Master of Accountancy

The Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program will provide students with advanced knowledge and a diverse set of skills in current, developing, and emerging accounting topics. The program will help accelerate students’ careers and prepare them to pursue leadership positions in public accounting, industry, government, and not-for-profit organizations. The MAcc helps prepare students for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination and to meet the 150-credit hour requirement for CPA certification in Alabama and many other states. It also provides a solid foundation to pursue other professional accounting certifications, such as the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential. Flexible and affordable, the program features a high-quality, cutting-edge curriculum and a uniquely-qualified faculty with industry experience and professional certifications that combine to bring the real world into the courses.

EACH STUDENT MUST ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR KNOWING THE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE THAT IS BEING PURSUED.

Program components for the Master of Accountancy degree:

Students earning the Master of Accountancy (MAcc) degree must satisfy all general University requirements for graduate programs and meet all financial obligations before a degree is awarded.

Core Course Requirements

Required

ACC 525	Accounting Information Systems	3
ACC 540	Accounting Analytics I	3
ACC 561	Tax Research	3
ACC 571	Advanced Cost Accounting	3
ACC 620	Internal Auditing	3
ACC 640	Accounting Analytics II	3
ACC 660	Accounting Ethics	3
ACC 670	Corporate Controllership	3

Total Credit Hours: 24

Elective Course Requirements

In addition to the Master of Accountancy core requirements, students must complete 6 hours of additional electives from the choices below. It is recommended that course options be discussed with an accounting faculty advisor.

Electives

ACC 511	Government Contract Accounting I	3
ACC 512	Government Contract Accounting II	3
ACC 551	Forensic Accounting I	3
ACC 552	Forensic Accounting II	3
ACC 630	Financial Statement Analysis	3
ACC 650	Current Issues and Research in Accounting	3

Students may select, as electives, other courses from the Athens State graduate catalog or graduate-level courses transferred from another institution.

Total Credit Hours: 6

Total Credit Hours: 30