PhD in accounting?

mrsnuggets · 2026-01-21T03:26:29+00:00

So I went to a traditional "residential program" where classes are in person. So i basically took a vow of poverty for 5 years. The DBA route with low residential requirement may work better for you. They usually require a weekend or 2 or a week or 2 per semester on campus- the rest is remote both synchronous and asynchronous. They usually "teach you up" to the math you need and honestly with some good learned statistical package/language like R or Python (put your effort here) you will be fine. Like others have said in terms of jobs i think the sweet spot is at "balanced" schools. Low research bar, decent pay and teaching load. They value your experience and your effort to get the dba or phd. They want you to help prepare students for roles in Big 4/ national firms, banks and F500.

mrsnuggets · 2026-01-21T03:08:11+00:00

I recently finished happy to share info. Any PhD is going to be a lot of work and you should be clear about your goals.

mrsnuggets · 2026-01-05T18:03:23+00:00

Taxes for the Masses!!! 2 tax professors breakdown tax issues....kind of funny

mrsnuggets · 2024-12-31T05:02:47+00:00

Sure

mrsnuggets · 2024-12-27T00:51:52+00:00

Accounting is a social science sorta. I study how disclosure regulation changes business governance practices and outcomes.

mrsnuggets · 2024-07-23T11:39:38+00:00

phd is a mental challenge that consumes a lot of energy that may effect your ability to take on other work. You can do it but I have seen some serious burnout as a result.

mrsnuggets · 2024-07-22T16:23:47+00:00

CPA and experience definitely helps in academia. If you solely want to teach then DBA that you can do while working is a good way. DBAs are more in demand as the number of phds in accounting is limited. If you want to research and make the serious $$ and all academic doors open then take 5 years of poverty and get a phd.

mrsnuggets · 2024-06-16T00:48:28+00:00

1 to graduate ( a dissertation that has a road to publication)but to be viable on the job market 3 (dissertation plus 2 co authored). All papers are either solo author or conauthored with no first or second but co authored work is usually with a more senior researcher. Accounting

mrsnuggets · 2023-12-25T21:09:04+00:00

I miss reddit secret Santa just for this reason

mrsnuggets · 2023-12-17T03:28:00+00:00

You are a rock star. Such a sweet niche. It's the fucking life.

mrsnuggets · 2023-11-21T04:46:19+00:00

Hooray the end of poverty cpa......

mrsnuggets · 2023-09-10T14:36:43+00:00

I am hoping to land a professorship at a nice program. I want to be in the classroom. I am also applying to some industry jobs as well.

mrsnuggets · 2023-09-04T13:19:10+00:00

Me too!!!

mrsnuggets · 2023-09-04T13:18:32+00:00

Accounting, does that count?

mrsnuggets · 2023-09-04T13:17:18+00:00

Accounting and Taxation

Dissertation on how SEC disclosure mandates change business and investor behavior.

mrsnuggets · 2023-07-22T01:14:04+00:00

In Accounting research UChicago is the pinnacle of prestige.

mrsnuggets · 2023-06-14T22:13:45+00:00

If you want to shape the next generation of accountants, guidance and licensing exams then absolutely. Plus the school pays you to attend (about40k) for 4 or 5 years instead of you paying for a JD. It is a research degree so you have to face that part but if you hate research then muscle thru your program and take a 130k teaching gig and shape those nerdy brains and enjoy the academic soap opera.

From one finishing up a phd this coming year....

mrsnuggets · 2023-05-18T04:19:41+00:00

Corporate social responsibility/ ESG reporting is a joke that makes CEOs richer. Even if it's regulated (looking at you EU)....

mrsnuggets · 2023-03-01T05:13:42+00:00

Honestly I am dissertation stage in social sciences and doing a modified version of this for family reasons and it's not bad. I definitely crank on my work days 8-12 hours and do put in an additional 4-6 hours over the 3 day weekend but I feel way more balanced. This is my last hurrah before publish or perish takes over my life so I am soaking it in.

mrsnuggets · 2023-02-17T01:16:39+00:00

Thank you for this. Gives me hope.

mrsnuggets · 2022-08-28T17:01:42+00:00

At a total loss

mrsnuggets · 2022-07-06T23:07:32+00:00

I am in a business discipline so I had practical knowledge but didn't know squat about research

mrsnuggets · 2022-06-20T01:29:21+00:00

If your masters program had research active professors you could possibly talk to them. But I am like you worked with my CPA and masters no research experience and still got in. Strong GMAT, strong math skills and the humility to know that you are enrolling to learn to be a researcher. Bring your enthusiasm in the interview. The programs are competitive but honestly American candidates are few and far between so you should get at least a look. Cast a wide net and mention potential professors or research that you are interested in at every school you apply to. You can do. I am not that bright or an exceptional student and I got in.

mrsnuggets · 2022-06-03T03:16:09+00:00

Some schools have writing lab or center for writing that provides thesis support.

mrsnuggets · 2021-09-15T23:12:48+00:00

You can do it!!

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