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Prospective Candidates If you are someone who loves learning, generating new ideas, and setting your own agenda you may want to seriously consider pursuing a doctoral degree in accounting information systems. While all academicians can make their mark in a field, those with a Ph.D. in accounting information systems have the opportunity to influence both accounting education and public accounting practice. Why Should You Consider Pursuing a Ph.D. in Accounting Information Systems? Individuals who are committed to “making a difference” in their careers through impacting others and who have a passion for the process of discovery should seriously consider a career transition to becoming a university faculty member. You most likely can recall the impact a professor had on you being challenged to reach beyond your limits. Perhaps you experienced a faculty member who was known for helping, inspiring, and molding students. Such dedicated faculty members impact generations of students who in turn continue that legacy. You can pass along your own appreciation for learning and curiosity. Your experience positions you to explore interesting and relevant issues that can positively affect the practice of accounting information systems. Your institutional knowledge and experience no doubt has prompted you to think about possibilities that might lead to more effective systems practices. Are you an expert in testing systems controls? Are you an expert in XBRL (or would you like to learn more)? Are ERP packages capturing the most useful information? How can RFID tags be used to capture inventory data?
If you thrive
from working independently and setting your
own agenda, then you should consider a
career as an AIS professor. University
faculty members enjoy considerable freedom
and flexibility in their professional
pursuits. The shortage of and the demand for
accounting faculty has led to a substantial
rise in the starting salaries for newly
minted doctorates in accounting—often the
highest in the university. Many faculties
also have the opportunity to augment their
university salaries through consulting,
expert witness, text book writing, and other
professional endeavors. The wave of
anticipated retirements of accounting
faculty members over the next decade
suggests that the time could never be better
for becoming a faculty member.
While the pursuit of earning a doctorate is rigorous and requires exceptional effort, the rewards are great. Those who are committed to “making a difference” can change lives for a changing profession. FAQ Is this a full time or part time opportunity/course of study? The Accounting Information Systems doctoral programs are generally designed to seek individuals who are committed to making a career change. Participants must commit their full-time efforts in the pursuit of their doctorate. Due to the rigor of doctoral level studies and the time commitment required to be a full-time doctoral student, participants generally do not hold part-time jobs. What schools/Ph.D. programs offer a PhD program in Accounting Information Systems? Click here to view the list of participating universities. I am nearing retirement from public accounting and considering university teaching as a ‘second career.” Should I consider obtaining my doctorate before applying for a teaching position? While the answer will vary with each specific situation, there are several factors you should consider. Given that the typical accounting doctoral program is four years in length, sometimes five years, you may wish to weigh the opportunity costs during that time against how many years you plan to teach after completing your doctorate. You should also recognize that the main focus of doctoral programs is to prepare individuals to engage in basic research, requiring the development of advanced quantitative research skills. For most individuals who have been away from academic studies for many years, intensive pre-doctoral work may be required. Rather than seeking a tenure track appointment for which a doctorate is required, you may wish to consider a non-tenure track position as an Executive in Residence, a part-time adjunct appointment, or similar position where your responsibilities would be primarily teaching rather than research. AACSB International conducts a five-day bridge program that provides an opportunity for experienced professionals interested in transitioning to the classroom to gain insights about teaching at the collegiate level. The AICPA Foundation funds a limited number of scholarships for this program for CPAs. For information about the bridge program, contact www.aacsb.com What type of research is done in a PhD program in Accounting Information Systems? There are many interesting possibilities and are subject to your own creativity and experience from your AIS career. Some current research topics include the following:
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