Statement of Purpose for a Ph.D in Accounting

In this essay, the author

• Explains that they are applying for admission to the ph.d. program in accounting because they want to pursue a career in the research and teaching of accounting.
• Explains that they are interested in conducting research and teaching in managerial accounting, auditing and assurance services and accounting information systems.
• Opines that an accounting phd would enable them to channel their quantitative and conceptual skills in analyzing accounting issues opening new opportunities in research.
• Explains that many applicants could have applied to programs in less lucrative and/or competitive fields, like economics, psychology, finance or statistics. they need to convince the faculty that they are pursuing their purpose because they're truly interested in the subject material in their chosen field.
• Explains that their background in accounting, management, information systems, business administration, and work experience has prepared them for such a career.
• Explains that they have designed, programed, implemented and trained users in accounting systems in areas such as general ledger, payroll, inventory control, personnel management, etc.
• Argues that if you know enough about accounting to ask interesting questions, you can pull those facts together into a story that answers those questions.
• Describes how they pursued a phd in accounting with the same commitment, dedication, hard work and tenacity. they describe themselves as an emotional mature, smart, self-starter, team player, and hard-working person.
• Explains that being a phd student or faculty member involves spending time alone with your computer, reading, writing, trying to find something new to tell people who already know.
• Explains that their accounting, information technology, and business administration combined with their long work experience have prepared them for the monumental task. they are motivated to work hard, spend long hours on computers and complete projects on time.
• Describes how they have exhibited tenacity in their studies towards an mba degree, which they completed in may 2013.
• Explains that if you have conducted research, you can address many of the above questions. a research project with a professor led to your interest in accounting.
• Explains that they conducted a thesis titled "network programming: a case study with livestock information management system (lims)" as part of the requirement for the master of science in information science at addis ababa university.
• Explains that the time limitation on each assignment has taught them to plan well, work systematically and keep their reports up-to-date on daily basis. their expertise in spreadsheets, databases, word processors and presentation packages serve them well.
• Opines that if one lacks a strong math background or work experience, faculty will think more of one. this shows self-awareness and understanding of what the job requires.
• Explains that as an older student, they may lack the vigor of youth, but they come with determination to succeed overcoming whatever they lack with extra hard work and tenacity.
• Explains that they are applying to the michigan state university's accounting phd program because of its comprehensive program, internationally renowned faculty, and diverse environment.
• Explains that doctoral program admission rates are extremely low in accounting and other management fields, but there are other applicants who are similarly qualified. use your statement of purpose to draw the only possible conclusion.
• Explains that they have had a lifetime of experience working in not-for-profit, research, insurance and educational environments. they have gained solid grasps of accounting, information technology, databases management, procurement, and insurance.
• Opines that if accepted into the msu accounting phd program, they would be a positive addition to the program.
• Opines that teaching and training the next generation of business leaders is one of the most fascinating roles a business professor could hope to achieve.