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The Simon Business School's PhD Program in Accounting equips students to meaningfully advance academic discourse through the school's robust economics and quantitative curriculum. Accounting at Simon isn't treated as an isolated field, but rather as a fundamental component of applied economics. When accounting scholars examine financial phenomena through the lens of applied financial economics, their research can influence multiple domains including firm theory, corporate finance, regulatory economics, and market efficiency studies. With its reputation for analytical rigor and quantitative emphasis, Simon's PhD Program develops students' research capabilities for impactful scholarship across management disciplines. Our distinguished faculty—recognized for their research achievements, teaching excellence, and innovative approaches—will guide you in mastering mathematical, economic, and statistical foundations while specializing in your research area to prepare for an academic career.