Master of Accountancy (MAcc) Program Requirements
Faculty
- Dax Jacobson, Interim Dean
- Chelsea Dye, MAcc Program Director
- William Shiflett, Director, MBA & Graduate Business Operations
- Deborah Marzano, Graduate Advising and Co-Curricular Programs Director
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Admission to the Master of Accountancy Program
The Master of Accountancy is designed to meet the needs of students interested in a professional career in accounting. Students completing this program will be well-prepared to sit for the CPA exam and positioned to accept high-level leadership roles in either public accounting or corporate environments. For CPA licensure in Utah, an applicant must pass the four sections of the CPA exam, complete 2000 hours of accounting-related experience under a CPA, and meet minimum education requirements. The education requirement may be satisfied by completion of an undergraduate and graduate degree in accounting from an AACSB or ACBSP accredited program.
Program Goals
Upon completion of the Master of Accountancy, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a mastery of accounting fundamentals and professional standards within
the core accounting areas:
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial/Cost Accounting
- Tax
- Audit
- Analyze and evaluate ethical situations that might arise in a professional environment.
- Communicate effectively in writing, orally and interpersonally.
- Analyze complete financial problems, make reasonable assumptions, and develop and support appropriate solutions.
Program Requirements
The program requires 30 credits for those students who have completed a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or 26 hours for students who have completed required courses as Early Entrants to the MAcc Program. It is expected that these students will complete the program in one calendar year. Students with other academic preparation are also encouraged to apply, and complete additional credits of prerequisite course work. Admitted students will be officially informed which, if any, prerequisite classes are required at the time of admission. Admission to the program is possible during Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. The typical expected credit load per semester is 11 credits in Fall, 14 credits in Spring, and 5 credits in the Summer. The typical expected Spring credit load will be reduced to 10 credits for Early Entrants to the MAcc Program.
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I. Prerequisite Courses |
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For students without a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting*
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II. Required Courses | 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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III. Required Concentration |
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MAcc students must complete eight credit hours of one concentration to complete their degree. The concentrations options are A) Financial Accounting/Audit and B) Tax. The requirements for each concentration are as follows: A) Financial Accounting/Audit Concentration:
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Total Hours for the MAcc Program | 30 |
*Students entering with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an AACSB or ACBSP accredited institution will not be required to take prerequisites. Students without a bachelor's degree as specified will be notified by the program director which prerequisite classes will be required based upon a review of transcripts. For an initial assessment, please contact the MBA & Graduate Program Operations Director, or the Graduate Business Programs Advisor. Prerequisite courses are charged at the undergraduate tuition rate.
Recommended Plan of Study for MAcc with Financial Accounting/Audit Concentration
Fall Semester | Spring Semester | Summer Semester | |
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Block 1 |
MACC 630C |
MACC 611 |
MACC 608 |
Block 2 |
MACC 604 |
MACC 602 |
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Full Semester |
MACC 651 |
MACC 652 |
MACC 650 |
Recommended Plan of Study for MAcc with Tax Concentration
Fall Semester | Spring Semester | Summer Semester | |
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Block 1 |
MACC 622 |
MACC 611 |
MACC 608 |
Block 2 |
MACC 604 |
MACC 602 |
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Full Semester |
MACC 651 |
MACC 652 |
MACC 650 |