Overview

About the program

Emphasis in this Accounting programs at Stanford University is placed on developing a conceptual framework and set of skills for addressing questions broadly related to accounting information.

While issues of financial reporting, managerial accounting, corporate governance and taxation are the ultimate concern, special emphasis is given to applying basic knowledge of economics, decision theory, and statistical inference to accounting issues.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Reporting and Management Control
Seminar in Empirical Accounting Research
Disclosure and Financial Markets
Financial Reporting Seminar
Selected Topics in Empirical Accounting Research
Applications of Contract Theory in Accounting Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

135 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Accounting View 43 other PhDs in Accounting in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Purpose
Resume or CV
Three letters of reference
GMAT or GRE score
TOEFL score (if applicable)
Uploaded official transcripts
Submitted online application
$125 application fee

Tuition Fee

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International

25440 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12720 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

25440 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12720 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

25440 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12720 USD per semester during 48 months.

quarterly tuition

Living costs for Stanford

1100 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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