joebill2005

Thank you all sincerely for taking the time to reply and give me your advice.

It seems a previous reply I tried to post did not go through. In sum, my interest lies in getting into a PhD program with a tuition waiver and stipend. My career goal is to be a researcher and professor, and perhaps do some contract work on adoption and implementation of international standards. My broad research interest is economic growth in Latin America resulting from adoption of international standards.

Thank you, phdhope. Would you recommend an MS in Accounting as a prior step to boost my connection? And perhaps passing the CPA exam? I'm really not interested in working as an accountant per se. I currently work heavily with the profession, but not actually doing accounting work. It could be described as development work for the international accounting profession. I would think that would distinguish me from most applicants.

Hi AmazingSteve, Thanks for the reply. You are correct. I don't know what I'm getting into. I'm just dipping my toe in the water. I'm currently employed and considering future career. Thus far what I have read about getting a PhD in Accounting is that most programs either have an Archival focus or Behavioral focus. I believe my research interests lie in the latter focus. As I said I'm exploring career goals, and doing research into this area and being a professor are attractive to me; however, again, I have limited concept of what is required and/or possible. I would rather not go into too low of a rung program. I don't feel the need or that I would obviously qualify for the top schools and programs. I would like to study in the US. I would rather not pay for tuition, and I would like to have a stipend like anyone. Regarding your comments about international standards being a contentious point. I'm not so interested in getting into the debate about US adoption. Adoption of international standards is not a contentious point anymore any much of the world, particularly Latin America. Most countries have adopted IFRS and ISAs. My research interests lie in the challenges and opportunities - the real benefits being experienced in terms of economic growth. I'm interested in how adoption is influencing development of capital markets, and primarily the financing opportunities for SMEs. Assuming I am able to take the math classes, ace the GMAT and get excellent letters, what realistic chances do I have of getting into a good program (and if you have any advice about possible fits, they are very welcome)? When I say good, I mean a program that would provide a stipend and tuition waiver. I'm not concerned about what happens after that yet. Thanks again and best, Joebill

I'm considering the process of applying to Accounting PhD programs. This forum seems to provide sound advice. About Me: Age: 33 Education: BA in Spanish, Anthropology and International Studies from Kansas State University, 3.84 GPA MBA from Universidad del CEMA in Buenos Aires, Argentina, 3.62 GPA (converted from Argentine system) I've taken basic to intermediate accounting courses at Hunter College over the last couple of years simply from interest and because I enjoy school. My GPA for those courses has been a 4.0. Work Experience: 2 years in a Big 4 in Argentina (as Technical Adviser to President of a well-known international organization related to the profession) 5 years in international standard setter assisting professional accountancy organizations to establish action plans to adopt international standards My interest is in research related to adoption of international standards and the development of capital markets in Latin America I am not a CPA and I do not have experience in accounting. I have extensive work experience related to the development of the profession as a foothold to economic growth. I have not yet taken the GRE or GMAT. I believe the GMAT is the best option since I do not have an evident math background. From reading other posts, it seems I'll probably need to take Calc 1,2,3 and linear algebra. Any pragmatic feedback would be appreciated.