Accounting & Auditing
You’ll develop advanced analytical and research-driven problem-solving skills to critically examine, innovate, and implement cutting-edge accounting and auditing methodologies. This program prepares you to contribute original research, influence industry standards, and drive meaningful impact in the evolving global financial landscape.
- 3 Years / Onsite
- Intakes: Jan, Apr, Jun, Oct
Overview
Accounting & Auditing at the PhD level delves into advanced research on how financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and auditing practices shape business transparency, corporate governance, and economic stability. At Lisburn University, our program explores the intersection of forensic accounting, risk assessment, and emerging financial technologies to develop innovative auditing and reporting frameworks.
In a research seminar, you might analyze a multinational corporation’s financial disclosures, deconstructing its use of regulatory compliance measures, risk management strategies, and ethical considerations. You and your peers critically evaluate the effectiveness of contemporary accounting standards, audit methodologies, and their impact on financial decision-making. Then, through independent research, you contribute to the field by developing novel frameworks and methodologies that address real-world financial reporting and auditing challenges.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our PhD program in Accounting & Auditing pursue advanced careers in academia, research, and industry leadership. They hold positions as university professors, forensic accountants, financial analysts, audit directors, and corporate governance consultants. Many contribute to cutting-edge research in financial reporting, risk management, regulatory compliance, and forensic auditing, influencing policy and best practices across industries.
Program Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate advanced understanding of how accounting and auditing principles influence financial decision-making, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance in both local and global contexts.
Be able to apply sophisticated research methodologies, financial modeling, and data-driven auditing techniques to assess financial statements, detect fraud, and evaluate risk management strategies in complex economic environments.
Demonstrate expertise in analyzing the evolution, challenges, and opportunities within accounting and auditing, contributing original research to advance the field. Be prepared to leverage this knowledge to develop ethical, transparent, and innovative financial reporting and auditing solutions that enhance accountability and sustainability in the industry.
Programme
| Semester 1 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Financial Accounting Research | 5 | AA 701 |
| Theories of Auditing and Assurance | 5 | AA 702 |
| Quantitative Methods in Accounting Research | 5 | AA 703 |
| Semester 2 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Governance and Ethical Accounting | 5 | AA 710 |
| Forensic Accounting and Fraud Detection | 5 | AA 711 |
| International Accounting Standards | 5 | AA 712 |
| Semester 3 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Auditing Techniques and Risk Assessment | 5 | AA 720 |
| Financial Regulations and Compliance | 5 | AA 721 |
| Emerging Trends in Accounting and Finance | 5 | AA 722 |
| Semester 4 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation & Thesis Research | 10 | AA 799 |
| Publication and Peer Review Process | 5 | AA 730 |
| Total for the entire period of study | 60 |
Contact us
Unit 1 44-550 Longstone Street, Lisburn BT28 1TP Northern Ireland
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