UNIVERSITY OF TURKU
TURKU SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
PhD Programme in Accounting
Conduct societally impactful research on managing economic performance, reporting and assurance, and sustainability.
PhD programme
The PhD Programme in Accounting at the University of Turku offers rigorous doctoral training for scholars interested in how organizations create value, report performance, implement strategy, and build trust with stakeholders.Accounting plays a central role in both private and public sector organizations. It supports managerial decision-making, guides resource allocation, enables performance management, enhances transparency, informs investors, and strengthens accountability through reporting and assurance. Our programme prepares graduates for academic careers and expert leadership roles in a world shaped by sustainability transitions, digitalization, and increasing demands for trustworthy information.
RESEARCH AREAS:
Management Accounting
Performance Measurement & Management
Management Control Systems
Strategic Cost Management
Incentives & Decision-making
Economic paradigms for a sustainable future
Auditing, Governance & Assurance
Auditing Profession
Audit Quality
Assurance of Sustainability Information
Corporate Governance
Risk Management & Internal Control
Financial Reporting
Financial Accounting
Corporate Reporting
Sustainability & ESG Reporting
Integrated Reporting
Capital Market Effects of Disclosure
Emerging Topics
AI & Data Analytics in Accounting
Public Sector Accounting
Stakeholder Accountability
WHY CHOOSE TURKU?
Research Excellence
Work with internationally active scholars engaged in impactful research.
Broad Academic Scope
Study accounting as performance management, reporting, governance, and assurance.
Methodological Diversity
Develop expertise across the full spectrum of high-quality research methods, including qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, and interdisciplinary approaches.
Real-World Relevance
Address challenges faced by companies, governments, regulators, and society.
International Community
Join a collaborative and globally connected doctoral environment.
Career Opportunities
Prepare for careers in academia, consulting, policy, leadership, and expert roles.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES – Competitive funding opportunities may include salaried doctoral researcher positions, project funding, grants, and conference support, subject to availability.
APPLY NOW – Applications for doctoral studies open annually.
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Department of Accounting and Finance – Turku School of Economics
University of Turku
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