Accounting Concentration

Doctoral Programme

Accounting Concentration

The Accounting Concentration at Frankfurt School’s Doctoral Programme trains students in financial accounting, managerial accounting and auditing. Working with renowned faculty, you’ll gain interdisciplinary insights and develop the expertise to publish in top journals and join global research communities.

Degree

Doctoral Programme

Dr. rer. pol.

Language

English

Duration

Full-time | 5 Years

Scholarship

Stipend & Tuition Waiver 

(Granted to all successful candidates)

Application Deadline

15 January

Start Date

September

The Accounting Concentration at Frankfurt School’s Doctoral Programme trains students in financial accounting, managerial accounting and auditing. Working with renowned faculty, you’ll gain interdisciplinary insights and develop the expertise to publish in top journals and join global research communities.

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Submit all required documents through our online portal.
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Our admissions team carefully reviews your academic background and research potential.
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Discuss your goals, motivation and fit for the doctoral programme in accounting in an online interview.
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You will receive your admission decision via email.

Curriculum

At Frankfurt School, you will build a strong foundation in economics and quantitative methods while developing creative research ideas. Our curriculum for the Accounting Doctoral Programme encourages you to go beyond traditional accounting, integrating insights from finance, management and behavioral sciences to push the boundaries of the field.

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Financing and Scholarships

Frankfurt School offers fully funded doctoral study places with a monthly financial support of up to EUR 2,320 full tuition waiver, and research support. Students devote 100 % of their working time to their doctoral studies for up to five years.

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Publications

Review of Accounting Studies

Non-random sampling and association tests on realized returns and risk proxies 

Prof. Frank Ecker

The Quarterly Journal of Economics

Firm-level political risk: measurement and effects

Prof. Laurence van Lent

Journal of Accounting Research

Masculinity, testosterone, and financial misreporting

Prof. Yuping Jia

Prof. Laurence van Lent

The Accounting Review

Unravelling the black box of cost behavior: An empirical investigation of risk drivers, managerial resource procurement and cost elasticity

Prof. Matthias D. Mahlendorf

Management Science

Performance pay and prior learning: Evidence from a retail chain

Prof. Timo Vogelsang

Publications

Review of Accounting Studies

Non-random sampling and association tests on realized returns and risk proxies 

Prof. Frank Ecker

The Quarterly Journal of Economics

Firm-level political risk: measurement and effects

Prof. Laurence van Lent

Journal of Accounting Research

Masculinity, testosterone, and financial misreporting

Prof. Yuping Jia

Prof. Laurence van Lent

The Accounting Review

Unravelling the black box of cost behavior: An empirical investigation of risk drivers, managerial resource procurement and cost elasticity

Prof. Matthias D. Mahlendorf

Management Science

Performance pay and prior learning: Evidence from a retail chain

Prof. Timo Vogelsang

Publications

Review of Accounting Studies

Non-random sampling and association tests on realized returns and risk proxies 

Prof. Frank Ecker

The Quarterly Journal of Economics

Firm-level political risk: measurement and effects

Prof. Laurence van Lent

Journal of Accounting Research

Masculinity, testosterone, and financial misreporting

Prof. Yuping Jia

Prof. Laurence van Lent

The Accounting Review

Unravelling the black box of cost behavior: An empirical investigation of risk drivers, managerial resource procurement and cost elasticity

Prof. Matthias D. Mahlendorf

Management Science

Performance pay and prior learning: Evidence from a retail chain

Prof. Timo Vogelsang

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Would you like to learn more about the Accounting Doctoral Programme? Simply fill in the form and receive our detailed brochure with all the information about the programme, its structure, and your career opportunities.

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FAQ about the Accounting Doctoral Programme

The PhD in Accounting at Frankfurt School typically takes 5 years to complete, depending on the student’s research progress. 

Yes, the PhD at Frankfurt School is fully funded. We charge no tuition fees and provide all doctoral students with monthly financial support of up to EUR 2,320 to support their studies.

Yes, a PhD is a type of doctoral degree. At Frankfurt School, the Doctoral Programme in Accounting leads to Dr. rer. pol degree.

A PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is a research-focused doctoral degree, ideal for those pursuing academic or research careers. A DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) is a professional doctorate for experienced executives. Frankfurt School offers a PhD through its Doctoral Programme in Accounting, focused on academic research and teaching.

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Lianna Mirzoyan | Recruitment & Admissions Manager
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Isabeau Köhnche | Recruitment Manager
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