University of Houston
AACSB-Accredited with PhD in Accounting
Houston, Texas, USA
Doctoral tracks in accounting will prepare you to explore how income and expenses are managed, how regulations play a role in the recording of monies, the questionable methods for depreciating an asset, taxes, auditing, as well as adjusting budgets for market and perceived values. You’ll also research high-level challenges that face the accounting industry—such as regulations and ethical practices.
Reviewing academic journals and textbooks can help you determine whether you are truly interested in researching and teaching accounting. Also, take note of the authors and schools that are producing the most relevant and popular articles. These may be faculty and schools you may consider attending. Here are several journals that contain accounting-related topics.
—Accounting and Business Research
—Accounting Educators’ Journal
—Journal of Accounting Research
—Journal of Money, Credit, and Banking
—Securities Regulation Law Journal
Other useful publications and organizations:
—American Institute of Certified Accountants (AICPA)
—Journal of Accountancy
—Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)