PhD in Accountancy at University of Idaho

University of Idaho offers the PhD of Accountancy as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its Moscow campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for accountancy and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2026.

About PhD in Accountancy

Build expertise in accounting while earning a law degree.

This program combines the study of law and accountancy to better prepare lawyers to practice successfully in an increasingly dynamic, interdisciplinary and global marketplace.

In addition to professional legal training in the College of Law, you will take courses in the College of Business and Economics Master of Accountancy program. This program is one of the few accounting master's degree programs in the world accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International.

The program is designed to allow students to earn a J.D. and the Master of Accountancy (M. Acct.) in as few as six semesters.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Accountancy at University of Idaho

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 grade scale equivalent to U.S. bachelor’s degree. If your GPA meets the minimum admission requirements, the department of major will determine if your overall academic record and test scores meet department requirements.

Note: If you do not meet the minimum 3.00 GPA, your application can be considered for admission if you:

Earned an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher for your last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits.

Worked in the program specific profession for 5+ years.
Obtained a letter of support from a faculty member in the department.
Wrote a detailed statement/essay describing your professional experience and potential to succeed academically

English Requirements

PTEMin 58
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Career Opportunities after Completing PhD in Accountancy

With this degree, you could become a/an:

Lawyer
Tax lawyer
Certified Public Accountant
Auditor
Internal auditor
Corporate lawyer or accountant
Consultant
Corporate controller

Fee Information

Application Fee 70

How to Apply

Students must submit:

An international application for admission.
$70 application fee (nonrefundable).
Official secondary school transcripts identifying subjects taken, marks received and graduation date. If you have not yet graduated from your secondary school, a transcript showing all completed work may be accepted for early admission. External examination reports should be provided when applicable.
Official transcripts with subjects and marks received from any colleges or universities attended.
An official TOEFL score or equivalent.
Certified, literal translations of all credentials issued in any language other than English. To find more information about the University of Idaho’s policy on academic transcripts and certified translations see the Transcripts and Translations Document.
A statement of your activities if you've had a gap in education.

Please note: Students applying after the deadlines above or with incomplete files by these deadlines can still be considered for admission if they have their educational credentials evaluated by a professional evaluation service. There are five professional credential evaluation services from which the University of Idaho will accept evaluations.

PhD in Accountancy at University of Idaho

University of Idaho

United States of America, Aberdeen