Program Overview

Accelerated B.S.A./Master of Taxation (MTax) Program

The Accelerated B.S.A./Master of Taxation (MTax) program allows students to earn an undergraduate degree and a graduate degree in approximately 5 years. This program provides students with 150 credit hours, which is the minimum number of credit hours required to test for a CPA license in Ohio.

The Akron Advantage

The University of Akron's College of Business offers a core curriculum with a broader range of classes than its competitors, giving College of Business students a diverse, well-rounded perspective on every aspect of business and beyond. This curriculum is designed to meet the evolving needs of today's business industry. The faculty are highly credentialed and committed to delivering an exceptional learning experience. All courses are taught by experienced full-time faculty, not graduate assistants. Additionally, some of the full-time instructors include accomplished business professionals who teach part-time.

Accreditation

The UA College of Business is proud to be one of fewer than 200 business schools worldwide to hold dual accreditation from AACSB.

Internships

Each year, most of the accounting majors spend approximately three months working as interns in accounting firms, corporations, and other organizations. Accounting interns often do the same type of work that an entry-level, full-time employee would do in a professional organization. In 2021, the average salary for a paid internship was $22.75/hour.

Career Outcomes

An Accounting degree consistently opens up more doors for students. Possible career paths for accounting majors include:

• Public Accountant
• Business Advisor
• Auditor
• Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Controller

Possible Future Employers

National, regional, and local public accounting firms, as well as Fortune 500 companies and government entities, actively recruit students from this program. Employers speak of the program as one of the leading programs in the region. Some companies that accounting graduates have chosen to work for include:

• Goodyear
• EY
• J.M. Smucker Company
• Deloitte
• Defense Finance and Accounting Services

Scholarships

The College of Business is committed to supporting students throughout their education.

Faculty

The George W. Daverio School of Accountancy at The University of Akron consists of faculty with a rich history of accounting education and close relationships with the professional community. Julianne Jones is a Professor of Practice in Accounting and the Director of the George W. Daverio School of Accountancy. Jones has a JD and MTax from the University of Akron and has spent the majority of her professional career practicing in tax. Her research and teaching interests are primarily in taxation, including local, state, national, and international.