Overview

This Accounting programme offered by London Business School prepares researchers to create new knowledge in accounting through advanced academic investigation. Students begin research early in their studies while building strong foundations in economics, finance, analytical methods, and related disciplines. The curriculum follows a structure similar to leading US accounting doctoral programmes, combining intensive coursework with research development and scholarly training.

Key Facts

Working closely with faculty experts at London Business School, candidates participate in research workshops and specialised doctoral seminars covering key issues in accounting and finance. The programme emphasises intellectual rigour, innovative business thinking, and the development of publishable research that contributes to academic understanding of accounting information, valuation, governance, capital markets, and organisational decision-making.

Programme Structure

Research Areas:

Accounting Information and Capital Markets
Fundamental Analysis and Valuation
Executive Compensation
Empirical Finance and Accounting Anomalies
Information Intermediaries and Corporate Networks
Corporate Governance
Accounting Information and Political Economics
Accruals Research
Earnings Quality and Earnings Management
International Accounting Standards

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-06 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Accounting View 41 other PhDs in Accounting in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

690

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

You need an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, with a final grade in the top 10% of your graduating class. Most incoming students also hold a Masters degree.
You need to give details of two referees. They should be faculty members who know your work well and can judge your research potential - for example, previous supervisors or academic tutors.

Submission requirements:

A completed application form with Statement of Purpose
Two academic reference letters
Original GMAT or GRE score report
Official transcript or certified copy of university grades from all past degrees
Valid, original Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Cambridge score report (if required)
CV

Short-listed applicants will be invited to an interview to meet faculty and to see the School’s facilities. It may be possible for candidates who are unable to travel to London to be interviewed online.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
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Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

All students offered a place receive full funding, which includes a stipend of £27,000 guaranteed for five years and a tuition fee waiver.

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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