PhD in Accounting

Durham University

The PhD programme involves three years of supervised research, followed by one additional year to write up research, if needed. It offers the chance to gain new insights into accounting and accountability processes with the aim of influencing policy and practice, and is designed for those with prior academic research experience in accounting.Our experts in the Department work a range of accounting research areas and publish in top journals such as Accounting, Organisations and Society; Contemporary Accounting Research; Accounting Review; Accounting Forum; Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal; British Accounting Review; European Accounting Review; Journal of Accounting Literature; Critical Perspectives on Accounting; Accounting Forum; Financial Accountability and Management; and Public Management Review . We offer you the opportunity to pursue your PhD research on various accounting topics including: accountability, corporate reporting, auditing, accounting information systems, management accounting, digitalisation, big data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning in accounting and auditing, and public sector accountability and sustainability.PhD students receive close guidance and mentoring from a team of supervisors who are experts in their field. They are also considered integral members of the Department’s research team and are expected to attend relevant research centre events as well as departmental seminars and workshops that attract internationally renowned speakers. Supervisors also support students in presenting their research at national and international conferences and preparing submissions for journal publications.