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PhD in Accountancy/Finance field?, A noob question...
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TSScreen
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Dec 19 2013, 11:52 AM, updated 12y ago
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To all the Drs here, is there any chance of getting a title of PhD in Accountancy/Finance field? (I think I'm stupid by asking this question, but just want to confirm it)
If yes, how can it be obtained? (Currently going to take A-Levels, then going to do a degree in Accounting and Finance and ACCA after that)
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funnybone
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Dec 19 2013, 11:54 AM
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I don't think there is any use for a PhD in Accounting. You can't simply research a new accounting standards to be adopted
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zheng88
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Dec 19 2013, 11:56 AM
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You need to score a first class grade in your accounting degree to go straight to PhD. If 2.1 and below then no chance you have to do a Master and then progress to PhD. But then again I heard in Oxford they do accept PhD with 2.1 degree. Oxford and not Oxford Brookes.
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Blofeld
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Dec 19 2013, 12:00 PM
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QUOTE(Screen @ Dec 19 2013, 11:52 AM) To all the Drs here, is there any chance of getting a title of PhD in Accountancy/Finance field? (I think I'm stupid by asking this question, but just want to confirm it) If yes, how can it be obtained? (Currently going to take A-Levels, then going to do a degree in Accounting and Finance and ACCA after that) Anyone can sign up for a PhD in Accounting if they have the prerequisite qualifications. So, make sure you have a Master's degree first or a First Class honours degree (provided you have a strong background in research). Why do you want to do a PhD? Are you interested to be an academic? PhD in Accounting is only useful for academics. If you aim to just practise accountancy either in a public accounting firm or in the corporate sector, ACCA is good enough. This post has been edited by Blofeld: Dec 19 2013, 12:10 PM
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TSScreen
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Dec 19 2013, 12:07 PM
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QUOTE(Blofeld @ Dec 19 2013, 12:00 PM) Anyone can do sign up for a PhD in Accounting if they have the prerequisite qualifications. So, make sure you have a Master's degree first or a First Class honours degree (provided you have a strong background in research). Why do you want to do a PhD? Are you interested to be an academic? PhD in Accounting is only useful for academics. If you aim to just practise accountancy either in a public accounting firm or in the corporate sector, ACCA is good enough. That answers my question  Just want to have more career opportunities
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Blofeld
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Dec 19 2013, 12:10 PM
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QUOTE(Screen @ Dec 19 2013, 12:07 PM) That answers my question  Just want to have more career opportunities  I think you will have tons of career opportunities in the corporate sector with ACCA alone A PhD qualification will only come in handy if you want to pursue a career in the academic line.
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TSScreen
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Dec 19 2013, 12:48 PM
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QUOTE(Blofeld @ Dec 19 2013, 12:10 PM) I think you will have tons of career opportunities in the corporate sector with ACCA alone A PhD qualification will only come in handy if you want to pursue a career in the academic line. Owh okay... So, having a Dr. title doesn't mean that you will have a higher status than other people? But just used for academic purposes in this case?
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Blofeld
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Dec 19 2013, 01:44 PM
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QUOTE(Screen @ Dec 19 2013, 12:48 PM) Owh okay... So, having a Dr. title doesn't mean that you will have a higher status than other people? But just used for academic purposes in this case? It's up to individuals why they want to pursue a PhD qualification. You can still go for it even if you are not in academia.
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