Accounting research aims to explore the market and institutional forces shaping how organisations, nonprofits, and government agencies—produce and utilise financial and managerial information.
INSEAD’s Accounting and Control area is globally recognised for its research excellence, consistently publishing in top accounting, finance, and management journals. Faculty maintain strong ties to the academic community, serving as editors and regularly presenting at leading conferences.The programme provides rigorous training in financial and managerial accounting, equipping students with innovative tools to analyse the market and institutional forces shaping information production and use across organisations.
INSEAD’s Accounting and Control PhD prepares students for top-tier academic careers. Ideal candidates have strong backgrounds in economics, mathematics, or statistics, though prior accounting experience is not required. While work experience in consulting, banking, or related fields is beneficial, applicants need only develop accounting expertise during the programme.
