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Master of Accounting

University of Kansas
Lawrence , United States
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Accounting | Finance | Financial Planning
Area of study
Business and Administration
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On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Master of Accounting Program

The Master of Accounting (MAcc) degree at the University of Kansas is designed to expand a student's education and job options, amplify earning potential, and enhance career advancement. On average, over 90 percent of graduates secure a job by graduation. The program welcomes students from diverse backgrounds who are looking to enhance their professional options.


Overview

The KU MAcc program is a full-time, in-person program that offers a challenging curriculum, acclaimed faculty, and opportunities for experiential learning. The University of Kansas School of Business is accredited by the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB). This accreditation ensures that students receive relevant coursework taught by highly qualified faculty who are working on the most current issues in the profession.


Baccalaureate Preparation

The Master of Accounting program offers a 30 credit hour degree for students with baccalaureate degrees in accounting equivalent to that required for accreditation by the AACSB. Students with deficiencies in their undergraduate program may be required to take additional hours.


Admission to the Master of Accounting Program

  • All applicants must meet the requirements outlined in the Admission to Graduate Study policy.
  • A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution is required.
  • English proficiency is required for non-native or non-native-like English speakers.
  • Additional program requirements include:
    • Transcripts: All Non-KU graduates must submit official paper or electronic transcripts.
    • GMAT scores: Applicants from schools other than the University of Kansas may be required to submit GMAT scores.
    • Two letters of recommendation.
    • Pledge to support the Honor System of the School of Business.
    • Current Resume.
    • Three essays.
    • $65 application fee ($85 for international students).

Curriculum

The Master of Accounting program offers five different concentrations of coursework, allowing students to specialize in:


  • Assurance (Audit)
  • Tax
  • Advisory/Consulting Services
  • Corporate
  • Information Systems and Controls Each concentration requires a total of 30 credit hours, 15 required credit hours and 15 elective credit hours.

Assurance (Audit) Concentration

The Assurance (Audit) concentration curriculum prepares students for a career in external audit at public accounting firms. Students in this concentration are required to take the following courses:


  • ACCT 545: Advanced Taxation
  • ACCT 724: Accounting Theory
  • ACCT 742: Advanced Auditing
  • ACCT 743: Accounting Information System Risks and Controls
  • ACCT 746: Accounting Technology and Analytics

Tax Concentration

The Tax concentration curriculum prepares students to meet the demands of a career in taxation. Students in this concentration are required to take the following courses:


  • ACCT 545: Advanced Taxation
  • ACCT 731: Tax Practice, Procedure, and Research
  • ACCT 734: Multijurisdictional Tax and Planning
  • ACCT 735: Income Tax Accounting and Compliance
  • ACCT 736: Advanced Taxation of Business Entities II

Advisory/Consulting Services Concentration

The Advisory/Consulting Services concentration curriculum helps students develop the skills necessary to become successful advisors in a complex and diverse business world. Students in this concentration are required to take the following courses:


  • ACCT 545: Advanced Taxation
  • ACCT 724: Accounting Theory
  • ACCT 743: Accounting Information System Risks and Controls
  • ACCT 746: Accounting Technology and Analytics
  • MGMT 885: Business Consulting

Corporate Concentration

The Corporate concentration curriculum prepares students for a career outside of public accounting. Students in this concentration are required to take the following courses:


  • ACCT 500: Special Topics in Accounting
  • ACCT 545: Advanced Taxation
  • ACCT 721: Advanced Accounting
  • ACCT 724: Accounting Theory
  • ACCT 728: Business Valuation and Financial Analysis

Information Systems and Controls Concentration

The Information Systems and Controls concentration curriculum prepares students for a career in information technology (IT) audit and advisory. Students in this concentration are required to take the following courses:


  • ACCT 545: Advanced Taxation
  • ACCT 743: Accounting Information System Risks and Controls
  • ACCT 746: Accounting Technology and Analytics
  • IST 706: Systems Analysis and Design
  • BSAN 735: Data Security

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this program, students will be able to:


  • Demonstrate technical proficiency in and understanding of financial accounting concepts.
  • Demonstrate technical proficiency in and understanding of audit concepts.
  • Demonstrate technical proficiency in and understanding of tax concepts.
  • Demonstrate proficiency researching topics within the FASB Accounting Standards Codification.
  • Demonstrate proficiency researching topics within the Statements on Auditing Standards.
  • Demonstrate proficiency researching topics within the Internal Revenue Code.
  • Demonstrate in manipulating and transforming raw data into workable datasets.
  • Demonstrate proficiency analyzing and interpreting data and communicating data driving insights.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in written communication.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in oral communication.
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