PhD in Accounting in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo

A PhD is granted upon completing independent, original research and presenting findings in a dissertation. Key requirements involve coursework, passing a comprehensive exam, and having a thesis approved by an advisory committee. Click "Become a Student" on the left to explore our program's history, specialization areas, what to anticipate during your Waterloo studies, plus details on admissions and funding. Additional links provide information about current doctoral candidates, faculty research focuses, and general School of Accounting and Finance details. Launched in 1988, our accounting PhD program is Canada's most extensive and has gained recognition from accounting scholars and practitioners worldwide. Our alumni, as featured on our graduates page, hold faculty positions at universities across Canada and internationally, with publications in prestigious journals including Journal of Accounting Research, Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting and Economics, Contemporary Accounting Research, Auditing: A Journal of Practice and Theory, Accounting, Organizations and Society, and Journal of the American Taxation Association.