The Master of Accountancy is part of our Portfolio of Masters degrees. Please click here to learn more about the Portfolio.

Careers
A Master of Accountancy degree includes career opportunities in the following areas: advanced accounting positions; auditing or tax in a CPA firm; government careers with the Internal Revenue Service or Securities Exchange Commission; corporate careers in internal auditing and accounting; consulting.

Objectives of the Program
The Master of Accountancy program is designed to provide you with:

• An understanding of the major technical, conceptual, and research issues in accounting through advanced study in the field of accounting and related disciplines;
• An understanding of the ethical and legal considerations of the accounting profession and of the professional judgment and independent attitude necessary to deal objectively with these considerations;
• The communication and managerial skills necessary to and
• A concentration in a specific area of accounting, such as taxation, managerial accounting, financial management and control; and
• The communication managerial skills necessary to succeed in a highly competitive environment.

Curriculum

The number of courses required to obtain the Master of Accountancy is eleven.

Required courses (6) include:

• ACC 610 Accounting Information Systems
• ACC 620 Advanced Auditing Theory
• ACC 640 Accounting Theory and Policy Formulation
• ACC 545 Advanced Topics in Accounting Theory
• ACC 548 Tax Treatment of Individuals and Property Transactions and/or
• ACC 551 Tax Treatment of Corporations and Partnerships (depending upon undergraduate preparation)

Annual Schedule

Master of Accountancy		autumn	winter	spring	summer
545	Advanced Topics in Accounting Theory	X		X
548	Tax Treatment of Individuals and Property Transactions	X	X		X
551	Tax Treatment of Corporations and Partnerships		X	X
610	Accounting Information Systems	X		X
620	Advanced Auditing Theory		X	X	X
640	Accounting Theory and Policy Formulation	2009		X

Undergraduate Preparation and Prerequisites
Students entering our masters programs are expected to have ethical understanding and reasoning abilities; analytic skills; proficiency with information technology; an understanding of diversity and multiculturalism; reflective thinking skills and communication abilities. These are general education requirements based on the accreditation standards of AACSB International - the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Many bachelors degree programs cover these topics.

An undergraduate major in accountancy is required for entrance to the Master of Accountancy program. Applicants are expected to have demonstrated high academic achievement in their undergraduate accounting studies. Students should also have an adequate background in calculus, statistics and basic computer skills.

The Master of Accountancy is a degree option for undergraduates who majored in accountancy.

Admissions Requirements/Deadlines
A prospective student may apply to begin this program at the start of any quarter.

To be considered for admission, complete an application for admission; provide two letters of recommendation; resume, GMAT score report (no more than five years old); transcripts from universities attended indicating conferral of a bachelor's degree; work experience (not required); international students are required to submit a recent TOEFL score (not more than two years old).

The Kellstadt Graduate School of Business supports a self-managed application process. Prospective students are required to submit the completed application together with all supporting documentation and the $60 application fee. The GMAT score report is to be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service. The self-managed application process supports an efficient processing of applications and enables us to provide the applicant with a prompt and timely decision.

The Admissions Committee may request a phone or personal interview with an applicant to discuss the applicant's academic and professional goals.

Application Deadlines:
July 1st for the Autumn Quarter
October 1st for the Winter Quarter
February 1st for the Spring Quarter
April 1st for the Summer Quarter

International students and applicants educated outside the United States must submit their applications two months prior to the above deadlines.

Tuition / Financial Aid
Tuition for all courses in our master's programs is currently $2600 per course. Consult with our Financial Aid office to explore financial aid options. Internships are unavailable for this program. DePaul participates in a tuition reimbursement program. For more information, contact our Financial Accounts office.

Career Placement Services
Graduates of the Master of Accountancy program obtain positions with top accounting firms such as PricewaterhouseCoopers, KPMG, Deloitte and Ernst & Young to name a few. Our Career Management Center will provide you with assistance in career consulting, career management seminars, networking events, and job posting.

Class Schedule/Location
The program is designed for the part-time student who works during the day. However, you can attend full-time by taking a full-load of courses in the evening. DePaul is on the quarter system (10 weeks) and most classes take place in the evening at our Loop campus in Chicago.

With an appropriate undergraduate education, it may be possible to complete a specialized master's degree in three to four quarters of full-time evening study (where "full-time" is defined as four courses per academic quarter) or six to eight quarters of part-time evening study (where "part-time" is defined as two courses per academic quarter).

View our academic calendar for quarter beginning and ending dates.

Contact Us
Admissions: Christopher Kinsella, kgsb@depaul.edu 312-362-8810
Faculty member: Dr. John Ahern, jahern@depaul.edu 312-362-6624