This textbook is specifically written to guide MPhil and PhD students in accounting or finance. I have supervised more than 20 PhDs through to successful completion and examined more than 50 doctoral students. In this guide, I aim to simplify the whole process of conducting doctoral research from the point before you apply right through to the date of the oral exam and beyond. This book:

Covers all aspects of conducting research and writing an MPhil or PhD thesis, from finding initial ideas to drafting and polishing the final document Focuses specifically on the needs of students in accounting and finance Contains takeaway messages summarising each chapter Is loaded with valuable tips on how to structure the thesis and improve your writing Includes material on: how to apply for places on PhD programmes; writing a literature review; preparing for the viva voce (oral examination); what the examiners are looking for; publishing your work and applying for academic posts Provides access to YouTube videos that map directly onto the key topics covered.
Identifies free resources for data, literature and software.