Master of Accounting (MAcc)
The AIU Master of Accounting (MAcc) degree program is a 60-quarter credit program that can help holders of a baccalaureate degree in accounting to acquire advanced specialization in the field and to help prepare for senior-level opportunities. The program culminates in two courses that may prepare students for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) licensure examination.* Students are immersed in accounting for managers, accounting information systems, leadership and ethics for managers and public & not-for-profit accounting.
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AIU programs are industry-current and have been updated to reflect industry standards in many of today's fields. In this advanced curriculum, students can have the opportunity to acquire another perspective concerning economics and financial management and the ability to approach management strategically, including developing plans to improve business operations.
Successful completion of the Master of Accounting degree program can provide students with an advanced level of market-relevant knowledge and skills, including how to:
- Develop organizational and operational plans to solve problems and improve the business environment and performance.
- Analyze various leader, follow, cultural and situational characteristics that contribute to leadership, and adapt to the needs of situations, employees and co-workers.
- Apply qualitative and quantitative analysis to evaluate the quality of decision-making and research to solve problems.
- Use knowledge of economic concepts, principles and theory to critically analyze and evaluate economic problems and opportunities.
- Evaluate the opportunities provided by technology for businesses.
- Recognize, evaluate and manage potential ethical and legal conflicts.
- Communicate effectively in business situations.
In addition to a quality curriculum based on industry standards, AIU’s Master of Accounting curriculum is taught is taught by a team of professionals, many of whom bring a range of knowledge and perspectives into their classrooms. This can give you the opportunity to learn from individuals that may be willing to share their understanding of the qualities that can be helpful to accounting professionals.
REQUIRED COURSES
- Advanced Accounting I
- Advanced Accounting II
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Statement Analysis and Report Writing
- Economics
- Accounting Information Systems
- Business Law
- Public and Not-For-Profit Accounting
- Review Course: Financial Accounting and Reporting; Business Environment and Concepts
- Review Course: Auditing and Regulation
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This program is available at the following AIU campuses:
Degree programs and availability vary by campus.
*Although the master’s degree program is designed to help students prepare for the AICPA licensure exam, it does not guarantee that students will be eligible to take or pass the exam and/or become licensed as a CPA in their respective states. The requirements for state licensure are established by each individual state and not AIU. Therefore, anyone who is interested in becoming a CPA should carefully research the accounting requirements in their respective states before they begin their education to confirm whether or not they will be eligible to apply for licensure upon graduation.