Masters Programs in Accountancy

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Accountancy is a subdivision of mathematical science and is a study of communicating financial data about an organization to managers, shareholders, and any other concerned party. Masters in Accountancy is a higher graduate level business degree designed on a curriculum that prepares persons to work in the field of accounting in various roles like an auditor for an accounting firm or managerial positions in corporate accounting. Graduates are prepared to sit for accountancy exams that are a common requirement for most advanced accounting jobs.

Masters in Accountancy programs run for between one and two years of study and it contains 10 to 12 three-semester credit courses. The curriculum may feature every graduate accounting courses or a mixture of graduate accounting courses, tax, graduate management, graduate business electives, and leadership. In addition to preparing students for CPA exams, the program is also designed to provide a vast knowledge of business applications and accounting principles.

Individuals with strong attention to detail and great interest in working with figures can fit perfectly in this career field. An accounting undergraduate degree is not a requirement to study for Masters in Accountancy, but if one's degree is not business related, he/she may need to complete some prerequisites before starting.

The course work for this program may include financial accounting, financial decision-making, financial statement analysis, applied statistics for business decisions, financial statement analysis, business taxation, etc.

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Master of Accountancy in Financial Accounting

Rutgers Business School - Newark and New Brunswick
Campus Full time September 2017 USA Newmarket New Brunswick

Ranked among the top 40 graduate accounting programs in North America by Eduniversal, and with a curriculum endorsed by the Institute of Management Accountants, our accounting master’s program is strategically designed to help meet the career goals of recently-graduated accounting majors looking to prepare for the CPA exam and launch satisfying careers. [+]

Masters in Accountancy. Ranked among the top 40 graduate accounting programs in North America by Eduniversal, and with a curriculum endorsed by the Institute of Management Accountants, our accounting master’s program is strategically designed to help meet the career goals of recently-graduated accounting majors looking to prepare for the CPA exam and launch satisfying careers. The Rutgers Business School Master of Accountancy in Financial Accounting is a 30-credit, hybrid graduate accounting program that combines the best of in-person and online learning to provide optimal flexibility for both you and hiring accounting firms [-]

Master in Accounting and Business Advisory Services

Towson University - College of Business & Economics
Campus Full time August 2017 USA Towson

The Master in Accounting and Business Advisory Services is fully accredited by AACSB-International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), the "gold standard" for business education. [+]

Master in Accounting and Business Advisory Services Why earn an Master in Accounting and Business Advisory Services? Take your career to a new level in one of the fastest growing fields with an M.S. in Accounting and Business Advisory Services, a program offered jointly by Towson University and the University of Baltimore's Merrick School of Business. Students who enroll in the program have the opportunity to earn a degree from and be alumnus/na of both institutions. Students may take courses at Towson, UB, or online. The M.S. in Accounting and Business Advisory Services is fully accredited by AACSB-International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), the "gold standard" for business education. If you already hold a bachelor's degree in accounting from another institution, the additional specialized accounting course work will count toward the 150-hour requirement to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam in Maryland and many other states. Students with bachelor’s degrees in other fields are eligible for the program but must complete additional preparatory course work. B.S./M.S. Accelerated Accounting Program If you are a Towson University undergraduate accounting student, you may be eligible to enroll in the B.S./M.S. Accelerated Accounting Program. This 5-year program allows you to not only earn the additional 30 credits to sit for the CPA exam but you will be eligible to earn a master’s degree at the same time. It is the only AACSB accelerated program of its kind offered in Maryland. Accounting majors with a GPA of 3.0 who have... [-]

Dual Master of Accountancy/Master of Science in MIS

Michael F. Price College of Business, University of Oklahoma
Campus Full time September 2017 USA Norman

An option for the student who wishes to pursue career options in professional services and consulting firms. [+]

Masters in Accountancy.

The Dual MAcc/MS in MIS is an option for the student who wishes to pursue career options in professional services and consulting firms. Students graduating with this combination of degrees will possess the accounting background necessary for the practice of public accounting and additionally, will have expertise in the MIS area that will facilitate a wide range of career paths in the area of financial information design and evaluation. Following the guidelines for the generic masters degree, the program will jointly count 20 percent or less of the total hours in both degrees. MAcc/MS in MIS (For students with an AACSB Accredited Bachelors)

Prerequisites: (these may be taken at OU or elsewhere.)Math 1503 Elementary Functions  Acct 2113 Financial Accounting   Acct 2123 Managerial Accounting (prerequisite: Acct 2113) Acct 3113 Intermediate Accounting I (prerequisite: Acct 2123) Acct 3123 Intermediate Accounting II (prerequisite: Acct 3113) Acct 3313 Cost Accounting (prerequisite: Acct 2123) Acct 3603 Income Tax I (prerequisite: Acct 3113) Acct 4543 Auditing  (prerequisite: all of the above)   12 hours of core business courses MGT  5083  Organizational Behavior MGT  5053  Production/Operations Analysis ECON 5X33  5733 (Macro/Micro) or 5033 (Managerial) XXX  XXX3  Graduate business elective (no MIS or Acct)  18 hours of graduate information systems courses MIS 5003 Management Information Systems MIS 5113 Database Design and Application MIS 5203 System Architecture and Design 9 Hours of MIS Graduate Electives  15 hours of graduate accounting courses ACCT 6553 Seminar in Accounting Theory 12 Hours of Graduate Accounting Electives  9 hours of graduate... [-]

Master of Accounting

Bond University
Campus Full time 72 weeks January 2018 Australia Robina

The Master of Accounting provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to work in the accounting profession. Designed for recent graduates and professionals in fields other than accounting, the program offers a firm academic grounding and hands-on appreciation of the globally recognised industry. [+]

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree at a credit average in any discipline other than accounting, or hold a non-degree professional accounting qualification with at least five years’ work experience.PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe Master of Accounting provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to work in the accounting profession. Designed for recent graduates and professionals in fields other than accounting, the program offers a firm academic grounding and hands-on appreciation of the globally recognised industry. PROGRAM STRUCTURE Core Subjects (12) Accounting PrinciplesAccounting Theory & ApplicationApplied Research ProjectAuditingBusiness LawEconomics for BusinessFinancial AccountingInformation Analysis and SystemsManagement Accounting and Strategy Managerial Finance Security Appraisal and ValuationTaxation Practice For Accountants PROFESSIONAL OUTCOMES Accounting and financial literacy skills are needed by every business in the world. Accounting is a globally recognised profession with a broad range of roles, often leading to careers in senior management. Master of Accounting graduates are eligible for employment in professional accounting practices (public accounting or chartered accountants), corporations, the public sector and not-for-profit organisations. The degree is also useful to managers who are exposed to accounting on a day-to-day basis. PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CAANZ)CPA AustraliaInstitute of Public Accountants (IPA)COMBINED DEGREES The following combined degree is available: MBA / Master of Accounting (CRICOS Course Code: 088913J) [-]

Master of Accountancy

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, CUHK Business School
Campus Full time Part time 1 - 2 years September 2017 Hong Kong

The Master of Accountancy (MAcc) Program has enjoyed a strong reputation as a highly-respected program since its launch in 1998. In 2008, the Program curriculum was re-designed to also cater for the emerging needs of non-accounting degree graduates who would like to equip themselves with intensive accounting education and prepare for a career in the accounting field. [+]

Masters in Accountancy. The Master of Accountancy (MAcc) Program has enjoyed a strong reputation as a highly-respected program since its launch in 1998. In 2008, the Program curriculum was re-designed to also cater for the emerging needs of non-accounting degree graduates who would like to equip themselves with intensive accounting education and prepare for a career in the accounting field. The Part One curriculum is equivalent to our Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accountancy (PDPA) Program, which is accredited by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) as a conversion program under its Qualification Program (QP). The Part Two curriculum prepares accountants on how to integrate the various aspects of accounting knowledge and apply them to the work environment. We are committed to providing our students with an open, dynamic and interactive learning environment. In addition to lectures, the Program provides students with ample opportunities to engage in two-way discussions with professors and accounting professionals in discussion groups, projects and seminars. Program Aims Our Program is designed to impart concepts and practical knowledge of professional accounting to participants and further develop their conceptual and analytical abilities for the attainment of professional accounting qualifications. The Program: Provides non-accounting graduates with solid training in the core areas of professional accounting; Develops and enhances students' analytical and conceptual skills and abilities, particularly those related to accounting problems and issues; Enables students to obtain the necessary competency in professional accounting and thus to contribute significantly to both their workplaces and the accounting profession;... [-]

Master in Accountancy and Calculation

Nakhchivan State University
Campus Full time Part time September 2017 Azerbaijan Nakhchivan

Currently, at the faculty of Economy 4 specialties are available in the chair of Accountancy and calculation. One of these specialties is Accountancy and calculation. The specialty of Accountancy and calculation has a special place in the preparation of accounting staff in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. [+]

Master in Accountancy and Calculation Currently, at the faculty of Economy 4 specialties are available in the chair of Accountancy and calculation. One of these specialties is Accountancy and calculation. The specialty of Accountancy and calculation has a special place in the preparation of accounting staff in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. So that nowadays the application of accounting standards in our country creates a basis for learning this specialty and it is obligatory to execute with international standards in Azerbaijan Republic. The specialty of Accountancy and calculation at NSU is functioning from 1989. According to this specialty, the teachers of the chair “Political economy and political history” are teaching the specialty classes. Full-time and part-time are exist in the specialty of Accountancy and calculation at the faculty of Economy. All classes are implemented in credit system at the department of full-time and part-time. A professor, 4 assistant-professors, a senior teacher and 4 teachers teach the specialty classes to the students of Accountancy and calculation specialty at the faculty of Economy. Foreign students-71 students [-]

Accountacy

International University Alliance
Campus Full time Part time September 2017 USA Boston

The Master of Accountancy (MACC) program at the our School of Business is designed for talented, hard-working individuals who want to develop the full range of skills that a successful career in accounting requires. [+]

Masters in Accountancy. Master of Accountacy Program overview The Master of Accountancy (MACC) program at the our School of Business is designed for talented, hard-working individuals who want to develop the full range of skills that a successful career in accounting requires. Taking you far beyond what is covered in a traditional undergraduate classroom, the MACC program will hone your ability to analyze information, identify problems, provide value-added solutions, interact with various types of people and communicate ideas in a compelling manner. These technical, critical thinking and soft skills provide the kind of solid professional foundation that doesn't just prepare you for your first job, but for the career that is ahead of you. With small class sizes, an impressive record of job placement for graduates and solid preparation for the CPA exam, the USC MACC program delivers a distinct advantage for a rewarding career. MACC Advantage Beginning With the End in Mind: Passing the CPA exam and obtaining your first job are important steps in your career, but we view these as short-term objectives. Our primary focus is what happens next: your career. Continuously changing business trends and economic climates challenge accountants to use a wide variety of skill sets to serve their clients. Our MACC program is constantly reaching out to professionals to determine which skills you will need to succeed in today's -- and tomorrow's -- accounting profession. This is why our core MACC curriculum focuses on ensuring you will: Possess a strong technical knowledge of accounting... [-]

Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA)

West Virginia University - College of Business and Economics
Campus Full time 1 year August 2017 USA Morgantown

The MPA program at WVU is designed to prepare students to meet challenges they face in launching into a career in public accounting. [+]

The MPA program at WVU is designed to prepare students to meet challenges they face in launching into a career in public accounting. The structured educational experience of a graduate program broadens and deepens the student's knowledge and skills. Many states, including West Virginia, require 128 hours of formal education before taking the CPA examination and 150 credit hours to be fully certified. Earning a Masters of Professional Accountancy can help students achieve this requirement and begin their careers on solid foundation. Nationally recognized program of excellence In addition to the College's AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) International accreditation, the Accounting department earned its own accreditation in 1997. This AACSB Accreditation makes WVU's Accounting department one of the top programs in the country. Fewer than 28 percent of all AACSB-accredited schools have an additional accreditation for their MPA program. Outstanding placement record The MPA program has an excellent placement record. The big four as well as many other international, national, regional, and local firms actively recruit WVU accounting graduates. Recommended Course Sequence Fall Semester courses begin in late August and Spring Semester courses in mid January. Summer session I classes begin in mid-May and are completed by June 30. Due to possible course rotations between semesters, students may start the program only in August or January. ACCT 511 Financial Accounting Theory and Practice ACCT 551 Assurance Services/Professional Standards ACCT 561 Governmental/Not for Profit Accounting ACCT 591F ADTP: Bus/Econ Decision Making ACCT 512 Mergers and Acquisitions ACCT... [-]

Master of Professional Accounting

University of Saskatchewan, Edwards School of Business
Campus Full time 2 years May 2018 Canada Saskatoon

The Master of Professional Accounting Program (MPAcc) is an innovative graduate degree program that attracts top-notch accounting students from across Canada and internationally. Created by visionary academics in response to the demand for applied, competency-based training, the program actively involves students through the use of business cases, skills workshops, and other contemporary educational techniques. [+]

Masters in Accountancy. A Comprehensive Education for your Diverse Future The Master of Professional Accounting Program (MPAcc) is an innovative graduate degree program that attracts top-notch accounting students from across Canada and internationally. Created by visionary academics in response to the demand for applied, competency-based training, the program actively involves students through the use of business cases, skills workshops, and other contemporary educational techniques. MPAcc provides a proven alternative route for students who are seeking the CPA designation in Canada with a first time pass rate of the Common Final Evaluation (CFE) exceeding 90%. The program also gives students an opportunity to develop an appreciation for the academic research process and academe as a career choice. Mission Statement The mission of the Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc) program is to develop exceptional accounting professionals and business leaders. We bring together superior students, leading researchers, outstanding facilitators and inspiring professionals for intensive periods of study and growth. The MPAcc program is innovative, strategic, interdisciplinary, and personally transforming. Students form lasting relationships with classmates and faculty, develop both professionally and personally, and are challenged to act with integrity, objectivity and a commitment to excellence. Vision Statement The Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc) program will be recognized in Canada as the premiere educational choice for outstanding students seeking to become leaders in the accounting profession. The very best undergraduate accounting students from across Canada will be attracted to this innovative, strategic, interdisciplinary, and personally transforming program. MPAcc graduates will distinguish themselves during their... [-]

Master of Accountancy

University of Denver | Daniels College of Business
Campus Full time Part time 9 - 36 months September 2017 USA Denver + 1 more

The Master of Accountancy program at the Daniels School of Accountancy provides rigorous training in accounting fundamentals with specialties in business valuation, assurance, taxation or information analytics. [+]

A masters in accounting: calculated success with immeasurable opportunities. Start this Fall. Full-tuition scholarships available. The Master of Accountancy program at the Daniels School of Accountancy provides rigorous training in accounting fundamentals with specialties in business valuation, assurance, taxation or information analytics. Whether your background is in business or liberal arts, customized degree plans ensure graduates have the fundamental business knowledge, practical experience and accounting skills sought by top employers. The best indicator of the program’s strength is the success of our graduates: Nearly 100 percent of our domestic MAcc graduates accept positions within three months of graduation and many of those job offers stem from internships at top accounting firms, such as PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG and Grant Thornton. The success of our students is reflected in our rankings: Daniels is the only business school in Colorado to receive high rankings from BusinessWeek, the Financial Times and U.S. News and World Report. Here you will find a detailed brochure for the MS Accountancy program GMAT Waiver Policy The GMAT will be waived if a student has met any of the following requirements: A graduate degree from a regionally accredited school. Passed four parts of the CPA exam. Obtained a bachelor degree in accounting (or business with a major in accounting) from an AACSB accredited university with a GPA of at least 3.25 overall and at least 3.0 in the undergraduate accounting coursework. Earned a minimum of 3.7 in the first eight hours (or first quarter of eight... [-]

Master of Professional Accounting

James Cook University Singapore
Campus Full time 16 - 16 months July 2017 Singapore

Accounting is a vital business role, critical to efficient economic function around the world. The Master of Professional Accounting delivers accredited courses to graduate students in key areas of accounting and finance. [+]

Masters in Accountancy. Accounting is a vital business role, critical to efficient economic function around the world. The Master of Professional Accounting delivers accredited courses to graduate students in key areas of accounting and finance. Our accounting degree holds full accreditation with CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA). Graduates are able to apply for associate membership with these two professional bodies. Subjects Foundation Subjects Marketing Management People in Organisations Accounting and Finance for Managers Comparative Global Business Systems Core Subjects Management Accounting Corporate Finance Introduction to Accounting Auditing and Assurance Services Business Law Taxation Law Law of Business Organisations Accounting for Corporations Advanced Issues in Accounting Data Analysis and Decision Modelling Economics for a Sustainable World Practical or Research Project Career outcomes Accounting graduates enjoy a wide range of employment opportunities in the public and private sectors including: public accounting practice, financial analysis, financial and management accounting, banking, system support and analysis, taxation and financial advising. Tuition Fees Domestic* S$46,224 International S$47,936 *Fees apply to all Singapore residents (Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and all pass holders excluding Student's Pass).Note: All course fees include prevailing 7% Goods and Services Tax (GST) [-]

Master Controlling And Financial Management

Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft FHDW
Campus Full time 31 months October 2017 Germany Paderborn

The master's degree program controlling and financial management * with the degree "Master of Arts" (MA) provides both generalist business skills and specific knowledge. This is [+]

Part-time studies for Master of Arts The master's degree program controlling and financial management * with the degree "Master of Arts" (MA) provides both generalist business skills and specific knowledge. Thus, the graduates are able to prepare business decisions with advice and support in their companies, in collaboration with departments. As experts in management accounting and financial management, they often act as a mediator between various divisions and interest groups. Take an analytical view on business decisions and developments and are therefore essential for companies in the efficient pursuit of corporate goals. With the degree, graduates are well prepared to assume leadership responsibility or qualified staff functions in the sense of support and advice to decision-makers. * Currently in the accreditation process Duration 31 months target group The course is aimed at graduates a business degree programs who wish to identify themselves as the experts in controlling and finance. In addition to the deep and professional orientation, students are prepared for the first transfer of management responsibility. Pre-requisites 1) Professionally qualifying, business-oriented university degree with a circumference of at least 180 credit points, with a grade point average as a rule of at least 2.4. In higher education with a different type of farming as a business knowledge (see 4) to prove. 2) curriculum vitae and letter of application, from which the study motives and personal goals emerge 3) Successful completion of the aptitude test in the form of a job interview 4) Basic knowledge in the areas of organization... [-]

Master of Professional Accounting (MPAC)

University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
Campus or Online Full time Part time 2 - 12 years February 2018 Australia Toowoomba Springfield + 2 more

If you want to become an accountant and already have a bachelor or 8-unit non-accounting master's degree , the Master of Professional Accounting will get you there. The emphasis is on practical experience and preparing you thoroughly for the accounting profession through this master’s conversion program. [+]

Masters in Accountancy. Accounting is critical Accounting is a critical component of any company or institution. Accounting as a profession has seen a major shift in recent decades, from a strictly financial focus of economic accountability to a more complex role within business organisations and management. The accounting profession has also expanded to include areas such as information systems, insolvency and forensic investigations. Change to a career in accounting If you want to become an accountant and already have a bachelor or 8-unit non-accounting master's degree , the Master of Professional Accounting will get you there. The emphasis is on practical experience and preparing you thoroughly for the accounting profession through this master’s conversion program. Professional accreditation Graduates of the Master of Professional Accounting will meet the educational entrance requirements of both the CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), as long as a certain list of subjects are studied. This provides Associate membership of CPA Australia, eligibility to study the CPA Australia professional exams and eligibility to study the CAANZ professional exams. Successful completion of the Master of Professional Accounting can qualify students for exemptions from the Fundamental level (9 papers) of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) exams. For further details please refer to the ACCA website. Career outcomes As a graduate, your career opportunities may include public accountant, chartered accountant, company accountant, company secretary, financial administrator, investment advisor, forensic accountant, in the government (in the tax department, audit office, treasury and local government),... [-]

Master of Accountancy (Mac)

Golden Gate University
Campus or Online Full time Part time 1 - 4 years September 2017 USA San Francisco USA Online + 2 more

A comprehensive graduate degree designed to prepare students for a career as a CPA or CMA certified accountant. The Master of Accountancy (MAc) degree program is intended to meet the needs of both career-changers and current accounting professionals who wish to further develop their expertise. For many students, the MAc will satisfy the education requirements to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) examination. [+]

Master of Accountancy (Mac) A comprehensive graduate degree designed to prepare students for a career as a CPA or CMA certified accountant. The Master of Accountancy (MAc) degree program is intended to meet the needs of both career-changers and current accounting professionals who wish to further develop their expertise. For many students, the MAc will satisfy the education requirements to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) examination. Students may pursue the MAc in-person -- part-time during the evening or full-time during the day -- or online at their own pace. The full-time day MAc is an intensive cohort? program that allows students to complete the degree in as little as 12 months, and provides extensive support for securing employment after graduation. Job support activities run concurrently with course work. The Accounting Career Fair is held yearly in late September, after which public accounting firms, government agencies, and corporations compete for candidates. Online students will be invited to our San Francisco campus to take part in this weekend of professional development and networking with top firms. STUDENT TESTIMONIALS PROGRAM FORMATS Earn the MAc degree on campus or online -- at your own pace or on a fixed schedule with a group of peers. - COHORT NON-COHORT Course Delivery in-person in-person and / or online Pace fixed schedule self-paced Course Load full-time part- or full-time Completion Time 12 months 2 - 4 years Enrollment fixed start term (July) start any term LEARNING OUTCOMES Graduates of... [-]

MCom in Computer Auditing

University of Johannesburg
Campus Part time 2 years February 2018 South Africa Johannesburg

The student should develop applied specialised competencies in the mastering, interpretation, understanding, analysis and application of computer auditing principles in the computer auditing field. A qualifying student should show evidence of independent and original scientific work through a limited scope dissertation. [+]

Masters in Accountancy. The student should develop applied specialised competencies in the mastering, interpretation, understanding, analysis and application of computer auditing principles in the computer auditing field. A qualifying student should show evidence of independent and original scientific work through a limited scope dissertation. Admission requirements: A potential student should possess an honours qualification or a postgraduate diploma in a related computer auditing field, on New NQF level 8 / Old NQF level 7. Alternatively any other four-year qualification on New NQF level 8 / Old NQF level 7 and related practical auditing experience which is considered relevant and sufficient by the Department of Accountancy. Preparatory study and an entrance examination may be required by the Department of Accountancy. A selection process will be followed. Contact details: Prof Danie Coetsee / 011 559 3859 / dcoetsee@uj.ac.za [-]