Jihad Al Okaily

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) Business School in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, is recruiting PhD students in Accounting . The doctoral program is designed for research-oriented students interested in auditing, financial reporting, corporate governance and related emerging issues in accounting. Potential research directions include audit quality and audit pricing; key audit matters and going-concern reporting; corporate governance and family firms; financial reporting and ESG disclosure; and the application of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity in auditing. These themes offer opportunities to investigate audit markets, corporate accountability, reporting transparency, governance structures and technology-driven changes in the auditing profession. The program is hosted by KFUPM Business School, which is AACSB accredited. The research environment combines accounting scholarship with corporate governance, family-business, audit and data-oriented research interests. The announcement also highlights KFUPM's international standing and the Business School's established accreditation. The program accepts direct entry from a bachelor's degree, with a master's degree optional. Eligible students receive full scholarship support including a monthly stipend and furnished accommodation.