PhD in Accounting - Judgement and Decision Making in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo

The 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 experience, plus details on admissions and funding. Additional links provide insights into current students, faculty research focuses, and general School of Accounting and Finance information. Launched in 1988, our accounting PhD program is Canada's largest and has gained recognition from accounting scholars and practitioners worldwide. As highlighted on our alumni page, graduates teach at universities across Canada and internationally, publishing in prestigious journals including Journal of Accounting Research, Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting and Economics, Contemporary Accounting Research, Auditing: A Journal of Practice & Theory, Accounting, Organizations & Society, and Journal of the American Taxation Association.