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General Description The Accounting Doctoral Program typically begins each fall term with a class of three highly qualified Ph.D. candidates. A small program is important in facilitating quality graduate education and extensive student-professor interaction throughout all stages of the program. The approximately 15 doctoral students in residence are a collegial and supportive group of students. The Ph.D. program is a five year program. The Ph.D. program at Florida State University (FSU) is a research-oriented program. The Accounting Department offers research seminars covering a wide range of topics in capital markets, decision making, financial reporting and assurance services, as well as other areas. In addition to the seminars, the Accounting Research Colloquium meets frequently to share the results of ongoing research projects conducted by Florida State University faculty and Florida State University Ph.D. students as well as by invited scholars from other universities. The publication record of the accounting faculty is evidence of the research accomplishments of the Accounting Department at FSU. The faculty members have published in the most highly respected academic journals, including the Journal of Accounting and Economics, the Journal of Accounting Research and the Accounting Review, as well as other top journals. The research interests of the faculty vary widely and cover a broad range of topics including corporate governance, valuation, decision making, financial reporting and auditing, as well as other interests. Graduates of the Ph.D. Program in Accounting at Florida State University have become successful faculty members throughout the United States. Placements of graduates include the University of Georgia, the University of Notre Dame, the University of Alabama, Georgia State University, the University of Oklahoma, Georgia Tech University, the University of Wisconsin, Indiana University, the University of Houston and the University of Hawaii, among other schools. Program of Study Outline During the first year in the program, each Ph.D. student works with the Accounting Ph.D. Advisor to design a program of study consistent with the student's interests, department requirements and the nature and recency of previous academic work. There are two primary tracks in the Ph.D. program: a Behavioral Accounting Research track and an Empirical Financial Accounting Research track. A student's course selection will vary depending on the track selected (this is discussed more under the curriculum link). A Program Of Study (POS) form is completed and signed by the student, Accounting Ph.D. Advisor, Support Area Advisor and Associate Dean for Graduate Programs. The POS form specifies the minimum coursework required to advance to the Primary Area Examination stage of the program. The Ph.D. program is a five year program. Up to three years are devoted to coursework, including the development, execution and write-up of a research study. Following the completion of coursework, the Accounting Primary Area Examination is scheduled in the fall of the fourth year, with the remainder of the fourth year related to the development of the dissertation proposal. The fifth year is devoted to the thesis. Depending on the nature and recency of previous academic work, students typically require additional coursework to meet the prerequisites (as described under the prerequisite link). For more information on the Accounting Ph.D Program, please contact Dr. Rick Morton. |