PhD Program in Accounting Fast Facts!

• Is a PhD program in accounting a good investment? It depends on what you want to do with your life, after the program–and how suited you are to PhD study.  But those who complete their PhDs in accounting are almost unanimous in saying the investment, personal, professional, and financial, was well worth it.  That being said, only a small percentage of those who enroll finish their degree.  Those who don’t often cite the fact that a PhD wasn’t what they expected it to be, or that they had difficulty in the classroom student-to-researcher transition.
  
  
• What sort of careers could I be qualified for after a PhD program in accounting? You’ll be qualified, most certainly, to teach at the university level–not only that, but there’s actually a critical shortage of accounting PhD holders in teaching.  So it’s a good option for a career, if that’s what you’d like to do.  Depending on your professional background, a PhD in accounting will also open up bigger and better job opportunities in accounting and consulting positions.
  
  
• How do I choose a PhD program in accounting? There are so many factors, and many will be specific to your situation–there’s no one “best” PhD accounting program out there.  But some of the things you should consider are the school’s accreditation, the faculty, the concentrations they offer, and your own temperament–choosing an advisor you get along with is important, too.
  
• Are all PhD program in accounting options pretty much the same? Absolutely not.  Programs vary from university to university.  And PhD programs are much different than graduate and undergraduate study, in that you’ll spent very little time doing coursework.  The vast majority of your time will be spent doing your own research, and assisting your advisor–so your program really depends on you and your advisor more than anything else.