  The Ohio State University

Xinyu Zhang   |  2018  |  Cornell University

Jeanmarie Lord   |  2017  |  University of Montana

Ben Van Landuyt  |  2017  |  University of Arizona

Shannon Chen   |  2017  |  University of Arizona

Prasart Jongjaroenkamol   |  2017  |  Singapore Management University

Ying Huang  |  2017  |  University of Texas - Dallas

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PhD in Accounting

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Chicago Booth has one of the preeminent PhD accounting programs. Our faculty conduct groundbreaking scholarly work, and our graduates have played a central role in the evolution of modern accounting research.

As a PhD student in accounting at Booth, you’ll have the freedom to explore and cultivate your research interests from day one—wherever they lead.

You’ll join a collaborative research community and work with prominent scholars whose groundbreaking research is recognized for its impact on the academic literature, accounting practice and policymaking, securities regulation, and elsewhere. In addition to your stipend, you may apply for research and conference travel funding from our research centers and the Stevens Doctoral Program. In research workshops and conferences, you’ll present your work and hear about the work of fellow researchers. 

Our Distinguished Accounting Faculty

As measured by research productivity and impact, Chicago Booth has one of the best accounting faculty groups in the world. The group includes Philip G. Berger, Hans B. Christensen, Merle Erickson, Christian Leuz, Michael Minnis, Valeri Nikolaev, Haresh Sapra, Douglas J. Skinner, and Abbie J. Smith, as well as an outstanding group of research-active junior faculty. The school is committed to maintaining the quality of this group.

These distinguished scholars are also teachers and mentors who will advise you, coauthor papers with you, supervise your thesis, help you find an outstanding job, and serve as colleagues throughout your career.

Philip G. Berger

Wallman Family Professor of Accounting

Hans B. Christensen

Chookaszian Family Professor of Accounting and David G. Booth Faculty Fellow

Anna Costello

Professor of Accounting and David G. Booth Faculty Fellow

Merle Erickson

Professor of Accounting

Joao Granja

Associate Professor of Accounting and Jane and Basil Vasiliou Faculty Scholar

Christian Leuz

Charles F. Pohl Distinguished Service Professor of Accounting and Finance

Bradford Levy

Assistant Professor of Accounting

Charles McClure

Michael Minnis

Professor of Accounting and Charles E. Merrill Faculty Scholar

Maximilian Muhn

Valeri Nikolaev

James H. Lorie Professor of Accounting and FMC Faculty Scholar

Madhav Rajan

Dean and George Pratt Shultz Professor of Accounting

Thomas Rauter

Assistant Professor of Accounting and IBM Corporation Faculty Scholar

Amoray Riggs-Cragun

Assistant Professor of Accounting and Kathryn and Grant Swick Faculty Scholar

Delphine Samuels

Associate Professor of Accounting and James S. Kemper Faculty Scholar

Haresh Sapra

Charles T. Horngren Professor of Accounting

Douglas J. Skinner

Deputy Dean for Faculty and Sidney Davidson Distinguished Service Professor of Accounting

Abbie J. Smith

Boris and Irene Stern Distinguished Service Professor of Accounting

Christopher Stewart

Assistant Professor of Accounting and William S. Fishman Faculty Fellow

Associate Professor of Accounting and Kathryn and Grant Swick Faculty Scholar

Anthony Welsch

Anastasia A Zakolyukina

Associate Professor of Accounting

Alumni Success

The American Accounting Association periodically awards a prize for seminal contributions to the accounting literature. Graduates of the PhD Accounting Program are regular winners of this prestigious prize.

Our PhD graduates in accounting go on to faculty positions  at some of the world's most prestigious institutions.

Kalash Jain, MBA '23, PhD '23

Assistant Professor of Business, Accounting Division Columbia Business School, Columbia University His research examines the impact of information processing frictions and investor decision making on asset prices and firm investment. His dissertation area is in accounting.

Sinja Leonelli, MBA '23, PhD '23

Assistant Professor of Accounting Stern School of Business, New York University Sinja's research primarily examines misconduct reporting, regulation and enforcement, and the use of ESG information by stakeholders such as regulators, employees, and consumers. Her dissertation area is in accounting.

Shirley Lu, MBA ’21, PhD ’21 

Assistant Professor of Business Administration Harvard Business School, Harvard University Shirley Lu studies Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) disclosure, with a focus on climate change and gender diversity. Her dissertation area is in accounting.

Spotlight on Research

Chicago Booth Review frequently highlights the work of accounting PhD students, faculty, and alumni.

One Way Discrimination Creeps into the Supply Chain

A Q&A with Chicago Booth’s Anna Costello about how the pandemic affected which suppliers got paid on time.

AI Reads between the Lines to Discover Corporate Risk

“Corporate risk exposures are often subtly implied in conference call discussions rather than explicitly stated,” write Chicago Booth PhD student Alex G. Kim and Booth’s Maximilian Muhn and Valeri Nikolaev.

Civilization is Based on Accounting

A Q&A with Chicago Booth’s Ray Ball on accounting’s past and future.

Financial Data Privacy Could Help Fight Poverty

Historical data can shape future outcomes, helping to determine whether a prospective borrower has access to a home, car, or other opportunities, write University of Utah’s Mark Jansen, Chicago Booth PhD student Fabian Nagel, and Booth’s Constantine Yannelis and Anthony Lee Zhang.

A Network of Support

Doctoral students at Booth have access to the resources of several research centers  that offer funding for student work, host workshops and conferences, and foster a strong research community.

The Chookaszian Accounting Research Center The Chookaszian Accounting Research Center coordinates accounting research at Chicago Booth and hosts research brown bags and workshops. It also publishes the Journal of Accounting Research , one of the top accounting research journals in the world.

George J. Stigler Center for the Study of the Economy and the State Dedicated to examining issues at the intersection of politics and the economy, the Stigler Center supports research in the political, economic, and cultural obstacles to better working markets.

Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation Chicago Booth’s destination for people committed to tackling social and environmental problems, the Rustandy Center supports the work of PhD students and others who are focused on transforming the social sector.

Inside the Student Experience

For Andrew Sutherland, PhD ’13, coauthoring research with Booth faculty was a highlight of the Stevens Program.

Video Transcript

Andrew Sutherland, ’13: 00:09 In accounting, there's tons and tons of research on these big public firms that have an army of investor relations people and they constant disclosing things. That's where most of the research was happening, but there's this whole other half of the economy, these private firms, that we didn't really know a lot about. We didn't know a lot about how they got credit. What was interesting to me is that a lot of time, firms are able to get credit without even providing any financial statements or any information whatsoever to the bank. The reason they're able to get credit is that they have a credit score. So in other words, the information is coming, not from the form itself, but from another bank who had dealt with them in the past. What really struck me was there wasn't really a lot of research out there on this information channel. That's when I decided I wanted to learn a little bit more about what this reporting channel does to contract and help firms get credit and how it changes banks' incentives to lend.

Andrew Sutherland, ’13: 01:01 Basically, the firms that have a good credit record or a long track record of borrowing successfully were the ones that were able to shop around. We would think that's a good thing, that giving firms more choice about who to borrow from kind of increases social welfare, you get better matching between lenders and firms. Kind of the dark side is that the firms that have had payment trouble that have defaulted or missed some payments on loans sort of get shut out of the credit part. You have a harder time starting any new relationships with outside lenders. That's kind of a cost.

Andrew Sutherland, ’13: 01:34 The second cost is that information sharing changes the game for lenders. So, if participating in this credit bureau basically allows outside lenders to pick off the firms that are doing better, then that destroys the incentive for lenders to kind of invest in relationships to begin with. That's sort of the second dark side of information sharing, if you will.

Andrew Sutherland, ’13: 01:54 So, I coauthor on a number of projects with the junior faculty member here named Mike Minnis. I probably talked to Mike more than I talk to my wife. I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing. But, I mean, as a PhD student, there's only so much you can learn in class, and having a faculty member to work with that's kind of gone through the ropes and understands the review process, that's done something on their own, it gives you a really good opportunity to learn. That's something, I think that was absolutely instrumental in my success

Current Accounting Students

PhD students in accounting come to Chicago Booth with a wide range of interests and goals. Recent dissertations have focused on everything from machine learning to the impact of fiscal monitoring, and graduates have gone on to positions at some of the world’s preeminent institutions, including Columbia Business School, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Current Students

Samuel Chang Jonas Dalmazzo Jewel Evans Lingyu Gu Yanzi (Yvonne) Han Grant Hayes Roope Keloharju Maria Khrakovsky Alex Kim Ginha Kim Andrew McKinley Fabian Nagel Pietro Ramella Hristiana Vidinova Hanbyul Yoon Jingyu Zhang

Program Expectations and Requirements

The Stevens Program at Booth is a full-time program. Students generally complete the majority of coursework and examination requirements within the first two years of studies and begin work on their dissertation during the third year. For details, see General Examination Requirements by Area in the Stevens Program Guidebook below.

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The Accounting PhD program is designed to produce great scholars and educators by providing a solid foundation in both the theoretical and empirical tools of accounting research. Your program of study will be personalized to leverage your background and research interests.

Through coursework, research seminars, and individual original research, you’ll demonstrate your mastery of accounting through summer papers and your dissertation. The Accounting faculty will both supervise your individual research project and engage in collaborative co-authored research.

Our Accounting PhD program requires you to complete:

• Course requirements as outlined in the Accounting curriculum page
• A first-year summer research paper and a second-year research paper
• Qualifying exams in empirical and analytical accounting research
• Teaching and research assistantship
• Preliminary exam
• Dissertation thesis proposal
• Final dissertation defense exam

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The same Team Fuqua culture that permeates all of Duke’s professional business programs is prominent in the Accounting PhD program.  Innovation through collaboration is our defining characteristic.  Our accounting faculty possesses unmatched topical and methodological span, which we leverage through co-authorships with one another and co-teaching of our PhD seminars.  In addition to involving PhD students in our collaborative research process, students also have access to cutting edge classes in Fuqua’s Finance area, Duke’s Economics department, and the course catalog of our neighboring university, UNC Chapel Hill. 

Our Accounting faculty are engaged with a wide array of accounting research topics.  Some of the more recent topics they are researching include:

• Properties of accounting numbers
• Role of accounting in asset pricing
• Accounting standards
• Compensation and managerial career concerns
• Debt contracting
• Financial analysts
• Real effects of information disclosure
• Accounting and the macro economy
• Firm communication
• Corporate governance
• Managerial traits
• Zeqiong Huang (2016) - Yale University
• Mani Sethuraman (2016) - Cornell University
• Thomas Steffen (2015) - Yale University
• Alex Young (2015) - North Dakota State University
• Dirk Black (2014) - Dartmouth College
• Ning Zhang (2013) - Queens University
• Amanda Gonzalez (2013) - University of Nebraska, Lincoln
• Gianfranco Siciliano (2013) - Bocconi University
• Zhenhua Chen (2012) - Tulane University
• Bin Li (2012) - University of Texas, Dallas

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PhD in Accounting: Help Fill a Shortage of Accountant Professors

You may not have known there is a doctoral-level degree in accounting. However, there are doctoral degrees in most fields, giving you the option to pursue the highest possible degree level in your academic area of study, including a PhD in Accounting. Accounting is a complex field that is often offered as a major or an area of focus in business school. Most students who pursue a Master’s Degrere in Accounting are already accountants with experience in public accounting and research. They may also be experienced business professionals with a master’s degree in the business world, such as a master of business administration (MBA). 

This is a competitive doctoral-level degree for talented accountants who are truly passionate about pursuing a career in accounting research, consulting, or teaching.

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What is accounting.

Most people think of accountants as the people who do their taxes. Though some accountants, tax accountants, do spend their time helping individuals and corporations with their taxes, accounting goes far beyond these tax-related duties. The accounting field is actually a growing and highly in-demand academic field. Accounting focuses on recording financial transactions and sorting and summarizing them into reports and analyses. Academic accounting is a field that incorporates related subfields like econometrics, statistics, finance, and theory. 

Why Get a PhD in Accounting?

A PhD in Accounting is an excellent degree choice if you are truly committed to the field of accounting and interested in accounting theory. This is because accounting research is often theoretical in nature and like accounting, requires strong analytical and mathematical abilities.  Accounting doctoral students are interested in pursuing theoretical concepts of accounting and applying them to real markets. Some of the country’s best business schools offer master’s degree programs in accounting.

If such a program sounds interesting to you, read on for more information on what you can expect as a PhD accounting student. 

PhD in Accounting Components

Before considering specific programs in-depth, it’s a good idea to look into what most programs require and include. These are competitive, advanced-level degree programs for strong and dedicated students. Each program will have a slightly different set of curriculum requirements and may have different concentration offerings. Here is a general summary of what you should expect.

Application Requirements

When applying to any PhD program, students typically start their search process by researching program faculty members. This is because PhD programs are so rooted in the doctoral thesis, which requires extensive 1:1 advising and mentorship from an academic advisor and faculty members.  One of the most important aspects of your application is a proven academic track record in accounting, math, economics, and finance. Programs require bachelor’s degrees, at a minimum. If you have a Master’s Degree in Accounting and/or are a certified public accountant, you will be a more competitive applicant. Several years of work experience in the field can really help applicants gain entry to their desired program.

Applicants will also be required to submit GRE or GMAT exam scores. Because many doctoral accounting programs are run through business schools, the GMAT is sometimes required.

PhD in Accounting Curriculum

Most universities offer doctoral programs in accounting through their schools of business. For example, one of the best-known programs of its kind is part of Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business.  PhD programs in accounting can take approximately four to seven years to complete, depending on your thesis project and its time requirements. Programs start with foundational coursework that prepares students for the final years of dissertation work. Here are some common courses accounting students can expect to see at the PhD level:

• Research Methods
• Capital Market Research
• Statistical Analysis 
• Quantitative Methods for Accounting
• Econometrics
• Managerial Accounting
• Theories in Accounting

Most PhD programs prepare students for careers as academics, accounting professors, and expert consultants. For this reason, most programs require that students complete teaching practicums as part of the degree process. Students take the important core accounting classes, they develop as researchers, and they learn how to teach.

Concentrations and Dissertations for an Accounting PhD

You will likely choose an accounting concentration within your doctoral program. Some common concentrations are:

• Public Accounting
• Forensic Accounting
• Accounting Information Systems

Regardless of the concentration you choose, you will pursue a major research project as a doctoral student. This research project is commonly called a doctoral dissertation. It is the culmination of several years of research under the mentorship of a faculty advisor. 

It typically results in a published paper and possibly in presentations at conferences and professional organizations. For academics in colleges and universities in the United States, the doctoral dissertation is the first major opportunity to embark on a publishable, in-depth research project. 

Top PhD in Accounting Programs

You should now have a better understanding now of what an accounting PhD entails. Therefore, let’s now take a look at some specific programs. It’s important to note that there is no shortage of programs. In fact, there are 536 different doctoral programs in accounting in the US alone. That said, some programs are much stronger and more competitive than others. 

Below is a list of some of the best PhD accounting programs in the United States. 

Stanford University

The PhD in Accounting at Stanford in Palo Alto, California, is one of the strongest programs in the country. The program requires students to enter with a solid academic foundation in microeconomic theory, econometrics, and math. It also requires students to have basic computer programming skills in programs like STATA, Python, and SAS. After a couple of years of initial coursework, students move on to practicum experiences in teaching and researching before focusing on their dissertation work. 

University of Pennsylvania

The Wharton School, the University of Pennsylvania’s school of business, offers a top-notch program that focuses on analytics. Graduates of the program are prepared to dedicate their academic and professional careers to financial and economic research. 

The University of Michigan at Ann Arbor

Michigan’s flagship state institution offers an extremely competitive PhD program in accounting, only accepting one to three applicants per year. Students can expect to be fully funded for five years and complete the program in as much time. Students can also expect to spend their first two years on focused research into investor relations, managerial investments, and cash holding. 

University of Chicago

The University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business and the Accounting Research Center host this exclusive PhD program in accounting. This program is all about flexibility, allowing its students to cater their program according to their interest in an array of different specializations. Courses offered include econometrics, price theory, finance, and economic modeling. This program consistently produces top graduates who go on to become experts in the field. 

The University of Texas at Austin

Out of all of the programs listed here, the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas offers, by some accounts, offers the top PhD in Accounting program in the country. According to the Public Accounting Report of 2019, it is the #1 program in the nation. 

The Texas McCombs PhD, as the program is officially called, stands apart with distinguished faculty and extremely rigorous preparation for academic life. The program prepares students by helping them develop their research and writing skills and by making them highly competitive when entering the job market or the academic world of accounting. 

Career Outlook With a PhD in Accounting

There is a shortage of accounting professors in the US. This is great news for someone considering the terminal degree in accounting: a doctoral degree. With a PhD in Accounting, you can help fill this shortage and you will be in high demand.  Actually, some students who would have typically stopped their studies with a Master’s Degree in Accounting have decided to continue on to a PhD in Accounting because of the job security the degree offers. Universities need to fill vacancies for accounting professors. This also means that they are willing to pay higher-than-average business faculty salaries to hire and retain accounting professors. The average starting salary for accounting professors under the age of 45 is $101,000.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the overall accounting field is predicted to see faster-than-average growth between 2019 and 2029.

Should You Get Your PhD in Accounting?

The career outlook alone should be enough to help you answer this question. The answer to this question might be yes, if:

• You are passionate about accounting and accounting theory
• You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field
• You have some professional experience in the accounting or finance sector
• You are interested in being a university professor in accounting
• You love research

With excellent job security and very comfortable pay, accounting professors can enjoy successful careers. If you’re excited about pursuing this career track, use this article as a guide to launch your PhD in Accounting program research. 

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Accounting PhD Program

Phd accounting program.

The Accounting Ph.D. program includes research focused on several accounting disciplines, including Financial, Managerial, and Auditing and Corporate Governance Accounting.

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• ADMISSIONS EVENTS

Financial Accounting

- Accounting standard setting - Financial regulation - International accounting - Company valuation and financial statement analysis - Earnings management - Stock markets and market efficiency - Earnings forecasting and financial analyst behavior

Managerial Accounting

- Performance evaluation and compensation - Budgeting and other control issues in organizations - Balanced scorecard - Strategic management accounting

Auditing and Corporate Governance

- Auditor independence - Auditor behavior and decision making - Corporate governance issues

Tax Accounting

- Tax planning - Tax clientele - Tax policy and its effects on businesses

Requirements

Sample Course Schedule

• Fall: GSBA 602, ACCT 605, ACCT 611, ACCT 621 + Electives
• Spring: ACCT 601, ACCT 611 + Electives

Research Development Beginning in the first semester, students will apprentice with a faculty mentor to learn research fundamentals. Typically students are assigned to a new mentor each semester in the first year. During the summer of their first year, students write a first-year paper. The summer paper will be similar to that of a research proposal.

- Fall: ACCT 611, ACCT 621 + Electives

- Spring: ACCT 611 + Electives

- Summer: BUCO 637

Research Development

Students continue apprentice a faculty mentor to learn research fundamentals and participate in research projects. Typically students are assigned to a new mentor each semester in the first and second year. During the summer of their second year, students complete a directed readings course with their potential advisor.

Screening Examination

In the second year, students complete a screening examination which may take the form of a written or oral exam, written assignments, and/or summer research project. The results of the examination help the faculty determine students’ developmental needs and fitness to continue in the program.

Qualifying Examination

Following the screening exam, with the recommendation of their faculty mentor, students take a comprehensive examination on the core knowledge of their discipline. The examination includes both written and oral components. Upon passing the examination, an individual becomes a Ph.D. candidate and begins work on the Ph.D. dissertation.

• Independent Dissertation Preparation (2)
• Accounting Research Seminar: ACCT 611 (2)
• Electives (Optional)

Research Development At this stage in the program, the relationships Ph.D. candidates have developed through the research apprenticeships often lead to collaborative research projects. Ph.D. candidates continue to apprentice faculty with increasing responsibility. They also begin work on their dissertations.

Teaching Development Ph.D. candidates begin developing teaching skills by serving as a teaching assistant for one or two classes and engaging in teaching skills workshops.

Research Development Research is the primary activity in the fourth year and beyond. Faculty view Ph.D. candidates as “junior colleagues” and partner to write and present papers.

Teaching Development Ph.D. candidates co-teach one course with a faculty member.

Dissertation Defense & Submission The dissertation is the culminating work of a student’s independent research. In the fourth or fifth year of the program, students complete, defend and submit the dissertation. This is the last step to earn the Ph.D.

Research Community

Accounting faculty members have published extensively in leading accounting journals such as:

• The Accounting Review
• Journal of Accounting Research
• Journal of Accounting and Economics
• Contemporary Accounting Research
• Review of Accounting Studies

The University of Texas-Dallas Top 100 Business School Research Rankings for research productivity over the past decade ranks the Accounting faculty as fifth worldwide.

Recognized Research Authorities

The Accounting faculty have served as editors, associate editors and editorial review board members of premier journals in accounting, including:

• Accounting, Organization and Society
• Auditing: A Journal of Practice and Theory
• Journal of Management Accounting Research

Faculty Honors

• Wildman Award
• Notable Contributions to Accounting Literature
• Notable Contributions to Auditing and Managerial Accounting Literatures
• Outstanding Educator Award in Auditing

In addition to required coursework and independent research, students are actively encouraged to participate in research projects with faculty—preferably as a co-author; attend and participate in the ARFs (accounting research workshops); present papers at, serve as discussants and otherwise attend national conferences; and take additional coursework either for credit or audit to further enhance their knowledge base.

PhD STUDENTS

Katherine simeon bruere.

• PhD Candidate in Accounting

Katherine Simeon Bruere is a Ph.D. candidate in the Leventhal School of Accounting. She is interested in voluntary disclosure,standard setting, audit quality, audit opinions, goodwill accounting, mergerand acquisitions, corporate governance, financial reporting,  and capital marketsresearch. Prior to starting the Ph.D. program, Katherine worked at Ernst & Young as an auditor in Dallas’ Financial Services division, as well as an accountant at Merit Energy. Katherine earned a BA and an MA in Accounting at Baylor University (2014) and is a licensed CPA in the state of Texas.

Suzanne Burzillo

AJ Chen is a PhD candidate in Accounting at the USC Marshall School of Business. Prior to joining the Ph.D. Program, he worked as an associate in the investment banking industry, as well as analyst in commodities trading. He also had experience as tax associate at PwC Boston. He is intrigued by how technological innovation affect the real economy, particularly their impact on firms, workers, and consumers.

Jessie Jaewon Cheong

• PhD Student in Accounting

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The Marshall School of Business contributes to the broad field of academic research as our students go on to be thought-leaders in business schools around the world. These Ph.D. candidates are taking the next step in their academic careers. Learn more about each candidate by clicking on their name.

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Accounting students have won numerous prestigious awards over the past several years. These honors include:

• Deloitte Touche Fellowship
• KPMG Doctoral Fellowship
• AICPA Doctoral Fellowship

Learn more about all Marshall PhD Students in the Marshall Directory. For a list of Accounting students in the program please follow thislink.

APPLYING TO THE PhD PROGRAM

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Top 10 Best PhD in Accounting Programs

Accounting is an abstract subject dealing with numbers and calculations. Personal finance requires strong attention to detail — imagine the meticulousness necessary to achieve a PhD in accounting! Prepare for a few years of mathematical and statistical study, and toning your analytical skills. The program offers a bright future, opening vast career possibilities  and excellent job prospects.

A booming field, accounting roles for financial managers are estimated to grow by 17%  from 2020 to 2030, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This represents a much higher growth rate than the average for all professions.

Let’s explore the best accounting PhD programs so you can prepare for the next step in your finance career!

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Best PhD in Accounting Programs

The university of texas at austin, mccombs school of business.

PhD in Accounting

The University of Texas at Austin was ranked number one in the country for Accounting PhD programs by the US World & News Public Accounting Report . The University’s McCombs School offers one of the top accounting doctoral programs that welcomes students with diverse disciplines such as economics, mathematics , finance, and engineering.

• Specializations: Financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, and taxation.
• Duration : 5 years
• Delivery : On-campus
• Tuition : $1,000 per credit
• Financial aid:  Grants, loans, assistantships, and fellowships
• Acceptance rate : 32%
• Location : Austin, TX

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Gies College of Business

PhD in Accountancy

The University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is renowned for its top-notch accounting faculty, boasting a high accounting PhD programs ranking by the BYU Accounting Faculty Research Rankings . Out of all the best PhD accounting programs, this one emphasizes productivity and results the most while valuing quality student placements to give you real-world work experience.

• Courses : Mathematical statistics, probability theory, and constructs in accounting research.
• Credits : 96
• Tuition : $652 per credit
• Financial aid : Fellowships, teaching/research assistantships, and tuition waivers
• Acceptance rate : 63.3%
• Location : Champaign, IL

Stanford University, Graduate School of Business

Stanford is one of the most prestigious universities in the world, with 19 institutes encouraging interdisciplinary learning and a $1.69 billion  sponsored research budget. It offers one of the country’s top accounting PhD programs, emphasizing both empirical and analytical research. Moreover, its balanced curriculum gives equal importance to coursework, research, and teaching.

• Courses : Financial reporting & management control, empirical accounting research, and microeconomic analysis.
• Duration : 4-5 years
• Tuition : Refer tuition page
• Financial aid:  Grants, scholarships, fellowships, and research/teaching assistantships
• Acceptance rate: 5.2%
• Location : Stanford, CA

New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business

The Stern School of Business of NYU offers one of the world’s most well-known accounting doctorate programs. The program allows students to study with other schools within the university along with Stern.

• Courses : Empirical research in financial accounting, microeconomic theory, and regression & multivariate analysis.
• Duration : 4 years
• Financial aid:  Fellowships and research/teaching assistantships
• Acceptance rate:  21.1%
• Location : New York City, NY

University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School

The University of Pennsylvania and Wharton School are world-renowned names in education. The school’s PhD in accounting program allows students to study with neighboring departments to gain exposure to other fields and innovative ideas from a wide range of disciplines.

• Courses : Empirical design in accounting research and advanced statistical inference.
• Course units:  16
• Financial aid : Full fellowships
• Acceptance rate : 9%
• Location : Philadelphia, PA

The University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, Stephen M. Ross School of Business

The University of Michigan is a prestigious higher learning institution and one of the best public schools in the country. Its PhD in accounting program encourages extensive collaboration between students and faculty in combined research opportunities.

• Courses : Contemporary accounting issues, pre-candidacy dissertation, and candidacy dissertation.
• Financial aid:  Full funding and graduate assistantships
• Acceptance rate:  26%
• Location : Ann Arbor, MI

Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management

PhD Accounting Information & Management

Northwestern University’s Kellogg School is one of the oldest business schools in the world and has made major contributions to business, management, and marketing fields. It offers an information-focused accounting doctorate program with research scope for subjects like information intermediaries in capital markets, properties, and transformations in the information environment of companies.

• Courses : Research in accounting theory, empirical research in accounting, and special topics in empirical accounting research.
• Duration : 5.5 years
• Tuition : $13,085 per quarter
• Financial aid : Scholarships, fellowships, and teaching/research assistantships
• Acceptance rate:  9.3%
• Location : Evanston, IL

The University of Chicago, Booth School of Business

The University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business is known for its eminent faculty delivering groundbreaking research in accounting. This PhD offers doctoral candidates the freedom to explore their own research interests. They also get the opportunity to perform collaborative scholarly work with faculty members.

• Tuition : $66,096 per three quarters ($32,400 for fifth year)
• Financial aid : Grants, teaching/research assistantships, and fellowships
• Acceptance rate:  7.3%
• Location : Chicago, IL

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Kenan Flagler Business School

UNC at Chapel Hill is the flagship university of the University of North Carolina system. It’s known as a Public Ivy school, offering a high-quality curriculum taught by renowned faculty. UNC’s Kenan Flagler Business School is world-famous, supporting research in international accounting, accounting information in capital markets, and accounting standard-setting.

• Courses : Empirical accounting research, managerial accounting, and tax research.
• Credits : 48-61
• Financial aid:  Teaching fellowship, research/teaching assistantships, and tuition waivers
• Acceptance rate:  25%
• Location : Chapel Hill, North Carolina

The University of Mississippi, Patterson School of Accountancy

The University of Mississippi’s Patterson School is entirely dedicated to accounting studies. Its PhD in accounting program aims to develop scholars with a strong foundation in the historical background of accounting and expert research skills.

• Courses : Contemporary accounting theory, and financial accounting, auditing & accounting information systems research.
• Credits : 77
• Tuition : $504 per credit hour
• Financial aid:  Scholarships, fellowships
• Acceptance rate:  88%
• Location : University, Mississippi

What Do You Need to Get a PhD in Accounting?

Generally, you only need a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related discipline to apply for a PhD program in accounting. Very few programs require a master’s qualification.

The exact requirements vary depending on the program, but you’ll usually need to submit the following to the selection committee:

• GRE or GMAT scores
• Undergraduate transcripts
• Personal essay or research proposal
• Recommendation letters
• Academic resume

Always check specific program requirements for colleges you’re interested in, and contact academic advisors in advance to verify. The top accounting PhD programs can be pretty competitive, so it’s best to carve out ample time to prepare a solid application!

Preparing for an Accounting Doctorate Program

Besides accounting, your PhD program will cover in-depth study of other subjects like economics and statistics. Our advice? Do some background preparation on these subjects, either through self-study or a foundational course.

Additionally, you should prepare yourself for serious research. Unlike undergraduate research, which typically aims to summarize existing knowledge, the goal of a PhD is to make new discoveries. Finally, you should brush up on your teaching skills because your PhD will likely involve giving seminars or tutoring undergraduate students.

Things to Consider When Choosing an Accounting PhD Program

Choosing an accounting PhD program is an individual decision. The right choice depends on various factors that can differ widely depending on the person.

However, here are a few factors that are relevant to practically everyone:

• Budget – What is the cost of tuition and other fees? What financial aid is available?
• Specializations   – What disciplines are offered under the program, and what are the faculty’s areas of expertise? How do these match your passions and career goals?
• Program reputation – Is the school well-known? What accreditations does it have?
• Delivery method  – Is the program offered on-campus, online, or in a hybrid format?
• Location – If you need to attend classes in person, even occasionally, how easy is it for you to get to campus?

Why Get a Doctorate in Accounting?

If you’re proficient with analytical and mathematical skills, a PhD in accounting can help you secure some of the highest-paying jobs in finance and economics. In these roles, you’ll apply the theoretical concepts you studied during your doctorate to solve real market problems, or transfer your knowledge to the next generation by teaching.

Jobs and Salaries for Doctors of Accounting

A doctorate in accounting can qualify you for a range of exciting and high-level roles in the finance sector.

Here are just some of the roles you’ll be eligible for once you’ve completed your PhD in Accounting, with the median annual salary for each:

• Associate Professor in Accounting ( $80,799 )
• Financial Manager ( $95,518 )
• Finance Director ( $115,603 )
• Analyst/Advisor ( $62,924 )
• Senior Financial Analyst ( $83,091 )

For more on job opportunities in the sector, take a look at our guide to the top 10 best jobs for MBA graduates .

What is the Average Cost of PhD Accounting Programs?

The cost of a PhD in accounting can vary greatly depending on the program and school. Remember, the total cost includes not only tuition, but also living expenses, fees and other study expenses.

Generally, prestigious private universities cost more, while public universities offer lower tuition and fees. Additionally, state residents pay less tuition and fees for state universities than non-resident students. Considering all these factors, the total cost for a doctorate in accounting could be anything from around  $10,000 to $70,000 per year.

Wrapping Up

A PhD in accounting will qualify you for some of the best job opportunities in the business and commercial world today. Alternatively, after graduation you could pursue a career in higher education, either in research or as a professor. With experts predicting an increase in accounting job opportunities in the sector in the coming years, the future looks bright for graduates with a doctorate in accounting.

For more on the best courses in finance and accounting, take a look at our guides to the best Master’s in Accounting , the best online MBA Programs , and the top 20 online PhD programs in 2022 .

What Does a PhD in Accounting Do?

With a PhD in accounting, you can work as a professor, consultant, financial manager, analyst, researcher, or one of many high-level jobs in the accounting field.

Can You Get a Doctorate in Accounting?

Yes. Many universities offer doctorate in accounting programs. As long as you meet the eligibility criteria (usually an undergraduate degree in a related field) and present a strong application, you can start your doctorate in accounting.

How Hard is a PhD in Accounting?

Like with any PhD, you need to have a high level of dedication, self-discipline and the ability to conduct strong research to earn a doctorate in accounting. You will also need to demonstrate strong writing, analytical, and presentation skills.

Can an Accountant Have a PhD?

You don’t need a PhD to work as an accountant. Depending on the role, most accountants either have a bachelor’s or a master’s in accounting . However, an accountant who wants to further their career or research in academia may choose to get a PhD in the field.

Do You Need a PhD to Teach Accounting?

A PhD is not typically required to teach accounting in certain settings, such as a community college. However, if you have one, you’ll have a lot more teaching options, including more lucrative positions at universities.

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Our competitive Ph.D. program prepares doctoral candidates to become productive researchers and educators at top research universities.

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Accounting Ph.D. Program Overview

We pride ourselves on our comprehensive program, our internationally renowned faculty and the diverse environment in which our doctoral candidates learn. A key element of the Ph.D. in accounting program is collaborative work between doctoral students and faculty members. We strive to maintain a program with approximately 12 full-time, in-residence students. This size of the Accounting Ph.D. program allows for effective faculty-student interrelationships, collaboration and competitive funding for all students in residence.

Our department was ranked 14th overall in the 2021 Brigham Young University accounting faculty publication rankings (based on all publications since 1990) and was ranked 15th in the 2019 Public Accounting Report rankings of Ph.D. programs.

Accounting Ph.D. graduates enjoy considerable success in their careers. They are accounting professors at many nationally recognized universities and have earned national recognition for their contributions to the development of accounting research, teaching and practice. MSU graduates hold distinguished chairs in accounting, are editors of premier research journals and are authors of some of the largest selling accounting textbooks in the United States. They also hold positions as chairpersons or directors of major accounting departments, deans of business schools, and people with significant national accounting policy-making responsibilities. Our Doctorate in Accounting graduates distinguish themselves by the frequency with which they are members of editorial boards of leading accounting journals and by their successful publication of research. This emphasis on research and scholarship is the hallmark of MSU’s accounting doctoral programs.

Curriculum Overview

The Ph.D. in Accounting program is a five-year program for most students, although some students successfully complete the program in four years. We strive to maintain a program with approximately 12 full-time, in-residence students. This size of program allows for effective faculty-student interrelationships, collaboration and competitive funding for all students in residence.

Requirements

The Broad College of Business and the Department of Accounting and Information Systems have course and other requirements for the Ph.D. degree that, in total, form a student’s program of study.

• Each student must know and be able to apply certain concepts, tools, and techniques of business practice. A student who enters the accounting Ph.D. program without having earned a business or management degree from an institution accredited by the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) must develop a broad understanding of the functional areas of business and management by completing coursework in accounting, finance, management, supply chain management and marketing. Students can petition the Doctoral Program Committee for exemption from this requirement based on coursework taken as part of a business or management degree that is not accredited by the AACSB (see Broad Graduate School of Management requirements).
• A student must have a minimum familiarity with certain concepts, tools and techniques of accounting practice. The materials covered in accounting courses ACC 300 and 301 or 805 and 807, 321 or 821, 331 or 833, 341 or 841 or 843, and 411 are sufficient to satisfy the minimum familiarity requirement. However, the minimum familiarity requirement is automatically fulfilled by students who enter the doctoral program with a degree in accounting from an AACSB-accredited accounting program. Alternatively, this requirement can be met by taking certain accounting courses at MSU or another institution with an accredited program. If a student has an accounting degree from an institution that is not accredited by the AACSB, then he/she could petition the doctoral program director to get a waiver for one or more of the required accounting courses by providing necessary supporting evidence.
• Each student must take a set of Ph.D.-level micro-economic courses (EC 811A, EC 812A and EC 812B, or AFRE 801, 802 and 805) in their first semester.
• The major field of study is accounting. The major in accounting consists of:

ACC 950: Doctoral Seminar in Accounting Research

Research on auditing, financial and managerial accounting, and taxation using theoretical perspectives and research methods from the social sciences and business disciplines. A total of four different research seminars are taken in the first and second year of the program.

MGT 906: Organizational Research Methods Methods for scientific research in the areas of organizational behavior, personnel and organizational theory. Theory building, hypothesis formation and testing, reliability theory, construct validity, external validity and research design.

Each student has a minor field of study. The minor is a minimum of 9 hours of course work. The minor is intended to provide theoretical framework, perspective and content as a basis to conduct research in accounting. Examples of minors are micro-economics, finance, organizational behavior, operations management and psychology.

Competence in research-related areas is required. This requirement may be satisfied by completing a minimum of 12 credits in research-related courses with a four-course minimum. Courses must be at the 400-level or above to assure graduate-level competence in the areas studied. Research-related credits earned to meet the requirements of a degree other than the Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration will not be accepted in fulfillment of this requirement. These courses typically are research-method and statistics courses offered in departments such as economics, marketing, supply chain, psychology and statistics.

Each student must maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.25 by the end of the second semester of full-time enrollment and thereafter to remain in the program. A 2.0 grade is the minimum acceptable grade for a course in a student’s program of study or for graduation requirements.

Up to the time of dissertation proposal defense, each student must write two review reports per academic year in the style of referee reports (to be done under the advice of the doctoral program director).

In addition to dissertation research, Ph.D. students are required to complete two research projects as part of the program requirements. The first research project would entail a literature review and include a replication of selected segments from a paper in the area reviewed. Students are welcome to go beyond the minimum requirement for the first research project (e.g., a minor extension of the chosen paper). The second research project would be a completed working paper including testable hypotheses and results. This research paper could be an independent research paper or a paper co-authored with faculty members or other Ph.D. students in the department. The ultimate objective is to create a paper with sufficient quality to allow it to be submitted to a refereed scholarly journal in accounting or related disciplines.

Comprehensive Exam

Prior to taking the Ph.D. comprehensive exam, each student must have successfully completed the requirements for the first research project (including presenting in a departmental workshop) as well as completed four enrollments of the accounting Ph.D. seminars (ACC 950) and MGT 906. Given a student can take more than four enrollments of ACC 950, each student must obtain the prior approval of the doctoral program director for the four specific enrollments that would satisfy the prerequisites for the comprehensive exam. This examination is usually given in early summer and has three parts:

• Parts 1 and 2: These two parts will cover the different subfields of accounting that were included in the accounting research seminars.
• Part 3: Critique of a working paper in the student’s area of research interest.

The purpose of this examination is to test a student’s knowledge of the scholarly accounting literature, with emphasis on historical and contemporary issues, theories and research methods. In addition to assessing a student’s knowledge, the examination tests a student’s ability to design, evaluate and communicate scholarly research.

Each student must complete a doctoral dissertation judged to be a significant contribution to knowledge by a faculty committee consisting of not less than four members, one designated as chairperson who is an accounting faculty member from the MSU’s Department of Accounting and Information Systems. The doctoral dissertation proposal must be presented at the department research workshop series, with all the members of the student’s dissertation committee in attendance. The dissertation proposal must be approved by three-fourths of the student’s dissertation committee, including approval from the chair. A successful oral defense of the completed doctoral dissertation is required in an open meeting, with all the members of the student’s dissertation committee in attendance. See the Graduate School website for important dissertation requirements .

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Students are admitted to the accounting doctoral program only for the fall semester and on a full-time basis. Find out more about admission criteria and the application process.

Faculty-student collaboration is a significant part of the Broad experience. Doctoral accounting students have the opportunity to work with some of the top researchers across multiple disciplines. Find out more about the research opportunities for accounting doctoral students at MSU.

The accounting faculty at the Michigan State University Broad College of Business are among the best in the world. Find out more about our faculty currently working with doctoral students.

See a roster of current accounting doctoral students in the program and a listing of our graduates’ placements at research institutions across the globe over the last decade.

Tuition and Financial Aid

At the present time, all doctoral students in accounting receive financial support from the department, the college, the university and/or various external organizations. Our goal is to provide every student admitted to the program with a graduate assistantship and/or a fellowship. The assistantship is usually at a half-time level. A half-time appointment requires that the student be a teaching assistant and/or a research assistant for 20 hours a week. Renewal of financial assistance is contingent on the student making satisfactory progress in the program.

Assistantships include a nine-credit hour tuition waiver (i.e. tuition is covered for up to nine credit hours per semester) for each of the fall and spring semesters, a waiver for the out-of-state portion of tuition for non-Michigan residents and health insurance. The waiver does not include registration fees or other fees.

For more information about funding sources, visit the MSU Graduate School .

Frequently Asked Questions

Program overview.

The program is designed to be completed in five years to give students the best chance at completing research projects prior to going on the job market in order to increase their odds of finding an elite research position. Occasionally, students with advanced research portfolios can graduate in four years.

The doctoral program is strictly a full-time program. We require students to be on campus on a full-time basis, as doctoral students have a broad range of responsibilities including coursework, research assistantships and independent study.

The range of responsibilities during your research assistantship are broad and cover aspects related to forming, developing, managing and executing a theoretically sound and statistically valid and rigorous research project. Students are required to conduct thorough literature reviews, develop and write conceptual framework and hypotheses development sections, collect and analyze data using advanced econometric methods and provide support for why the research is relevant and important to the academic and practitioner fields.

Graduates of the accounting Ph.D. program at Broad frequently cite their experience as research assistants as the paramount reason for their ability to form, develop, manage and subsequently submit their research to top accounting journals after graduating from the doctoral program.

Recent placements include:

• Florida State University
• Harvard University
• University of Florida
• University of Notre Dame

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Reviews of applications will begin December 1 and will continue until positions are filled. The deadline for applications is January 15. All accepted students begin the doctoral program in August – there are no spring or summer starts.

GMAT scores have ranged from 650 to the upper 700s, with most scores in the lower 700s. We require a minimum TOEFL score for international applicants. Learn more on the Admissions page.

The number of students admitted to the doctoral program each year has ranged from one to four, but is typically two or three.

Financial Aid

All doctoral students are supported by graduate (teaching/research) assistantships. There is no separate application for assistantships. For the last several years, the typical doctoral student earns approximately $29,000, in addition to their tuition waivers and insurance coverage.

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Carnegie Mellon University •

• • Rating 4.73 out of 5   11 reviews

Master's Student: Embarking on Carnegie Mellon's Master in Business Analytics promises unparalleled growth. Its esteemed reputation in academia assures an intellectually stimulating environment, fostering collaboration and innovation. The meticulously crafted curriculum equips students with advanced analytical skills and a deep understanding of business dynamics. Beyond coursework, experiential learning opportunities abound, from hackathons to industry partnerships. Moreover, the vibrant community fosters inclusivity and camaraderie, enriching the overall experience. With each lecture and interaction, I anticipate expanding my knowledge, honing my skills, and becoming a catalyst for positive change. Carnegie Mellon's program is not just an education; it's a transformative journey toward personal and professional excellence. ... Read 11 reviews

Carnegie Mellon University ,

PITTSBURGH, PA ,

11 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

Featured Review: Master's Student says Embarking on Carnegie Mellon's Master in Business Analytics promises unparalleled growth. Its esteemed reputation in academia assures an intellectually stimulating environment, fostering... .

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Goizueta Business School

Atlanta, GA •

Emory University •

• • Rating 4.5 out of 5   4 reviews

Current Master's student: Goizueta is an incredibly diverse program where the professors have your bet interest at heart. Like most business schools, social life and networking is very important and they really emphasise this through the numerous networking events. KEGS (Keep Everyone At Goizueta Social) is an example of a weekly social event where all MBA students across all programs (1st years, 2nd years, Evening, One Year etc) come together and mingle. There are multiple opportunities for global modules to study abroad if you choose, a lot of clubs to help you through the recruiting process. The business school is also incredibly diverse with at least 50% of the class being international students. This gives you an opportunity to have interesting perspectives within the class. ... Read 4 reviews

Emory University ,

ATLANTA, GA ,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Current Master's student says Goizueta is an incredibly diverse program where the professors have your bet interest at heart. Like most business schools, social life and networking is very important and they really emphasise this... .

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Wake Forest University School of Business

Winston-salem, NC •

Wake Forest University •

• • Rating 4.8 out of 5   15 reviews

Master's Student: My academic journey has been an incredibly enriching and transformative experience. The rigor and depth of the coursework in the Master of Science in Management (MSM) program provided me with a comprehensive understanding of business fundamentals while nurturing critical thinking and analytical skills. The engaging lectures and hands-on projects not only expanded my knowledge base but also fostered empathy. The program's emphasis on practical application allowed me to bridge theory with real-world scenarios with our consulting projects. The collaborative environment amongst peers from diverse backgrounds further enriched my learning experience, fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual support. Overall, my academic tenure at Wake Forest has not only equipped me with the necessary skills for professional success but also instilled in me a lifelong commitment to continuous learning and growth. ... Read 15 reviews

Wake Forest University ,

WINSTON-SALEM, NC ,

15 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

Featured Review: Master's Student says My academic journey has been an incredibly enriching and transformative experience. The rigor and depth of the coursework in the Master of Science in Management (MSM) program provided me with a... .

Kenan-Flagler Business School

Chapel Hill, NC •

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill •

• • Rating 4.75 out of 5   8 reviews

Master's Student: The full-time MBA at Kenan-Flagler is rigorous, but not without a system of support in place through both faculty and the student body to help get you through. It really is a special and collaborative environment that welcomes incredible students from around the world, connecting them with wonderful career opportunities. ... Read 8 reviews

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ,

CHAPEL HILL, NC ,

8 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

Featured Review: Master's Student says The full-time MBA at Kenan-Flagler is rigorous, but not without a system of support in place through both faculty and the student body to help get you through. It really is a special and... .

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D'Amore-McKim School of Business

Boston, MA •

Northeastern University •

• • Rating 2.5 out of 5   4 reviews

Master's Student: Recently began my journey in the GSPA MS in Accounting/ MBA program! So far classes have been tailored to students with nonbusiness/ accounting allowing for any interested parties to join. Teachers are both flexible with grad students and amazing at providing real-world experience. ... Read 4 reviews

Northeastern University ,

BOSTON, MA ,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 2.5 stars.

Featured Review: Master's Student says Recently began my journey in the GSPA MS in Accounting/ MBA program! So far classes have been tailored to students with nonbusiness/ accounting allowing for any interested parties to join. Teachers... .

Leonard N. Stern School of Business

New York, NY •

New York University •

• • Rating 4.82 out of 5   28 reviews

Master's Student: As a part-time MBA candidate at NYU Stern, I'm deeply impressed by the program's blend of academic rigor and practical application. The faculty, industry leaders in their own right, provide invaluable insights, fostering a rich learning environment. The diversity among my peers enhances our discussions, offering varied perspectives on business challenges. Stern's location in NYC is ideal for networking and accessing career opportunities, which is crucial for a working professional like me. The flexibility of evening and weekend classes allows me to balance my professional and academic commitments effectively. Stern equips students with advanced business knowledge and fosters personal and professional growth, making it an exceptional choice for anyone aspiring to excel in the business world. ... Read 28 reviews

New York University ,

NEW YORK, NY ,

28 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

Featured Review: Master's Student says As a part-time MBA candidate at NYU Stern, I'm deeply impressed by the program's blend of academic rigor and practical application. The faculty, industry leaders in their own right, provide... .

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Carroll School of Management

Chestnut Hill, MA •

Boston College •

• • Rating 5 out of 5   2 reviews

Master's Student: I am currently enrolled in the part time, professional evening MBA program. So far it has brought me to communicate with like minded individuals and the professors truly want to see you succeed so they will go out of their way to connect with you and help you. ... Read 2 reviews

Boston College ,

CHESTNUT HILL, MA ,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Master's Student says I am currently enrolled in the part time, professional evening MBA program. So far it has brought me to communicate with like minded individuals and the professors truly want to see you succeed so... .

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McCombs School of Business

Austin, TX •

University of Texas - Austin •

• • Rating 4.69 out of 5   13 reviews

Master's Student: Being in the accounting program at UT Austin has been a remarkable opportunity for me. The best part of being an accounting major at McCombs is the diverse set of classes that students can utilize to explore different interests within business and broaden their career opportunities. The worst part of being at McCombs is the competitive environment, although it incentivizes students to work harder, it can be mentally draining to constantly try to outperform one's peers. ... Read 13 reviews

University of Texas - Austin ,

AUSTIN, TX ,

13 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

Featured Review: Master's Student says Being in the accounting program at UT Austin has been a remarkable opportunity for me. The best part of being an accounting major at McCombs is the diverse set of classes that students can utilize to... .

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Mason School of Business - William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA •

William & Mary •

• • Rating 4.76 out of 5   17 reviews

Master's Student: Having received acceptance from the College of William & Mary, and connected with the admissions staff, I'm very excited to be obtaining my degree from the same school where I received my Bachelors in 2015! ... Read 17 reviews

William & Mary ,

WILLIAMSBURG, VA ,

Featured Review: Master's Student says Having received acceptance from the College of William & Mary, and connected with the admissions staff, I'm very excited to be obtaining my degree from the same school where I received my Bachelors... .

Pamplin College of Business

Blacksburg, VA •

Virginia Tech •

• • Rating 4 out of 5   1 review

Master's Student: Excellent course content, excellent flexibility, excellent faculty. Highly recommend that you become a Pamplin VT Hokie. ... Read 1 review

Virginia Tech ,

BLACKSBURG, VA ,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Master's Student says Excellent course content, excellent flexibility, excellent faculty. Highly recommend that you become a Pamplin VT Hokie. .

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Hough Graduate School of Business

Gainesville, FL •

University of Florida •

• • Rating 5 out of 5   4 reviews

Master's Student: The academics at UF are rigorous but prepare you for real life scenarios. The coursework is well rounded for students to be able ready for all aspects of business administration. ... Read 4 reviews

University of Florida ,

GAINESVILLE, FL ,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Master's Student says The academics at UF are rigorous but prepare you for real life scenarios. The coursework is well rounded for students to be able ready for all aspects of business administration. .

Wisconsin School of Business at UW Madison

Madison, WI •

University of Wisconsin •

University of Wisconsin ,

MADISON, WI ,

Gies College of Business

Champaign, IL •

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign •

• • Rating 4.94 out of 5   17 reviews

Master's Student: The GIES experience has been superb. There are Zoom live sessions every week that you can attend or watch the videos for. There are multiple Zoom office hour opportunities weekly where you can ask direct questions about assignments, exams, or your own business. The professors are engaged, the curricula rigorous, and it's AACSB accredited. ... Read 17 reviews

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ,

CHAMPAIGN, IL ,

17 Niche users give it an average review of 4.9 stars.

Featured Review: Master's Student says The GIES experience has been superb. There are Zoom live sessions every week that you can attend or watch the videos for. There are multiple Zoom office hour opportunities weekly where you can ask... .

Terry College of Business

Athens, GA •

University of Georgia •

• • Rating 5 out of 5   3 reviews

Master's Student: All of the professors are fantastic! They truly want us to succeed, and will work with you until you get it. I also appreciate their efforts to get to know each student. ... Read 3 reviews

University of Georgia ,

ATHENS, GA ,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Master's Student says All of the professors are fantastic! They truly want us to succeed, and will work with you until you get it. I also appreciate their efforts to get to know each student. .

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Business School - University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL •

University of Miami •

• • Rating 4.33 out of 5   9 reviews

Current Master's student: I'm currently enrolled in the online MBA program at the university of miami at Herbet Business School. As an online student and the sole provider for my family, I find the online format and curriculum to be rigorous and fulfilling. What makes this program great is the ability to complete my MBA on my time (for the most part) without sacrificing my income. The classes and professors are nothing short of amazing. I appreciate the time and dedication they put into making the videos and encouraging us to speak with fellow students and share differences in opinion to get the answer. ... Read 9 reviews

University of Miami ,

CORAL GABLES, FL ,

9 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Current Master's student says I'm currently enrolled in the online MBA program at the university of miami at Herbet Business School. As an online student and the sole provider for my family, I find the online format and... .

Simon Business School

Rochester, NY •

University of Rochester •

• • Rating 4.6 out of 5   5 reviews

Master's Student: Academic at Simon in the business analycitcs program is quite rigorous and we hit the ground running with a July start for the fall semester. Very good program. Benet Career services are outstanding a really valuable resource to all students who are preparing to quickstart their careers even before graduating ... Read 5 reviews

University of Rochester ,

ROCHESTER, NY ,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

Featured Review: Master's Student says Academic at Simon in the business analycitcs program is quite rigorous and we hit the ground running with a July start for the fall semester. Very good program. Benet Career services are outstanding... .

Cox School of Business

Dallas, TX •

Southern Methodist University •

• • Rating 4.43 out of 5   14 reviews

Master's Student: While acting as a Divisional CISO at Bank of America, I had colleagues and mentors that recommended that I attend a graduate college. With my near decade of supporting military operations with the Department of Defense and my nearly 10 years of financial experience I felt that a MBA would be the logical next step. When searching for programs at SMU I met with the admissions staff who helped me find that the Executive MBA would be the best program for me and provide me with all of the knowledge, skill sets and experience to succeed in my future business endeavors. ... Read 14 reviews

Southern Methodist University ,

DALLAS, TX ,

14 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Master's Student says While acting as a Divisional CISO at Bank of America, I had colleagues and mentors that recommended that I attend a graduate college. With my near decade of supporting military operations with the... .

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Sawyer Business School

Suffolk University •

Palm Beach Atlantic University

WEST PALM BEACH, FL

• • Rating 4.67 out of 5   30

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Miami University •

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Master of Accounting

Do you excel in business and math classes? Do you enjoy solving complex problems? Are you a whiz at budgeting and organizing? If you answered “yes” to each of these questions, you should consider a rewarding career as an accountant.

Accountants create, interpret, and maintain financial records for individuals, businesses, and other organizations. They have a variety of responsibilities, such as preparing tax returns and suggesting strategies to reduce operating costs. This field requires creativity, a keen eye for detail, and strong mathematical skills.

Some accountants enter the field after completing a Bachelor of Science (B.S) in Accounting or another finance-related degree. However, more advanced accounting positions typically require a graduate degree and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license. By pursuing a master's in accounting, you can boost your earning potential and make yourself competitive for specialist career paths.

What Is a Master of Science in Accounting?

A Master of Science (M.S.) in Accounting teaches students advanced accounting theories and business skills. Programs typically combine coursework with networking opportunities and research projects. Some grad schools also require an internship.

This format enables students to develop accounting competencies and gain specific knowledge in their preferred areas of interest. For example, programs may allow you to specialize in areas like Auditing, Forensic Accounting, and International Accounting.

An M.S. in Accounting is usually more challenging than a bachelor’s degree program. Expect to take courses in advanced topics like data mining, governmental accounting, and managerial economics.

Typically, an M.S. in Accounting takes two years to complete. However, some colleges offer a combined B.S. and M.S. in Accounting program. This initiative allows you to complete both degrees in five years, accelerating your career progression.

Once you complete a B.S. and M.S. in Accounting, you will have the required knowledge and 120 semester hours to sit for the CPA exam. This prestigious license is a necessity for many senior-level accounting positions.

What Careers Can You Pursue With a Master of Accounting?

After completing an M.S. in Accounting, you can pursue many exciting careers in the financial industry, such as:

• Corporate Accountant
• Corporate Controller
• Financial Analyst
• Forensic Accountant
• Fraud Examiner
• Public Accountant

Selecting a Masters of Accounting Program

Once you’ve decided to pursue an M.S. in Accounting, you will need to locate appropriate graduate programs. Fortunately, hundreds of colleges and universities offer master’s of accounting degrees, making it easy to find grad programs that align with your individual needs.

When researching grad schools, consider the following questions to help you find the best fit:

• Are classes held online or in person?
• Does the program allow you to specialize?
• Does the program provide internship and networking opportunities?
• Does the school offer financial aid ?
• How much does the program’s tuition cost?
• What application materials does the program require?
• What is the program’s ranking?
• What percentage of graduates obtain jobs within three months of finishing the program?
• Where do graduates get jobs? What is the average starting salary?

At Niche, we can help you explore the best grad schools for accounting .

By pursuing an M.S. in Accounting in a suitable grad program, you will set yourself up for long-term career success. Accounting is an in-demand field that can lead to many fulfilling career paths, so a master’s degree is a great investment in your future.

Best Accounting Programs

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Here are the Best Accounting Programs

University of texas--austin (mccombs), university of pennsylvania (wharton), university of illinois urbana-champaign (gies), university of michigan--ann arbor (ross), brigham young university (marriott), university of chicago (booth), stanford university, boston college (carroll), ohio state university (fisher).

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Austin , TX

• # 1 in Accounting
• # 16 in Best Business Schools  (tie)

$51,238 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES

$56,814 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES

454 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

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Philadelphia , PA

• # 2 in Accounting
• # 1 in Best Business Schools  (tie)

$79,800 per year (full-time) TUITION AND FEES

1,754 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) offers these departments and concentrations: accounting... Read More »

$79,800 per year (full-time)

Champaign , IL

• # 3 in Accounting
• Unranked in Best Business Schools

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Ann Arbor , MI

• # 4 in Accounting
• # 12 in Best Business Schools  (tie)

$70,392 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES

$75,392 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES

734 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

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$75,392 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

• # 5 in Accounting
• # 37 in Best Business Schools

$15,076 per year (full-time) TUITION AND FEES

207 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

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$15,076 per year (full-time)

Chicago , IL

• # 6 in Accounting
• # 3 in Best Business Schools  (tie)

$80,961 per year (full-time) TUITION AND FEES

1,307 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The Booth School of Business at University of Chicago (Booth) offers these departments and concentrations: accounting... Read More »

$80,961 per year (full-time)

Stanford , CA

• # 7 in Accounting

$79,860 per year (full-time) TUITION AND FEES

873 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

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$79,860 per year (full-time)

Chestnut Hill , MA

• # 8 in Accounting
• # 46 in Best Business Schools

$62,280 per year (full-time) TUITION AND FEES

161 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The Carroll School of Management at Boston College (Carroll) offers these departments and concentrations: accounting... Read More »

$62,280 per year (full-time)

Columbus , OH

• # 9 in Accounting
• # 30 in Best Business Schools  (tie)

$30,231 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES

$57,960 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES

98 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The Max M. Fisher College of Business at Ohio State University (Fisher) offers these departments and concentrations... Read More »

$30,231 per year (in-state, full-time)

$57,960 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

Indiana University (Kelley)

Bloomington , IN

• # 10 in Accounting  (tie)
• # 20 in Best Business Schools  (tie)

$28,992 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES

$54,602 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES

219 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University (Kelley) offers these departments and concentrations: accounting... Read More »

$28,992 per year (in-state, full-time)

$54,602 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

University of Southern California (Marshall)

Los Angeles , CA

• # 18 in Best Business Schools  (tie)

$76,131 per year (full-time) TUITION AND FEES

384 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

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$76,131 per year (full-time)

New York University (Stern)

New York , NY

• # 12 in Accounting
• # 7 in Best Business Schools  (tie)

$84,180 per year (full-time) TUITION AND FEES

639 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

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$84,180 per year (full-time)

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Arizona State University (W.P. Carey)

• in Accounting
• # 32 in Best Business Schools  (tie)

$29,376 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES

$51,290 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES

115 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University (W.P. Carey) offers these departments and... Read More »

$29,376 per year (in-state, full-time)

$51,290 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

Bentley University (McCallum)

Waltham , MA

$50,310 per year (full-time) TUITION AND FEES

133 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

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$50,310 per year (full-time)

Columbia University

$84,496 per year (full-time) TUITION AND FEES

1,512 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The Columbia Business School at Columbia University offers these departments and concentrations: accounting, business... Read More »

$84,496 per year (full-time)

Cornell University (Johnson)

Ithaca , NY

• # 15 in Best Business Schools

$79,910 per year (full-time) TUITION AND FEES

577 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

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Creighton University (Heider)

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CUNY Bernard M. Baruch College (Zicklin)

• # 53 in Best Business Schools  (tie)

$16,130 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES

$29,970 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES

57 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

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$16,130 per year (in-state, full-time)

$29,970 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

Duke University (Fuqua)

Durham , NC

$75,000 per year (full-time) TUITION AND FEES

787 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The Fuqua School of Business at Duke University (Fuqua) offers these departments and concentrations: accounting... Read More »

$75,000 per year (full-time)

Emory University (Goizueta)

Atlanta , GA

$71,900 per year (full-time) TUITION AND FEES

237 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The Goizueta Business School at Emory University (Goizueta) offers these departments and concentrations: accounting... Read More »

$71,900 per year (full-time)

Pursuing a PhD in Accounting in the USA: What You Need to Know

May 26, 2023

So, you’re thinking about pursuing a PhD in Accounting in the USA? You’ve come to the right place! In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about pursuing a PhD in Accounting in the USA.

Why a PhD in Accounting is a Rewarding Choice

A brief overview of accounting phd programs in the usa, top universities offering accounting phd programs in the usa, how to choose the right accounting phd program for you, prerequisites for pursuing a phd in accounting in the usa, application process for an accounting phd program in the usa, funding options for an accounting phd program in the usa, coursework and curriculum for an accounting phd program in the usa, research opportunities available for an accounting phd candidate, potential career paths with a phd in accounting from the usa, challenges and solutions faced by international students pursuing an accounting phd in the usa, salary expectations and job outlook for graduates with a phd in accounting from the usa, tips for success while pursuing a phd in accounting in the usa, conclusion: is pursuing a phd in accounting from the usa worth it.

If you’re passionate about the field of accounting, then a PhD in Accounting is definitely a rewarding choice. Not only will it deepen your knowledge of the subject and enable you to become an expert in the field, but it will also open up a wealth of career opportunities for you. With a PhD in Accounting, you’ll be able to pursue academic positions, as well as roles in government, public accounting firms, and private corporations.

Moreover, a PhD in Accounting can also lead to opportunities for research and publication, which can enhance your professional reputation and contribute to the advancement of the field. Additionally, pursuing a PhD in Accounting can provide you with the opportunity to network with other professionals in the field, attend conferences and workshops, and collaborate on research projects. All of these experiences can help you to develop a strong professional network and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field of accounting.

Accounting PhD programs in the USA are designed to provide students with both a theoretical and practical understanding of accounting. Students in these programs will typically engage in a combination of coursework and research activities, which will prepare them for a career in academia or industry. Most PhD programs in Accounting also require students to complete a dissertation, which should be an original piece of research that makes a contribution to the field.

Additionally, many Accounting PhD programs offer opportunities for students to gain teaching experience by serving as teaching assistants or instructors for undergraduate accounting courses. This experience can be valuable for those pursuing a career in academia, as it demonstrates their ability to effectively communicate complex accounting concepts to students. Furthermore, some programs may offer specialized tracks or concentrations, such as taxation or auditing, allowing students to focus their research and coursework in a specific area of accounting.

There are many top universities in the USA that offer PhD programs in Accounting. Some of the best ones include the University of Texas at Austin, Stanford University, the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, and the University of Chicago. It’s important to do your research and find a program that fits your needs and interests.

When considering a PhD program in Accounting, it’s important to look beyond just the reputation of the university. Factors such as faculty expertise, research opportunities, and funding options should also be taken into account. Additionally, it may be helpful to reach out to current students or alumni to get a better understanding of the program’s strengths and weaknesses. By doing your due diligence, you can ensure that you choose a program that will set you up for success in your career.

Choosing the right accounting PhD program can be a daunting task. However, it’s important to consider factors such as program reputation, faculty research interests, and location. You should also consider the program’s curriculum and whether it aligns with your research interests and professional goals. It’s important to research each program carefully to make sure it’s the right fit for you.

Another important factor to consider when choosing an accounting PhD program is the availability of funding and financial support. Pursuing a PhD can be expensive, and it’s important to find a program that offers financial assistance, such as scholarships, fellowships, or teaching assistantships. Additionally, some programs may offer opportunities for research assistantships or internships, which can provide valuable experience and help offset the cost of tuition and living expenses. Be sure to research the financial support options available at each program you are considering.

Before you can pursue a PhD in Accounting in the USA, you’ll need to meet certain prerequisites. These typically include a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in accounting, a high GPA, and GRE scores. Additionally, some programs may require work experience or proficiency in certain areas, such as statistics or economics.

It’s important to note that meeting these prerequisites does not guarantee acceptance into a PhD program in accounting. Admissions committees also consider factors such as research experience, letters of recommendation, and personal statements. It’s recommended that applicants have a clear research interest and a strong understanding of the field of accounting.

Once accepted into a PhD program in accounting, students can expect to spend several years conducting research, attending seminars and conferences, and teaching undergraduate courses. The ultimate goal of a PhD in accounting is to produce original research that contributes to the field and prepares graduates for careers in academia or research.

The application process for getting into an accounting PhD program in the USA can be a complex and time-consuming process. You’ll typically need to submit transcripts, GRE scores, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. It’s important to start the application process early and to put forth a strong application that reflects your passion and experience in the field of accounting.

One important aspect of the application process is selecting the right program for you. It’s important to research different universities and their accounting PhD programs to find the one that best fits your interests and career goals. You should also consider the faculty and their research areas to ensure that they align with your own research interests.

Another important factor to consider is funding. PhD programs in accounting can be expensive, and it’s important to explore all funding options, such as scholarships, grants, and assistantships. It’s also important to consider the cost of living in the area where the university is located, as this can vary greatly depending on the location.

Accounting PhD programs in the USA can be expensive, but there are many funding options available to help you pay for your education. Some of the most common funding options include scholarships, fellowships, research assistantships, and teaching assistantships. It’s important to explore all funding opportunities and to talk to your potential program about available options.

One funding option that is often overlooked is employer sponsorship. Many companies offer tuition reimbursement programs for employees who are pursuing advanced degrees. If you are currently working in the accounting field, it’s worth checking with your employer to see if they offer any financial assistance for continuing education.

Another funding option to consider is external grants and awards. There are many organizations that offer funding for graduate students in accounting, such as the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). These grants and awards can provide significant financial support and also add to your resume and professional network.

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The coursework and curriculum for an accounting PhD program in the USA will vary by institution. However, most programs will require students to complete advanced coursework in accounting theory, research methodology, and business management. Additionally, students will typically be required to complete comprehensive exams and participate in research projects or seminars.

Some accounting PhD programs may also require students to complete coursework in related fields such as economics, finance, or statistics. This interdisciplinary approach allows students to gain a broader understanding of the business world and how accounting fits into it.

Another important aspect of an accounting PhD program is the opportunity for students to work closely with faculty members on research projects. This not only helps students develop their research skills, but also allows them to contribute to the field of accounting through their own research findings.

Research is a key component of any accounting PhD program. PhD candidates in Accounting will typically have access to a wide range of research opportunities, including working on faculty research projects, conducting independent research, and participating in research seminars and conferences. It’s important to take advantage of these opportunities to develop your research skills and build your academic profile.

There are many potential career paths for individuals with a PhD in Accounting from the USA. Some of the most common career paths include academia, government, public accounting firms, and private corporations. Additionally, individuals with a PhD in Accounting may go on to pursue consulting or research positions.

International students pursuing an accounting PhD in the USA may face unique challenges, such as cultural differences and language barriers. However, there are many solutions available to help international students navigate these challenges, including language programs, mentorship programs, and international student organizations. It’s important to take advantage of these resources to make the most of your academic experience in the USA.

Graduates with a PhD in Accounting from the USA can expect to earn a lucrative salary and have a strong job outlook. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for postsecondary teachers of business and financial operations was $80,300 in May 2020. Additionally, the job outlook for postsecondary teachers is expected to grow by 9% from 2020 to 2030, which is faster than the average for all occupations.

Pursuing a PhD in Accounting in the USA can be challenging, but there are many tips for success that can help you thrive in your academic career. These may include staying organized, developing research skills, building relationships with faculty and peers, and taking advantage of all available resources. Additionally, it’s important to stay motivated and passionate about your research and your career goals.

Pursuing a PhD in Accounting from the USA can be a challenging but highly rewarding experience. If you’re passionate about the field of accounting and interested in pursuing a career in academia or industry, then a PhD in Accounting may be the right choice for you. By considering the information and advice provided in this guide, you can make an informed decision about pursuing a PhD in Accounting in the USA and set yourself up for a successful and fulfilling academic career.

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The national awards recognize and support outstanding grad students from across the country in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees.

PhD students Caleb Song and Jennifer Wu are each receiving the honor for 2024. Find out more about their research below.

Awardees receive a $37,000 annual stipend and cost of education allowance for the next three years as well as professional development opportunities.

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FILE - The Federal Correctional Institution is seen in Dublin, Calif., Monday, April 15, 2024. Nearly all inmates have been transferred out of the troubled women’s prison set to be shut down in California, and U.S. senators on Wednesday, April 24, demanded an accounting of the rapid closure plan for the facility where sexual abuse by guards was rampant. (AP Photo/Terry Chea, File)

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nearly all inmates have been transferred out of a troubled women’s prison set to be shut down in California, and U.S. senators on Wednesday demanded an accounting of the rapid closure plan for the facility where sexual abuse by guards was rampant.

As of Tuesday only “a small group” of women were still being held at FCI Dublin, with the majority of its 605 inmates having been sent this week to other federal facilities, said Donald Murphy, a spokesperson for the Bureau of Prisons, or BOP. The unspecified number who remained at the minimum security prison near Oakland were pending release or transfer to halfway houses, he said.

Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee sent a letter to the BOP expressing concern over claims of a chaotic transfer process during which inmates on buses and planes didn’t receive proper medical care and were reportedly subjected to “mistreatment, harassment, neglect, and abuse while in transit.”

Susan Beaty, a lawyer for inmates who blew the whistle on the conditions at the prison, said there were reports that during transport guards made abusive comments to the women, “labeling them as snitches, referring to the closure of Dublin.” In addition, the inmates were shackled at their wrists and ankles for the entirety of their long journeys, despite their minimum-security classification, and in some cases were denied water and trips to the bathroom, Beaty said.

The BOP didn’t immediately respond to the senators’ letter, but Murphy said the bureau was addressing all the inmates’ needs with “compassion and respect” during the transfer process.

“The process involved careful planning and coordination to ensure the safe transfer of women to other facilities, with special attention given to their unique programming, medical, and mental health requirements,” he wrote in an email to The Associated Press. “We remain committed to helping each individual adjust to their new environment with the necessary care and support.”

A 2021 Associated Press investigation exposed a “rape club” culture at the prison where a pattern of abuse and mismanagement went back decades. The Bureau of Prisons repeatedly promised to improve the culture and environment — but the decision to shutter the facility represented an extraordinary acknowledgment that reform efforts failed.

Following the sudden announcement April 15 that FCI Dublin would be shut down, U.S. District Court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ordered a case-by-case review of each inmate’s specific needs before the transfers began.

In response, the bureau filed court papers questioning the authority of the special master appointed by the judge on April 5 to oversee the prison, who was tasked with reviewing each woman’s status. Inmate advocates hoped the judge’s decision would slow the shutdown. But the bureau proceeded with the process anyway, saying in a court filing that “extensive resources and employee hours have already been invested in the move.”

Five Senate judiciary committee members on Wednesday asked Bureau of Prisons director Colette Peters to provide information on preparations to close the facility and guidance given “for the safe and humane release from custody or transfer of individuals to other BOP facilities.”

“Individuals in custody at FCI Dublin have long endured a toxic carceral culture marked by sexual assault, harassment, and medical neglect at the hands of BOP staff. And now, while subjected to the deprivations and indignities of a flawed and rushed closure and transfer protocol, women in custody are reporting hostility and retaliation from BOP employees who blame them for the facility’s closure. This is unacceptable,” said the letter signed by Democratic senators Cory Booker of New Jersey; Richard Durbin of Illinois; Jon Osoff of Georgia; and Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler of California.

Beaty said some of her clients have reportedly been sent to facilities in Texas, Florida, Minnesota and West Virginia.

“These are women who’d been able to see their kids and their parents and loved ones with some regularity. Now they’re distraught because they’ve been ripped apart,” Beaty said.

Advocates had called for most inmates to be freed — not transferred — from FCI Dublin, which they said was not only plagued by sexual abuse but also has hazardous mold, asbestos and inadequate health care. They also worry that some of the safety concerns could persist at other women’s prisons.

Last August, eight FCI Dublin inmates sued the Bureau of Prisons , alleging the agency had failed to root out sexual abuse at the facility. Their lawyers have said the civil litigation will continue.