Princess Bender |
Name: Princess R. Bender
School: Alcorn State University Major: Accountancy Mentor: Dr. Tonya Flesher Expected Graduation Date: May 2008 Organizations & Honors:
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ABSTRACT
Solution to Shortage of Ph.D.s in Accountancy
| The purpose of this study was to analyze the causes and possible solutions for the shortage of Ph.D.s in accountancy. Currently, there is not a central source of information regarding doctoral programs. Thus, the goal of this research was to produce a directory of doctoral programs in accounting that would assist candidates in selecting a school. This study assessed potential candidates and current Ph.D. students to determine: (1) The factors that influence the choice of doctoral program and (2) What factors are anticipated to hinder someone from entering and completing a doctoral program. |
| The results showed that financial aid and accreditation were perceived as the factors that influence the choice of a doctoral program the most. Financial aid was most likely to hinder completion of a doctoral program. Based on the results, a sample directory of Southern universities describing the doctoral program in accounting was prepared as a solution to the shortage. The sample directory seeks to provide better information to potential doctoral students so that they can best match a program to their needs. |