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Research and collaboration are at the heart of the UBC Business Administration in Accounting PhD program. Here, you will be equipped with the in-depth knowledge, communication skills, and immersive research capabilities you’ll need to be at the forefront of your discipline.

Right from the outset of the program, you will receive individualized attention, guidance, and mentorship from our faculty. Not only will they enrich your knowledge and build your skillset, our faculty will be your support network as you as you integrate yourself into a vibrant academic community.

For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website

What makes the program unique?

The research faculty in Accounting publish in the top journals in the field, and engage in empirical research in financial accounting, auditing and taxation. Our program draws effectively on strong research faculty in other fields, including finance, economics, policy analysis, and management science. Of particular importance are the variety of research workshops held each week which expose students to current research by leading researchers from UBC and other universities in accounting and the related fields.

The program attracts some of the world’s sharpest, most curious minds who, over the course of the program, sharpen their skills and deepen their knowledge. Upon graduating, you will:

• Have in-depth knowledge of the process of scientific discovery and the Philosophy of Science (epistemology), which you will be able to apply to your research discipline.
• Be a skilled communicator with the ability to share your knowledge and expertise effectively with a variety of audiences. You will be able to present your findings at a research seminar or a conference, to teach a complete course effectively, and be able to publish in the academic genre of your discipline.
• Have the appropriate analytical research foundation for your chosen area of specialization, and you will be able to apply your analytical knowledge and skills to research problems in that area.
• Have an in-depth understanding of leading research within your chosen area of specialization, and you will be able to enrich and advance that body of knowledge through deep analysis and synthesis of research problems and findings.

Program Structure

Students are required to take a cross-divisional course in research methods, a course in teaching methods, and the following four courses in the accounting division.:

• COMM 651 Analysis of Accounting Information in Markets. An examination of theoretical research into the role of public accounting information in capital markets and its relation to market prices, and the impact and disclosure of private investor and private management information.
• COMM 657 Empirical Methods in Accounting Research. An introduction to empirical accounting research, emphasizing the use of theoretical arguments in developing testable hypotheses, econometric methodologies used to address accounting research problems and data issues that arise in testing hypotheses.
• COMM 658 Research Workshop in Accounting. Discussion of accounting research presented by faculty and PhD students from UBC and other universities.
• COMM 659 Advanced Topics in Empirical Accounting Research. A selection of special topics in accounting research.  The exact topics covered depend on the research expertise of the faculty members teaching the course in any given year.

You select your remaining coursework from other divisions and departments such as Finance, Economics and Mathematics, with the guidance of the PhD advisor.

You begin active research in the first year of your program by completing a summer research project. Most students write their comprehensive examination after their second year of course-work and spend the remainder of the program working on their dissertation research.

Quick Facts

Program enquiries, admission information & requirements, 1) check eligibility, minimum academic requirements.

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:

• Canada or the United States
• International countries other than the United States

Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.

English Language Test

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.

Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:

TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet-based

Overall score requirement : 100

IELTS: International English Language Testing System

Overall score requirement : 7.0

Other Test Scores

Some programs require additional test scores such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Test (GMAT). The requirements for this program are:

The GRE or a comparable test is required. Please check the program website.

Prior degree, course and other requirements

Course requirements.

Most students have had prior studies in accounting, but some have entered into the program with backgrounds primarily in finance, economics, or mathematics and then developed their understanding of accounting by taking appropriate undergraduate or Masters' courses in accounting. 

2) Meet Deadlines

September 2025 intake, application open date, canadian applicants, international applicants, deadline explanations.

Deadline to submit online application. No changes can be made to the application after submission.

Deadline to upload scans of official transcripts through the applicant portal in support of a submitted application. Information for accessing the applicant portal will be provided after submitting an online application for admission.

Deadline for the referees identified in the application for admission to submit references. See Letters of Reference for more information.

3) Prepare Application

Transcripts.

All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study. Document submission requirements depend on whether your institution of study is within Canada or outside of Canada.

Letters of Reference

A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.

Statement of Interest

Many programs require a statement of interest , sometimes called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.

Supervision

Students in research-based programs usually require a faculty member to function as their thesis supervisor. Please follow the instructions provided by each program whether applicants should contact faculty members.

Instructions regarding thesis supervisor contact for Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration in Accounting (PhD)

Citizenship verification.

Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card.

4) Apply Online

All applicants must complete an online application form and pay the application fee to be considered for admission to UBC.

Tuition & Financial Support

Fees	Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat	International
	$114.00	$168.25
Tuition *
Installments per year	3	3
Tuition	$1,838.57	$3,230.06
Tuition (plus annual increase, usually 2%-5%)	$5,515.71	$9,690.18
Int. Tuition Award (ITA) per year ( )		$3,200.00 (-)
Other Fees and Costs
(yearly)	$1,116.60 (approx.)
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Financial Support

Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options, including merit-based (i.e. based on your academic performance) and need-based (i.e. based on your financial situation) opportunities.

Program Funding Packages

We provide a financial package that includes tuition plus $30,000 per year for the first five years of the PhD Program.

Average Funding

• 3 students received Research Assistantships. Average RA funding based on 3 students was $15,718.
• 1 student received Academic Assistantships valued at $2,400.
• 3 students received internal awards. Average internal award funding based on 3 students was $19,606.

Scholarships & awards (merit-based funding)

All applicants are encouraged to review the awards listing to identify potential opportunities to fund their graduate education. The database lists merit-based scholarships and awards and allows for filtering by various criteria, such as domestic vs. international or degree level.

Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA)

Many professors are able to provide Research Assistantships (GRA) from their research grants to support full-time graduate students studying under their supervision. The duties constitute part of the student's graduate degree requirements. A Graduate Research Assistantship is considered a form of fellowship for a period of graduate study and is therefore not covered by a collective agreement. Stipends vary widely, and are dependent on the field of study and the type of research grant from which the assistantship is being funded.

Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA)

Graduate programs may have Teaching Assistantships available for registered full-time graduate students. Full teaching assistantships involve 12 hours work per week in preparation, lecturing, or laboratory instruction although many graduate programs offer partial TA appointments at less than 12 hours per week. Teaching assistantship rates are set by collective bargaining between the University and the Teaching Assistants' Union .

Graduate Academic Assistantships (GAA)

Academic Assistantships are employment opportunities to perform work that is relevant to the university or to an individual faculty member, but not to support the student’s graduate research and thesis. Wages are considered regular earnings and when paid monthly, include vacation pay.

Financial aid (need-based funding)

Canadian and US applicants may qualify for governmental loans to finance their studies. Please review eligibility and types of loans .

All students may be able to access private sector or bank loans.

Foreign government scholarships

Many foreign governments provide support to their citizens in pursuing education abroad. International applicants should check the various governmental resources in their home country, such as the Department of Education, for available scholarships.

Working while studying

The possibility to pursue work to supplement income may depend on the demands the program has on students. It should be carefully weighed if work leads to prolonged program durations or whether work placements can be meaningfully embedded into a program.

International students enrolled as full-time students with a valid study permit can work on campus for unlimited hours and work off-campus for no more than 20 hours a week.

A good starting point to explore student jobs is the UBC Work Learn program or a Co-Op placement .

Tax credits and RRSP withdrawals

Students with taxable income in Canada may be able to claim federal or provincial tax credits.

Canadian residents with RRSP accounts may be able to use the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) which allows students to withdraw amounts from their registered retirement savings plan (RRSPs) to finance full-time training or education for themselves or their partner.

Please review Filing taxes in Canada on the student services website for more information.

Cost Estimator

Applicants have access to the cost estimator to develop a financial plan that takes into account various income sources and expenses.

Career Outcomes

102 students graduated between 2005 and 2013. Of these, career information was obtained for 100 alumni (based on research conducted between Feb-May 2016):

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UBC's PhD program in Accounting has a reputation for producing strong researchers. Recent graduates from the program have been placed in schools including Boston College, Purdue University, University of Hong Kong, University of Toronto, University of Alberta, Brock University and Queen's University.

Enrolment, Duration & Other Stats

These statistics show data for the Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration in Accounting (PhD). Data are separated for each degree program combination. You may view data for other degree options in the respective program profile.

ENROLMENT DATA

	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
Applications	35	0	43	0	33
Offers	3	0	4	0	3
New Registrations	0	0	2	0	2
Total Enrolment	4	4	7	5	6

• Research Supervisors

This list shows faculty members with full supervisory privileges who are affiliated with this program. It is not a comprehensive list of all potential supervisors as faculty from other programs or faculty members without full supervisory privileges can request approvals to supervise graduate students in this program.

• Cavusoglu, Hasan (IT investment, information security, value of information technology, online product differentiation, information system security, Economics & sustainability, Management Information Systems)
• Cenfetelli, Ronald Timothy (Human computer interaction, E-Business, IT-mediated customer service, Negative aspects of technology, Structural equation modeling, Survey research techniques, Multi-level modeling)
• Chamberlain, Sandra (Accounting and the economics of, Valuation of publicly traded firms using accounting information, Accounting and contracting, Earnings quality, Accounting for Financial Institutions)
• D Adduzio, Jenna (Voluntary and mandatory disclosures; Regulatory and standard setting issues; Disclosure materiality)
• Lee, Gene (Economics and business administration; Management information systems; Applied Machine Learning; Business Analytics; Computer Science and Statistics; Cybersecurity; Information Systems; Mobile Ecosystem; Social Media Analysis; Text Mining)
• Lo, Kin (financial reports; financial disclosures; financial statements; accounting; stock options; executive compensation; auditing; stock valuation; securities regulation; tax planning; tax policy, Empirical research in financial accounting and reporting, Investigating the motives and effects of voluntary disclosures, The effects of alternative regulated reporting regimes, Refinement of accounting research methodology, Examining the role of accounting in equity valuation)
• Lundholm, Russell (Financial statement analysis )
• Nan, Ning (Economics and business administration; Management information systems; blockchain governance; complex adaptive systems; digital business; evolvable information systems; Information Systems; Management; online community)
• Swanson, David (Finance; Economics of Regulation; Political Economics; SEC; Securities Litigation)
• Vijayaraghavan, Rajesh (Accounting and risk management in financial institutions, Disclosure, Corporate governance and performance measurement, Corporate Finance, Applications of machine learning)
• Woo, Carson C (Management information systems; Applications of block chain and artificial intelligence technology to business; Conceptual modeling; Information Systems; Information systems analysis and design; Philosophy of Design Science; Requirements engineering)
• Yan, Han (Accounting; Financial economics; Banking; Climate Finance; Voluntary Disclosure; Earnings Quality; Reduced Form and Structural Estimation)
• Yeung, Ira (Voluntary Disclosure; Information Quality; Financial Institutions)
• Zhang, Jenny Li (Accounting; Economics and business administration; Management information systems; Finance and Accounting; Financial reporting, corporate disclosure, restatements, pension)
• Zheng, Xin (SEC Enforcement, Securities Litigation, Auditing, Fraud, Regulation, Financial Reporting)

Doctoral Citations

Year	Citation
2018	Dr. Zhang examined the financial reporting of foreign firms and foreign auditors in the U.S. He found that foreign firms are subject to less frequent monitoring than U.S. firms and foreign auditors provide quality as good as the U.S. non-Big4 auditors. Findings address recent concern over the quality of foreign auditors practicing in the U.S.

Sample Thesis Submissions

• Essays on auditing : the matching of partners with clients, and the effects of mandatory auditing on the strategic decisions of banks

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Within accounting faculty engage in empirical research in financial accounting, auditing, and taxation.

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Schulich’s PhD Program in Accounting is all about groundbreaking research. It offers you the opportunity to work with leading researchers on issues that concern the business community, the accounting profession and broader society. Through a combination of mentoring, coursework, seminars and a wide variety of research and teaching opportunities, you will learn the craft of academic accounting research.

To be successful, you will have to go far beyond the basic program requirements. You will be expected to participate in research with faculty members, to develop your own research ideas into conference presentations and academic articles, and to submit those articles to leading journals for publication.

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Study options.

Student admission is restricted to full-time study exclusively for the first four years. It is not recommended to be working outside of the PhD program during your studies. Students must be able to participate in the PhD program in Toronto.

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Available delivery options

• Full-time 48 to 72 months

Location(s)

• Keele Campus Toronto

The requirements to successfully complete the program are outlined below in “Curriculum Overview.”

The minimal requirements of the PhD Program in Accounting include: the successful completion of two years of course work, a comprehensive examination, a research proposal, and a dissertation documenting independent and original research. If you don’t have the academic background of our usual PhD students, you may be required to take additional courses. Your dissertation will take between one and three years to complete, depending on your eventual topic and research methods.

As noted above, complete training in research requires you to exceed these minimal requirements. In particular, you must engage actively in research during your program. Throughout the program you will also be expected to participate in seminars, workshops, and conferences at the local, national, and international levels. It will be your responsibility to push as far as your skills and aptitude can take you. Frequent interaction with faculty members and fellow students is necessary in order that you develop intellectually and professionally.

Coursework:

Your coursework plan will be developed in consultation with the Accounting Area’s PhD Program Coordinator. The courses are typically one semester long (3.0 credits), and fall into six categories:

Required DCAD Courses:

You will be required to take the following DCAD core courses:

This course focuses on the use of univariate and multivariate statistics as applied to social and behavioural research within the fields of organizational, management, and consumer studies. It covers descriptive statistics, mean difference testing, analysis of variance and covariance, linear and logistic regression, and a priori sample size calculations, as well as power and effect size calculations.

• DCAD 7100 3.00 LOGICS OF SOCIAL RESEARCH This examines the major philosophical debates in the social sciences and explores the rationale of different approaches to social research. Students learn how to select and develop appropriate research strategies and how to critically examine the use of various research strategies.
• DCAD 7250 3.00 RESEARCH DESIGN This course introduces students to research design, strengthens their reasoning and theoretical development skills, helps them effectively apply a range of empirical methodologies to their own research and critically review empirical studies done by others. Topics include types of variables, relationships, sampling and measurement, survey and field research designs, experimental designs, and alternative designs, and research design biases and artifacts.
• DCAD 7400 3.00 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS This course provides students with detailed exposure to the qualitative research methodologies that have begun to exert a major influence on management research over the last 10 years.

These DCAD courses are designed to ensure that all PhD students at Schulich acquire a basic competence in research methods, including quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, and the philosophy and methods used in the social sciences.

Accounting Core and Elective Courses

You will also be required to take four of the following doctoral accounting courses:

• ACTG 7010 3.00 OVERVIEW OF ACCOUNTING RESEARCH This course offers Ph.D. students an introduction to the core knowledge about various research paradigms in accounting research.
• ACTG 7020 3.00 EMPIRICAL METHODS IN ACCOUNTING RESEARCH No course description found.
• ACTG 7030 3.00 JUDGEMENT & DECISION RESEARCH IN ACCOUNTING An in-depth study of research methods useful for investigating how and how well judgments and decisions are made in accounting, auditing and financial reporting contexts.
• ACTG 7040 3.00 ADVANCED TOPICS IN ACCOUNTING RESEARCH No course description found.

Explores advanced topics in financial accounting research. It provides an overview of selected topics in financial accounting and related areas, and enhances students' applied skills in analyzing financial accounting data. The course covers classic papers, methodology papers, and papers that represent some of the most recent developments in the field.

• ACTG 7950 3.00 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ACCOUNTING RESEARCH No course description found.

Two Elective Courses

These two courses are selected with the assistance of the Accounting PhD program director and will be from disciplines that are foundational to Accounting such as Economics, Finance and Organizational studies.

Additional course requirements for students with limited relevant backgrounds

Students who have no master’s degree are normally required to take two additional graduate level courses to improve their methodological training; these courses could be, for example, in statistics, econometrics, and psychometrics.

A typical student entering the PhD program with a Masters degree will take at least 10 courses (or 30 credit hours) comprised of four DCAD courses, four accounting core courses, two foundational courses, plus possible electives. At the rate of three courses per semester, a typical student will complete his/her coursework in four semesters (Fall / Winter / Fall / Winter).

A typical student entering the PhD program without a Masters degree will take at least 12 courses (or 36 credit hours) comprised of the above courses plus the two required quantitative methods courses. At the rate of three courses per semester, such a student will complete his/her coursework in four semesters (Fall / Winter / Fall / Winter).

Comprehensive Examination:

Students undergo a comprehensive examination after successfully completing all coursework. This examination is designed to demonstrate knowledge of the accounting field, the chosen foundation field, and research methodologies. The comprehensive examination is set and administered by Accounting Area faculty members. It is normally administered within 24 months of entry into the PhD program. A second and final attempt at this examination is allowed (within six months of the first examination) if the student is unsuccessful in the first attempt.

The program regards the comprehensive examination as a pivotal point for deciding whether students should be allowed to proceed with their studies or be

Dissertation Proposal and Oral Defence:

Candidates must prepare a written proposal to conduct original dissertation research carried out under the supervision of a supervisory committee, and must defend this to the satisfaction of the thesis supervisor and members of the supervisory committee.

Dissertation Proposal and Oral Examination:

Candidates must prepare a dissertation based on original research carried out under the supervision of a supervisory committee and submit the results in appropriate dissertation form. After the formal submission of the dissertation, an oral examination is held. It is expected that all or part of the dissertation will be published following professional or scientific review.

Our faculty members do research that matters. We have substantial experience in a broad range of research paradigms and methodologies. We publish in pinnacle accounting journals on a variety of topics, including topics broadly related to the public policy and public interest consequences of accounting practice. Recent publications have examined topics such as corruption, ethics, executive compensation, international standard setting, and pensions to name but a few. A significant number of accounting area faculty members participate in the Schulich Public Interest Accounting Group, which is part of the Centre of Excellence in Responsible Business.

Selected faculty members

Professor of Accounting

Associate Professor of Accounting

Professor of Accounting; Associate Dean, Students; Ron Binns Chair in Financial Reporting, Banking and Governance

FCA, FCPA (Ontario); Professor of Accounting; Area Coordinator, Accounting

Career Opportunities

The demand for PhD graduates in accounting is very strong in Canada, the U.S., and across the globe. The Schulich PhD Program in Accounting will prepare you for a career in research and teaching at top business schools around the world. The program will give you a strong academic foundation in accounting, as well as an understanding of the relationship between accounting and other fields of management.

Placement of Recent Graduates

Errol Osecki	Assistant Professor, Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa
John Kurpierz	Tax Manager, Smith and Associates
Xiaoran (Jason) Jia	Assistant Professor, Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, Wilfred Laurier University
Lei Zhang	Assistant Professor in Accounting at IBSS, XJTLU (Xi’an Jiaotong Liverpool U)
Changqiu Yu	Assistant Professor and CPA Research Fellowship,Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba
Pier-Luc Nappert	Assistant Professor, School of Accoutancy, FSA Ulaval
Ziyao San	Assistant Professor, Capital University of Business and Economics in Beijing, PR China
Qiuju (Claire) Deng	Assistant Professor, Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson
Preetika Joshi	Assistant Professor at Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University
Christine Gilbert	Assistant Professor, School of Accounting, University of Laval
Gajindranath Maharaj	Assistant Professor, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, York University
June Woo Park	Assistant Professor, School of Economics and Business Administration, Saint Mary’s College of California
Katherine Ruff	Assistant Professor, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University
Akhila Chawla	Assistant Professor, University of New Brunswick
Gregory Saxton	Assistant Professor, Schulich School of Business, York University

Student Research

Scholarly development is an integral part of student life at Schulich School of Business. Working on research topics with award-winning faculty, you will present your findings at industry conferences and publish them in key publications. Highlighted below are some recent accomplishments of PhD students in the Accounting area.

Selected Publications

Changqiu Yu (Forthcoming), “Valuation Uncertainty and Analysts’ Use of DCF Models,” Review of Accounting Studies (with Shengzhong H. and H. Tan, X. Wang)

Lei Zhang (Forthcoming), “Climate Change Social Norms and  Corporate Cash Holdings,” Journal of Business Ethics (with K. Kanagaretnam and J. Gao)

Christine Gilbert (2023), “Resistance, hegemony, and critical accounting interventions: Lessons from debates over government debt,” Critical Perspectives on Accounting

Katherine Ruff (2023), “Impact valuations in social finance: emic and polyvocal stakeholder accounts,” Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal , 36(1), pp.295-322 (with Graham, C. and Nappert, P.)

Pier-Luc Nappert (2023), “Impact valuations in social finance: emic and polyvocal stakeholder accounts,” Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal , 36(1), pp.295-322 (with Graham, C. and Ruff, K.)

Pier-Luc Nappert (2023), “The assetization of baseball players: Instrumentalizing promise with signing bonuses and human capital contracts,” Accounting, Organizations and Society , 105, p.101402 (with Plante, M.)

Pier-Luc Nappert (2023),  “The dissipation of corporate accountability: Deaths of the elderly in for-profit care homes during the coronavirus pandemic,” Critical Perspectives on Accounting , p.102595 (with Graham, C., Himick, D.)

Pier-Luc Nappert (2023), “The professional responsibility of accountants as re-defined by the inclusion of the NOCLAR standard in the Code of Ethics,” Research Handbook on Accounting and Ethics (pp. 19-34). Edward Elgar Publishing (with Fiolleau, K. and Thorne, L.)

Ziyao San (2023), “Executive extraversion and voluntary disclosure: evidence from management earnings forecasts,” Asia-Pacific Journal of Accounting & Economics ,30:1,56-71 (with Liao, C., A. Tsang and Y. Miao Yu)

Akhila Chawla (2022), “The oil price crisis and contagion effects on the Canadian economy,” Applied Economics , 54(13), pp.1527-1543 (with Gajurel, D.)

Akhila Chawla (2022), “International Information Spillovers and Asymmetric Volatility in South Asian Stock Markets,” Journal of Risk and Financial Management , 15(10), p.471 (with Gajurel, D.)

Christine Gilbert (2022), “The COVID-19 crisis and massive public debts: What should we expect?” Critical Perspectives on Accounting

Christine Gilbert (2022), “The audit of public debt: Auditing as a device for political resistance in a neoliberal era,” Critical Perspectives on Accounting (Vol 85, 102263)

Gajindranath Maharaj (2022), “Sanders Foods: Planning for Success—An Instructional Case,” Accounting Perspectives (with  Spraakman, and Nguyen, E.H.)

June Woo Park (2022), “Firstborn CEOs and credit ratings,” The British Accounting Review (Vol 54 Issue 4)

Lei Zhang (2022), “Relationship between Climate Risk and Physical and Organizational Capital,” Management International Review Volume 62, 245–283 (with Kanagaretnam, K. and G.J. Lobo)

Akhila Chawla (2021), “Social audit, accountability and accounting–an Indian perspective,) Journal of Accounting in Emerging Economies , 11(1), pp.10-26

Christine Gilbert (2021), “Debt,  accounting, and the transformation of individuals into financially responsible neoliberal subjects,” Critical Perspectives on Accounting (Vol 77 102186)

Ziyao San (2021), “Board reforms around the world: The effect on corporate social responsibility,” Corporate Governance: An International Review Volume 29, 496-523 (with Liao, C., A. Tsang and Y. Miao Yu)

Claire (Qiuju)Deng   (2020), “Do locally based independent directors reduce corporate misconduct? Evidence from Chinese listed firms,” Journal of International Accounting Research , 19(3), pp.61-90 (with Kanagaretnam, K. and Zhou, Z.)

Katherine Ruff (2020), “Counter accounts of profit: outrage to action through “just” calculation,” Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal , 33(4), pp.699-726 (with Himick, D.)

Preetika Joshi (2020), “Does Private Country‐by‐Country Reporting Deter Tax Avoidance and Income Shifting? Evidence from BEPS Action Item 13,” Journal of Accounting Research , 58: 333-381. doi:10.1111/1475-679X.12304

Preetika Joshi (2020), “Does Public Country-by-Country Reporting Deter Tax Avoidance and Income Shifting?” Contemporary Accounting Research , 37 (4), 2357-2397 (with Vuong Persson, A. and Outslay, E.)

Gregory Saxton (2019), “Do CSR messages resonate? Examining public reactions to firms’ CSR efforts on social media,” Journal of Business Ethics ,†δ 155, 359-377. (2021 Impact Factor: 6.331) (with D., Gomez, L., Ngoh,* Z., Lin,* Y, & Dietrich,* S.)

Recent Dissertation Topics

2023: Errol Osecki – The Influence of Affect Regulation on Professional Skepticism

2023: John Kurpierz – Citizen Use and Comprehension of Government Accounting Information: Applications of Design Science Research Methodology

2023: Xiaoran (Jason) Jia – Three Essays on the Economic Impact of FinTech Lending

2022: Lei Zhang – Three Essays on the Influence of Climate Change on Corporate Behaviors

2021: Changqiu Yu – Analysts’ Risk Discussions and the Use of Valuation Models: A Content Analysis of Sell-Side Equity Analyst Reports

2021: Pier-Luc Nappert – Accounting and Performance Metrics in the Sport Business

2021: Ziyao San – Voluntary Disclosure and Corporate Innovation: Evidence from Management Earnings Forecasts

2021: Claire (Qiuju) Deng – A Post-ANT Study of the Translation of a Performance Management System

2020: Preetika Joshi – Global Tax Transparency and Tax Behaviour: Empirical Evidence for the Effects of Country-By-Country Reporting on Tax Avoidance and Income Shifting

2020: Christine Gilbert – Debt, Neoliberalism, and Accounting

2020: Gajindranath Maharaj – Accounting and Money Laundering

2019: June Woo Park – The Incremental Information Content of Analysts’ Research Reports and Firms’ Annual Reports: Evidence from Textual Analysis

2017: Katherine Ruff – Materializing Performance: The Interactions that Enact Inclusions, Exclusions and Arrangements in Charity Social Performance Reports

2017: Akhila Chawla – Accounting and Accountability in the Field of Social Services – A Multi-level Investigation

2016: Gregory Saxton – CSR, Big Data, and Accounting: Firms’ Use of Social Media for CSR-Focused Reporting, Accountability, and Reputation Gain

Current PhD students in the Accounting Area:

as of Fall 2023

• Tahmina Ahmed
• Nicolas Epelbaum
• Mohammad Maruf Hasan
• Sameera Hassan
• Paulo Homero Junior
• Patricia Jackson Farrell
• Makini McGuire-Brown
• Leigh Ellen Walsh
• Golazin Zarghami Parast
• Haoyu Zhang
• Shujie Zhang

PhD in administration - Accounting

Phd in administration – accounting.

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Are you planning on an academic career in the field of accounting? Are you interested in financial accounting, audit, management control or governance?

Do your PhD in a milieu devoted to research, in a community of professors and researchers renowned for excellence.

Your PhD in short

• Offered by HEC Montréal jointly with Concordia and McGill universities and the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). This partnership gives you access to resources (faculty and courses) rarely available elsewhere in the world.
• Full-time program allowing you to complete your studies in 4 or 5 years.
• Program offered in French, English or both.
• Tuition fees waived and competitive funding for the first four years of your studies.

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of the 27 graduates from this doctoral program hold positions as professors at Canadian or foreign universities.

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The professors and researchers in the Accounting Department publish in top-tier journals, including:

• Accounting, Organizations and Society
• Comptabilité, contrôle, audit
• Corporate Governance: An International Review
• Journal of Accounting Research
• Journal of Business Ethics
• Management Accounting Research
• Organization Studies
• Review of Accounting Studies
• Strategic Management Journal
• The Accounting Review

Varied research interests

Professors’ research interests cover financial accounting, management accounting, auditing and taxation. This includes the following themes:

• Accounting manipulation and fraud
• Audit market
• Careers and jobs for accountants and controllers
• Corporate governance
• Corporate taxation
• Cost accounting
• Diversity on boards of directors
• Executive compensation
• Financial information and reporting
• International accounting standards
• Management control systems
• Performance measurement
• Performance measurement in non-profit organizations
• Quality of financial and non-financial information
• Social responsibility

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World-class research in accounting

HEC Montréal offers doctoral students in accounting an exceptional scientific milieu.

A series of seminars featuring presentations by internationally renowned scholars .

Research chairs and professorships

• CPA International Research Chair in Management Control , directed by Professor Samuel Sponem
• Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair in Governance , directed by Professor Claude Francoeur
• Professorship Roland-Chagnon in Acounting and Tax: Professor Suzanne Landry
• Research Professorship in Comparative Governance: Professor Eduardo Schiehll
• Research Professorship in Sociology of the Accounting Profession: Professor Anna Samsonova-Taddei
• Research Professorship Roland-Chagnon in Audit: Professor Zvi Singer
• Research professorship in development of accounting expertise: Professor Mouna Hazgui

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Addressing issues related to the use of accounting information and the effect of regulations and changes.

The PhD specialization in Accounting focuses on issues related to the use of accounting information by various users (i.e., investors, financial analysts), the effect of regulations and of changes in accounting practices and theory. These include financial reporting and disclosure, management accounting and control systems, and auditing.

The program emphasizes a firm theoretical base of economics designed to complement the student's practical training. Knowledge of mathematics, probability, statistics, economics, and finance are essential for success and are acquired through formal coursework during the first and second years of the program. The research orientation lends itself to a variety of research methods, which include empirical, and theoretical approaches as well as to field studies. Students may adopt specific approaches depending on their research interests. Integration of accounting with related disciplines such as finance, economics, and others is highly encouraged.

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Expertise in research methodology is acquired through seminars and in direct collaboration with faculty members on current research endeavours. Twelve graduate level courses usually constitute the set of requirements.

• Research Design in Accounting
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• Introduction to Financial Economics (Finance)
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Accounting and Control investigate the questions facing accountants, controllers and financial managers, among others. Students examine reporting, accountability, internal/external controls, regulations, governance requirements and practices, international performance measurement, compensation, risk management and intellectual capital measurement. We expect all students to understand accounting processes and assimilate current issues in accounting practice – but Telfer students also push beyond the boundaries of traditional accounting, incorporating a thorough economic, financial, organizational or sociological perspective into their work on contemporary accounting issues.

Here is a list of our current faculty members. We encourage all potential applicants to visit our homepages to learn more about the research we are conducting. Google Scholar and other databases (e.g., ABI/INFORM) are also excellent ways to learn about our publications. We also encourage applicants to contact us personally so that we can ensure the best possible fit for our common research interests.

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MGT8101 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING (3 units)

The theoretical foundations of accounting research and methodologies are examined. Topics include the role of accounting information in capital markets, earnings management, voluntary disclosure, the impact of accounting on judgment and decisions, accounting standards setting accounting standards for sustainable development, intangibles and intellectual capital.

MGT8102 ACCOUNTING AND CONTROL (3 units)

The role of Accounting and other control instruments in ensuring good corporate governance. Topics include executive compensation, ownership structure, the role of the board of directors, effectiveness of internal controls, enterprise risk management, sustainable management, corporate governance requirements and practices in the public and private sectors.

MGT8103 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ACCOUNTING AND CONTROL RESEARCH (3 units)

Critical evaluation of studies in targeted domains of accounting and control. Identification and evaluation of new orientations with an in-depth analysis of historical developments of the domain. Specific domains explored depend on the professor leading the seminar. Topics are offered on a rotating basis. Presentation and discussion of thesis project and other personal research projects.

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Phd in accounting.

There are two streams from which to choose within this specialty – Finance/Economics and Social/Behavioural. Each stream has its own course requirements. In addition to course work, students work collaboratively with a faculty advisor to design and conduct research studies that enhance knowledge about Accounting and fulfill program requirements.

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The Department of Accounting and Finance offers undergraduate majors in accounting, finance, and management information systems (MIS). In addition, we offer a Master of Finance program and a PhD program in finance. Our mission is to provide high-quality research, teaching and service to further knowledge and understanding of accounting, finance and MIS in a business setting. We deliver high-quality courses that challenge students to develop the critical thinking skills they need to be effective accounting and finance professionals or scholars.

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The Asper School of Business offers undergraduate and graduate programs, along with executive education courses for accounting and finance focused individuals.

Accounting (BComm) (Honours)

Good accounting results in good decision-making. The study of accounting gives students the knowledge and professional judgment to determine the most useful way to communicate financial information.

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Learn to make the right business decisions when it comes to financing and investing. Studying finance will give you a keen understanding of how financial institutions approach the trade.

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When you complete a major in Management Information Systems you become an integral part of the future of work. Businesses both large and small need you to help them use technology to complete their goals both efficiently and strategically.

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The Asper Master of Finance (MFin) is a CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. It is a comprehensive one-year, three-term program that prepares students to write all three levels of exams needed to obtain a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, with a focus on the Level 1 exam. The program has been mapped to align with the CFA Program Curriculum.

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Best PhD Degrees in Accounting at Universities in Canada

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51 Best universities for Accounting in Canada

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Below is a list of best universities in Canada ranked based on their research performance in Accounting. A graph of 1.01M citations received by 37.8K academic papers made by 51 universities in Canada was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. University of Toronto

For Accounting

2. University of British Columbia

3. University of Alberta

4. University of Waterloo

5. McGill University

6. McMaster University

7. Western University

8. York University

9. Queen's University

10. University of Calgary

11. University of Ottawa

12. Laval University

13. University of Montreal

14. Simon Fraser University

15. Concordia University

16. University of Manitoba

17. HEC Montreal

18. University of Quebec in Montreal

19. University of Saskatchewan

20. Carleton University

21. Wilfrid Laurier University

22. Dalhousie University

23. University of Victoria

24. University of Windsor

25. University of Guelph

26. Ryerson University

27. Brock University

28. Memorial University of Newfoundland

29. University of New Brunswick

30. Saint Mary's University

31. Quest University Canada

32. Polytechnic School of Montreal

33. University of Sherbrooke

34. University of Lethbridge

35. University of Regina

36. Lakehead University

37. University of Northern British Columbia

38. University of Winnipeg

39. Trent University

40. Ontario Tech University

41. Laurentian University

42. School of Higher Technology - University of Quebec

43. University of Quebec, Trois-Rivieres

44. University of Quebec in Outaouais

45. University of Moncton

46. University of Prince Edward Island

47. St. Francis Xavier University

48. Mount Royal University

49. Acadia University

50. Thompson Rivers University

51. MacEwan University

The best cities to study Accounting in Canada based on the number of universities and their ranks are Toronto , Vancouver , Edmonton , and Waterloo .

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Accelerate your CPA and accounting career with a 12-week summer program.

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Develop deep connections with CPA insiders by building an incomparable and lifelong network of peers and alumni across Canada.

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Reimagine how you tackle business problems and lead in a competitive marketplace using a degree from one of the world’s top-ranked universities.

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Hands-on learning through case competitions and direct feedback from industry let you put theory into practice while you study.

Qualify sooner to write the CFE. Our exam structure is modeled after the CFE.

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As a program accredited by the CPA, our curriculum reflects the most up-to-date competencies needed to work towards your designation. Graduates of the Rotman GDipPA are invited back to Rotman to write a practice exam in preparation for their CFE.

Build your future in 12 weeks

The complexity of the economy has created a sustained need for qualified accountants. As a final-year undergraduate accounting student in Canada interested in fast-tracking your CPA journey, there is no better place to start than Rotman.

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Each year, Rotman GDipPA students have made the CPA CFE Honour Roll which consists of the top approximately 1% of successful CFE writers.

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#1 The University of Toronto is the #1 University in Canada.

"Between the case competitions and the case writing focus, I enjoyed the first-hand experience of what the rest of my CPA journey would look like." Julia Siciliano, GDipPA ‘21, Senior Accountant, Deloitte

Rotman attracts accounting students from across Canada who have a deep passion for advancing the industry.

The emphasis on group work, networking, and building relationships makes for a tight-knit and dynamic class.

As the largest business school in Canada, Rotman is home to some of the best faculty in the world — both renowned scholars and top practitioners in their field.

The GDipPA program is delivered by instructors who are designated Professional Accountants, experienced in both public practice and industry in a wide range of business environments. They are also involved with CPA Canada and CPA Ontario in different ways including:

• Developing the PREP and PEP module materials
• Teaching in the current PREP and PEP modules
• Teaching in Capstone 1 and 2
• Writing cases and textbooks on accounting topics
• Correcting the practice and current professional accounting exams

What is a GDipPA?

Your Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting is a full-time 12-week summer program running from May to July. Each week, you'll spend 15 to 20 hours in-class and on case-work while building connections with classmates from across the country.

You will complete five half-courses (2.5 FCE) in a structured order. We’ve designed the program so that each course builds on the one before it:

• Advanced Financial Reporting
• Advanced Taxation
• Advanced Topics in Assurance and Control
• Finance and Professional Practice
• Integration and Analysis

These courses satisfy Core 1, Core 2 and the Assurance and Tax elective modules of the CPA PEP.

Below is a simplified view of your time in the program:

You'll take the following courses satisfying Core 1, Core 2 and the Assurance and Tax elective modules of the CPA PEP:

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With 154 students speaking eight different languages in the Class of 2024, over half of whom were women, you'll broaden your network and make new friends.

Great minds

39% of the Class of 2024 represent 13 universities across Canada with the remaining 61% coming from U of T. Their average core course GPA was 3.7.

Emerging accounting leaders

91% of students had secured accounting employment at the time of application.

More than a classroom: Student life

GDipPA students work hard and play hard. You'll spend an exciting summer in Toronto, experiencing the best the city has to offer through:

• diverse food from around the world
• street festivals
• ice cream socials
• sporting events
• museums, art galleries, and music venues

U of T students host numerous events over the summer, including the Nerd Market, Rotman Speaker Series talks (free to GDipPA students), and plays at the Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse .

You'll also receive access to the University's exceptional recreational facilities including Hart House and the Goldring Centre .

A powerful place.

Financial capital of canada.

Toronto is the financial capital of Canada, meaning many organizations have their headquarters located in the city. By joining the Rotman School of Management, you’re opening yourself to a world of networking and career opportunities with top employers.  

The City within a park

Many people are surprised on their first visit to see how much green space the city has, earning its nickname ‘The City within a park’. We also have public beaches, islands, rivers, ravines, and other great spaces to get out and explore nature while never straying too far from a streetcar or subway stop, including Riverdale Farm : a working farm located right downtown and open to the public. 

During the program

Before signing a lease (or mortgage), make sure you’ve found the right location! Learn about Toronto’s diverse neighbourhoods, including the Annex, where the Rotman School is located, on Wikipedia . If you’re moving outside the Annex, check a  TTC transit map to make sure you can get to class on time via local transportation. 

The Greater Toronto Area is home to 25 urban, suburban, and rural municipalities, meaning if you prefer a quieter lifestyle it’s still within reach of our downtown Toronto campus. The Rotman School offers underground parking all year round. Visit the University of Toronto Transportation services site for a map of all campus parking and information on rates. Many students also commute via biking , the TTC , Go Transit , or even Via Rail . 

"There is no better opportunity to learn from professors who are highly knowledgeable about the CFE."

"In 12 weeks I completed work that would otherwise take up to two years."

"The program was instrumental in helping me pass the CFE, thanks to the professors who helped us understand the material on the exam."

GDipPA faculty

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Academic Director, Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting

Catherine Barrette

Director, Rotman Commerce

Ralph Tassone

We can answer your questions about how to apply, what to expect, and how much your GDipPA will cost.

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Is this program for you?

GDipPA is designed for students in their final year of undergraduate study or one year out from graduation of an accounting degree from a Canadian institution.

Note: The criteria is subject to change as determined by CPA Ontario.

Admission criteria

Appropriate undergraduate degree.

• Rotman's Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Specialist)
• University of Toronto Mississauga – B. Com. (Accounting Specialist) 
• University of Toronto Scarborough – B.B.A. (Specialist in Management and Accounting)

University of Toronto students who are not currently candidates for one of the accounting specialist programs are required to take the required courses to be considered as applicants to the GDipPA program.

Important note to applicants outside of the University of Toronto: The accreditation that the University of Toronto has received from CPA Ontario specifies that only candidates with University of Toronto degrees, or equivalent, may be given advanced standing in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP). In determining whether a degree from another Canadian university is equivalent, the Admission Committee will review each submitted application individually. Prior to applying, we encourage you to ensure that the courses you have taken meet the requirements for entry into CPA PEP on the CPA Ontario website .

Required courses

• Applicants must have completed the courses required to qualify for entry into the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) as determined with CPA Ontario:
• required core courses: a minimum overall average of 70%
• each individual core course: a minimum grade of 60%
• each individual non-core course: a passing grade or 50%, whichever is higher

Our expectation is that the averages of those admitted into the program will be significantly higher than these minimums.

• Rotman Commerce Accounting Specialist (UTSG) required courses
• Department of Management Accounting Specialist (UTM) required courses
• Department of Management Specialist in Management & Accounting (UTSC) required courses

If students are applying to the program in the fourth year of their undergraduate degree, conditional acceptance to the program is given based on the grades attained for the years leading up to and including the Fall semester of their final year of undergraduate studies.

Admission interview

Select applicants may, on a case-by-case basis, be invited in for a short admission interview as part of the evaluation process.

Is there an application fee?

The non-refundable application fee is $50 CAD.

Who is eligible to apply for the diploma program?

The program is intended for undergraduate students who are completing an accounting specialization from the University of Toronto at the St. George (UTSG), Mississauga (UTM), or the Scarborough campus (UTSC) and who are interested in obtaining the Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation upon completion of their undergraduate degrees.

Students completing degrees in other Canadian universities may also be eligible for admission. CPA accredited programs or business degrees acquired outside the University of Toronto will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis on whether they are substantially equivalent to the University of Toronto bachelor's degree with a Specialist in Accounting and include the necessary prerequisite material.

What are the admission requirements?

Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Appropriate undergraduate degree: Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting is available to students in their fourth year of study or to recent graduates of the following University of Toronto undergraduate programs:
• Rotman – B. Com. (Accounting Specialist – Public Accounting Stream)
• University of Toronto Mississauga – B. Com. (Accounting Specialist)

University of Toronto students who are not currently candidates for one of the accounting specialist programs but have taken all the pre-requisite courses listed in (iii) may be considered as applicants to the GDipPA program. The admissions team will evaluate on a case-by‐case basis whether a commerce or business program would be considered substantially equivalent to one of the three programs listed above.

Students may apply in the year following graduation, possibly with some relevant work experience.  

• required Core courses: a minimum overall average of 70%
• each individual Core course: a minimum grade of 60%
• each individual Non-Core course: a passing grade or 50%, whichever is higher
• Required courses: A list of the specific courses necessary for entry into the GDipPA at the University of Toronto can be found on our site.

Do you require a GMAT test score?

No, we do not require a GMAT test score.

How much does the program cost?

You can see the latest tuition information here .

How long is the program and what does it look like?

The GDipPA program runs over 12 weeks, from the start of May to July. During the summer session, you’ll complete five half-courses in a specific order by attending school full-time. You will be in classroom lectures and cases between 15-20 hours a week.

Why do I need a GDipPA?

Rotman’s Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting builds on a strong and unique undergraduate program at the University of Toronto and focuses on helping students like you integrate and develop professional skills with technical content.

We’ve designed the GDipPA as an academically rigorous program that gives advanced standing to students who are working towards a CPA designation. You can find out more about the benefits of a CPA on the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada website .

In 12 weeks, GDipPA allows you to advanced directly to the Capstone 1 module in the CPA Professional Education Program. This means that students can complete a significant amount of their preparation before working full-time.

By not having to work while you study, you’ll experience less stress and complete the requirements of four CPA PEP modules (Core 1, Core 2, Assurance Elective and Tax Elective) over the summer. This also makes you a more attractive potential employee to top employers in Canada.

When can I apply?

We open applications in the fall before your intended start date. If you have any questions, reach out to us at [email protected] . We only admit students once a year, in the spring.

Create your online profile and sign up for program updates.

Does the diploma come from the University of Toronto?

Yes. Your diploma, which you will receive in the fall after you complete the program, will say University of Toronto on it.

Does this program qualify for OSAP or other government funding?

Although GDipPA is an accredited program, it is privately funded, just like all other similar accounting diploma programs in Ontario. This means that it is unfortunately not eligible for government loans or grants (provincial or federal) like OSAP.

You may qualify for a student loan at a financial institution to help with the tuition, but most people self-fund their diplomas.

Do I need to send my official transcript to apply?

At the time of your application, we will require an unofficial transcript from each institution you have attended for credit. This includes undergraduate, graduate and exchange studies.

If you have not graduated before applying, you can also submit an unofficial copy of your academic transcript to-date with your application.

If you accept an offer of admission, we will then require your official final transcript to be sent directly from each institution before the program begins in May.

The majority of GDipPA students order their official transcripts while they are in the program. We will share more details with you prior to the start of the program.

Do I need any references?

No, we do not require you to submit any references.

Questions? Ask us at an upcoming event

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Program fees

Below you can see the fees for students entering the GDipPA in May 2025. 

• Domestic student fee: $11,790 CAD
• International student fee: $17,830 CAD

Please note: Program (academic) fees,  University incidental fees and Rotman ancillary fees  are set annually by the University and are  subject to change . Fees are  subject to approval  at the University of Toronto Governing Council’s annual meeting in spring.

Employer subsidies

If you have an offer of employment from an accounting firm before or after starting the Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting, you should ask your employer about potential tuition subsidies.

Some accounting firms will reimburse their employees a portion of the tuition of an accredited graduate diploma program. The program provides the equivalent training for four CPA PEP modules: Core 1, Core 2, Audit & Assurance Elective and Tax Elective.

Entrance awards

Each year, the Rotman School grants The Anna Kennedy Scholarship for Accounting Excellence to one or more students. This is awarded on the basis of exceptional merit .  No separate award application is required and you will be automatically considered for this award when your application is reviewed for admission. 

Meet the team.

To learn more about GDipPA, please contact us for a one-on-one conversation with our team.

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Many Canadians in their 20s and 30s are delaying having kids — and some say high rent is a factor

55% of canadians 18-34 in recent study said housing crisis affected their decision to start a family.

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Anna Smith would like to start a family.

But she would also like more space for a baby, as the 27-year-old and her partner currently live in a 500-square-foot apartment in Toronto's east end for $1,550 per month. Like many Canadians in their 20s and 30s, she says she's realizing she can't have both. 

So Smith, a University of Toronto graduate student, has been delaying having children for two years now, a decision she calls "just heartbreaking." 

"I've always hoped I could be a young parent because my folks had me in their mid-40s, and while they were excellent parents, they couldn't keep up with me, and I wanted to give my kids a different kind of childhood," Smith said.

"We feel so stuck, and it's disheartening to be struggling to achieve these life goalposts."

Crunching the numbers on Canada's rental crisis

Families in smaller apartments.

With surging prices and decreased availability, finding housing at all has become daunting. Demand is outpacing supply in a rental housing crisis gripping the country . And vacancy rates have reached a new low, while average rent increases hit a new high, notes a January rental market report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

Less than one per cent of rentals are both vacant and affordable for the majority of the country's renters, a recent  CBC News analysis  of more than 1,000 neighbourhoods across Canada's largest cities found.

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And it gets worse if you're looking for rentals with multiple bedrooms, which are as scarce as they are costly. Only 14,000 units with two bedrooms or more were potentially vacant and affordable for the median income of families living in a rented place — just 0.5 per cent of all such rentals on the market.

Because of this and other factors, some families are crammed into smaller apartments, with parents sleeping on couches so kids can have bedrooms. Others, like Smith, have delayed starting families at all.

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Some, like Zach Robichaud, 37, say they've had to reshape their dreams of having a big family.

Robichaud, who lives in Kitchener, Ont., grew up the youngest of six kids. He says he and his wife wanted three children, but stopped after having Avery, who is now four. Even though they both have full-time jobs, he said, most of their income goes to their $2,000-a-month rent.

Between that and other necessities, he says they just can't afford another baby.

"She'll essentially be on her own," Robichaud said of his daughter. "It's really kind of sad that she won't have that same sort of support system."

Affordability influencing family choices

Canada's total fertility rate dropped in 2022 to its lowest point in more than a century, at 1.33 children per woman, Statistics Canada reported in January. The agency also previously reported that affordability concerns were a major factor in younger Canadians not having children.

In 2022, 38 per cent of young adults (aged 20 to 29) did not believe they could afford to have a child in the next three years, according to  Statistics Canada . 

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In addition to the inadequate supply of affordable housing, people are also being squeezed by less housing stock coming back on the market as older Canadians stay in their homes longer, Randall Bartlett, senior director of Canadian economics with Desjardins, told CBC News.

"The only way to really contend with this is to bring more supply on the market to help ultimately bring down the price of housing and rents and make it more accessible for a broader group of Canadians," Bartlett said.

Meanwhile, just over half (55 per cent) of Canadians age 18 to 34 surveyed last year for a study  by Abacus Data and the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) said the housing crisis had affected their decision and timing to start a family. The study polled 3,500 Canadian adults at the end of September 2023.

The survey also found that 28 per cent of those in that age range who wanted children were temporarily postponing doing so because of housing affordability. And 27 per cent were choosing to have no or fewer children for the same reason.

(The margin of error for a comparable probability-based random sample of those aged 18 to 34 is +/- 3.34 per cent, 19 times out of 20.)

More complicated decision

All this can have repercussions, as people delay having children outside of their prime reproductive years, said Karen Lawson, a professor and department head of psychology and health studies at the University of Saskatchewan. Lawson also studies why people choose not to have children or delay the decision.

"They may have fewer children than they wanted because of their shortened reproductive window, or they may face fertility problems that result in involuntary childlessness," Lawson told CBC News in an email interview.

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The decision to have children is more complicated than it was in the past, Lawson said. While financial and housing costs are a factor for some, she said, for others it seems to be driven more by the personal costs in child-rearing.

"Financial costs are higher, social supports are lower, perceived rewards may be fewer — parenting itself has changed to become much more intensive and consuming," Lawson said.

"The alternative options for fulfilment have never been greater or more accessible."

In her own research, Lawson says she sees young Canadians following a more "sequential" life path model, where they only have children after finishing their education, establishing their career and achieving financial and housing security.

"As a society, we may need to ... support a more 'parallel' life path model, so that young people can achieve these important life goals and begin their families simultaneously."

Why is it so hard to find a 3-bedroom rental these days?

'further out of our grasp'.

Smith, the U of T graduate student, is finishing up her PhD in medicine. She says she and her partner secured their more affordable, but small, $1,550 apartment during a dip in prices during COVID-19. Now, they're looking at paying more than twice that for a place with two or more bedrooms. 

"We were ready to have kids two years ago, but decided to wait until we'd saved up and and were a bit more stable. Now rents are so high that if we moved, we'd be even worse off overall," she said.

And because she and her partner are both scientists, she says that realistically they'll only be able to find work in major cities, meaning higher prices.

"We've lowered our expectations for what our life would look like at age 30 many times over the years. We used to dream of owning our own home in the city, having two kids and a pet," Smith said.

"Everything we hoped for just keeps moving further and further out of our grasp."

And for Robichaud, he says it's disappointing that he and his wife both make decent money, but still feel they can't afford another child. He's a reporting analyst for a gaming startup. She works for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

"In any other economy, I would consider us to be middle class, but we struggle," Robichaud said.

"I have never made more money in my life and I've never been poorer."

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Senior Writer & Editor

Natalie Stechyson has been a writer and editor at CBC News since 2021. She covers stories on social trends, families, gender, human interest, as well as general news. She's worked as a journalist since 2009, with stints at the Globe and Mail and Postmedia News, among others. Before joining CBC News, she was the parents editor at HuffPost Canada, where she won a silver Canadian Online Publishing Award for her work on pregnancy loss. You can reach her at [email protected].

With files from Nael Shiab, CBC News

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Heski Bar-Isaac joins Competition Bureau as Special Economic Advisor for Digital and Platform Markets

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The Competition Bureau is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Heski Bar-Isaac, PhD, as Special Economic Advisor for Digital and Platform Markets. Dr. Bar-Isaac joins the Bureau for a six-month term starting July 9, 2024.

July 9, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Dr. Bar-Isaac brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Bureau, particularly in the areas of digital economics and competitive strategies. In line with its Strategic Vision to be at the forefront of the digital economy , the Bureau will benefit from wide-reaching expertise on digital enforcement and promotion. Dr. Bar-Isaac's insights and advice will help the Bureau shape key enforcement files and inform policies that promote innovation and competition in digital and platform markets.

Dr. Bar-Isaac is the University of Toronto Distinguished Professor of Economics and Finance at the Rotman School of Management. He has done extensive research on market dynamics and has examined various issues related to digital and platform markets, including:

• the economics of advertising
• how consumers search for products
• how the availability of information affects consumer decision making
• complex market structures.

His current work focuses on the digital economy, algorithm design and the exercise of monopsony power.

Dr. Bar-Isaac holds a PhD from the London School of Economics and Political Science (UK).

"We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Heski Bar-Isaac to the Competition Bureau. His expertise will be instrumental in our ongoing work to foster a competitive and innovative digital economy for all Canadians." Matthew Boswell, Commissioner of Competition

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Graduate Accounting Programs celebrates 25 years of developing strategic advisors

Posted on July 8, 2024 by George Vlahakis

Joe Schroeder, second from left, is the seventh faculty chair of Graduate Accounting Programs.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Indiana University Kelley School of Business is marking the silver anniversary of Graduate Accounting Programs and the graduation of its first successful alumni.

More than 150 alumni are expected to return to Bloomington for a two-day celebration on July 11-12 at IU Bloomington, which will culminate with a gala dinner at Presidents Hall. Other activities will include coffee and casual meetups and visits to nostalgic spots on and off campus. Registration for the event is now closed.

For a quarter century, Graduate Accounting Programs has presented degree programs that have met the demands and needs of a profession that has evolved from providing accounting, auditing and tax services into one providing a broader range of services.

Many of its 2,265 graduates today help firms to navigate through complex financial challenges and serve as trusted, strategic advisors. Nearly a thousand, 997, have graduated with a master’s degree and another 1,268 have earned a 3/2 MBA degree. Both degrees had their first graduating classes in 1999.

“We used to be focused on practitioner type education and now we’ve pushed forward to creating critical thinkers,” said Joe Schroeder , chairperson of Graduate Accounting Programs, a professor of accounting and PwC Faculty Fellow.

Before 1988, most states only required an undergraduate degree as a prerequisite for Certified Public Accounting licensure. But that year the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants pushed for an increase from 120 credit hours – the number needed complete an undergraduate degree – to 150 credit hours. Over the prior decade, large accounting firms also began moving into consulting.

John Hill , professor emeritus of accounting and Graduate Accounting Programs’ inaugural faculty chair, recalled a meeting he attended in the mid-1980s at Arthur Andersen’s world training center near Chicago, where the firm’s CEO and other senior leaders spoke.

“I have little idea of why I was chosen to attend this meeting, because I was perhaps the most junior professor in the room,” Hill said. “Most sat silent as Andersen’s leaders national audit partner admonished us for not turning out better employees with the following words, ‘If you don’t send me people who can think, I’m going to Bangkok and hire economics majors.’”

Before coming to Kelley in 1986, Hill had served as the vice president of the commercial loan division of the National Bank of Georgia, and as chief financial and administrative officer of another bank. Through his professional experience, he understood what the Andersen executive wanted.

“Perhaps because I had the least professional reputation of anyone in the room to risk, I spoke up along the following lines: ‘If I’m understanding what you are seeking, you want auditors with the requisite cognitive and communications skills to identify problems inside client organizations representing consulting opportunities for your firm, and to communicate those opportunities to both the client and your consultants to facilitate more consulting engagements,” Hill recalled.

“The speaker, who as I recall had avoided stating his desires that precisely, agreed with my brash assessment.”

In 1989, Andersen split to order to establish a consulting firm today known as Accenture. Andersen LLP essentially dissolved in 2005 after its involvement in the Enron scandal. Hill became a vocal advocate for the 150 credit-hour requirement and later worked with a committee of Kelley faculty who established what initially was known as Accounting Graduate Programs. Hill retired in 2010.

Jamie Pratt, center, led the committee that created Graduate Accounting Programs and was its third faculty chair.

A blueprint for success

Jamie Pratt, who later became GAP’s s third faculty chair, led the accounting faculty committee that developed the “blueprints” for a program that from the beginning had an emphasis on cognitive development and leadership skills.

Unlike at other business schools, the Kelley School developed not one, but two, very unique master’s programs in accounting in 1997. From the very beginning, the Accounting MBA (today known as the 3/2 MBA Program ) enabled students to earn an undergraduate degree in accounting and an MBA in five years, proving to be very popular.

Originally, it was a very accounting-focused degree, but today also encompasses many elements of finance. Many students go into specialty consulting and investment banking after graduation.

“The benefits of the 3/2 as designed by Jamie’s committee became obvious over time,” Hill said. “Most business school accounting programs elected to offer a fifth year built around a 4/1 model. In implementing these 4/1 programs, most schools simply added a layer on more-of-the-same accounting courses, which did little to facilitate a significantly more broad-based understanding of business.

“Some in large CPA firms were later to say that result was the antithesis of their intent in pushing 150-hour programs,” he added. “Their disappointment in most accounting programs was a boon for Kelley.”

Adapting to meet rapid changes

A second degree, the Master of Public Accountancy, originally was designed for career switchers, but soon became more rigorous and was renamed the Master of Science in Accounting.

In 2020, in response to rapidly evolving uses of digital technology, it became the Master of Science in Accounting with Data and Analytics degree .

Leslie Hodder

“As in other professional fields, leading professional services firms increasingly are employing artificial intelligence, robotics, digitization, data and analytics and are requiring our graduates to understand the technologies and methodologies used in today’s highly complex, data‐centric accounting environment,” said Leslie Hodder , the sixth faculty chair of Graduate Accounting Programs.

“Our curriculum has been on the leading edge of these changes and we sought this name change because it more accurately reflects what our program offers today,” added Hodder, who today is a professor of accounting and the David Thompson Chair Professor.

Many graduates of the Master of Science in Accounting with Data and Analytics program go into consulting and traditional accounting, audit and tax practices.

Other faculty chairing Graduate Accounting Programs included David Greene , a Kelley alumnus who returned to teach at the school in 1997 after serving as CFO of Young & Rubicam and other positions at PepsiCo and Phelps Dodge Corporation; Mikel Tiller , a Kelley alumnus who also chaired the accounting department in 1995-98; and Pat Hopkins , currently the vice dean of the Kelley School at Bloomington and Conrad Prebys Professor.

Change remains a constant. With the emergence of artificial intelligence, the accounting profession is at something of a crossroads, said Schroeder, the program’s seventh faculty chair. With the proliferation of data and analytics techniques applications in the business world, integrated accounting, data and analytics competencies are required for the best job placements.

“Future accountants need to be is adaptable and become what I call translators – someone who can have a strong understanding of accounting and what it represents and also have a strong understanding of data analytics and pull information together and see patterns and help companies make decisions,” he said.

“Our programs have evolved into creating problem solvers,” he added. “Through our experiential curriculum, our international immersions, our local field consulting projects and all the different things that we do, we are training them to take undefined problems that people are facing, use their knowledge gained in our programs and then provide meaningful solutions.

“When you come through our curriculum, you’re going to come out more than prepared to start your career and you’re going to be comfortable in uncomfortable situations, being a leader in the field of accounting.”

Pat Hopkins, vice dean of the Kelley School at Bloomington, led Graduate Accouting Programs from 2014 to 2020.

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If you are involved in preparing financial reports for corporations or other organizations, certain 2024 Canadian income tax rate and other changes may need to be reflected in your interim financial statements under IFRS Accounting Standards, Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) or U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP).

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University funding

Government sources, private sources.

The School of Accounting and Finance normally provides funding of $26,000 per year for four years. Funding is contingent upon working as a research assistant or a teaching assistant for up to 10 hours per week, during each of the four years. Students have the opportunity to take an additional research assistant position allowing them to earn approximately $7,300 above our minimum funding package bringing their funding to $33,300.

Learn more about awards and funding from the graduate studies site.

In addition, students are encouraged to apply to the external sources of funds described below.

Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program

The deadline for application is in fall of the preceding year. This award is for $15,000 per year and can be held for up to four years. Applicants need not be residents of Ontario; even holders of student visas can apply, but only a restricted number of awards are available for this category. No previous graduate-level training is required to apply, so it is possible to receive an award for the first year of a PhD program. 

If you are not already registered in a graduate program at Waterloo, your proposed department is the graduate program to which you are applying for admission. Your OGS/QEII-GSST application and supporting documents should be emailed to this department. 

According to the Ontario government, the CPA funding described below can be held in addition to OGS because it is in the form of a loan and not considered to be an award. A student can not hold both a SSHRC award and an OGS award.

The University of Waterloo supplements Ontario Graduate Scholarships by providing the recipient with up to $10,000 of additional funds in the form of a President's Graduate Scholarship .

Learn more about the Ontario Graduate Scholarship .

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Doctoral Awards

The application deadline is fall of the year before the award is to start. Only Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada can apply; holders of student visas are not eligible.

There are two types of SSHRC awards, both of which use the same application form: CGS Doctoral Scholarships, which are for $35,000 per year for up to three years; and SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships, which are for $20,000 per year for up to four years.

The University of Waterloo supplements both types of SSHRC awards by providing the recipient with up to $10,000 of additional funds in the form of a President's Graduate Scholarship .

Learn more about SSHRC awards .

Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario member fee reduction

PhD students in our program who are Ontario CPAs qualify for a 100% reduction of their fees for Institute membership. Students at both the course work stage and the thesis stage of the program are eligible to apply.

The Institutes of other provinces generally have some type of fee reduction for full-time university attendance, so students who are CPAs from other provinces may wish to check with their Institute.

Learn More about the CPA member fee reduction.