The next ADS application, for enrollment in Fall 2012

The next Accounting Doctoral Scholars application, for enrollment in Fall 2012, will be available online July 1, 2011.

The ADS program is specifically for those interested in auditing and tax and requires public accounting experience.

To prepare, see the requirements and check back for updates in May 2011.

Requirements: To be eligible to be considered as an Accounting Doctoral Scholar, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Have recent and meaningful work experience of at least three years in public accounting in auditing or tax;

Provide a written statement of a commitment to a career transition to teaching and research in auditing or tax at an AACSB International business accredited university in the United States upon completion of a doctoral program in accounting with an emphasis in auditing or tax;

Fulfill application requirements, e.g., have an academic record demonstrating potential for success in advanced graduate work; have a Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) score no more than five years old that is competitive for admission to major doctoral programs in accounting, e.g., 650 or higher; and supply appropriate letters of recommendation;

Be a U. S. citizen or permanent resident; and

Commit, if selected as an ADS Program Scholar, to applying for admission to one or more doctoral programs in accounting at an ADS Program participating university to pursue auditing or tax as a teaching and research focus.

For more information on the ADS program see http://adsphd.org/