SonOfArathorn

Hello, I am searching for some evaluation on my candidacy for top PhD programs, as I am hoping to be ready to apply by this fall/winter for 2021 admission. My background: Undergrad GPA: 3.7 from a large state school with a Top 25 PAR ranking (for small-faculty schools) Masters GPA: 3.7 MAcc from large state school (5-year concurrent program with undergrad degree) Research Experience: Served as an undergrad RA on a research project that was published in Contemporary Accounting Research. Worked as a student researcher for a school-sponsored thinktank for 1 year as well. Teaching experience: Worked as a grad teaching assistant for 1.5 years. Work included teaching labs, proctoring tests, grading, and test prep. Work Experience: 2.5 years (3 busy seasons) in public accounting with PwC; 2 years in management consulting (Fortune 500 clients). CPA Licensed Math: Here is where it gets sticky (hopefully here and not before). I took AP Calc in HS and got a 5, so I technically have Calc I and II college credits. I also took and passed Business Statistics I and II. Currently starting to plan for the GMAT. I took a practice exam on mba.com and projected a score of 700. I have been a good test taker historically, and I think with 45-ish days of study I can get into the 730-740 range. Research preferences: Probably financial or audit (not sure yet, is that bad?). Either way I am interested in archival methodology. Letters of recommendation would come from well respected and published professors, including two that have published in JAR. All three are tenured, if that matters. Here are my questions (any and all input welcome): 1. What is the best method for me to get up-to-snuff on math? If I have the credits, is it a question of whether I understand the math? Or will they want to see recent courses passed for calc/calc-based probability and stats? 2. With my resume, will a 720-740 GMAT suffice? 3. Is my research experience worth mentionting? 4. What else can I do to improve my profile? Thank you in advance. I am excited to get started on this journey.