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Master of Accountancy

The Master of Accountancy Program provides the competencies, skills, and abilities necessary for a career in accounting. It is offered through the School of Accountancy and Management Information Systems whose alumni form one of the largest accounting networks in Chicago. The school's full-time faculty hold virtually every relevant degree and credential; includes nationally and internationally known authors, scholars and researchers; and considers teaching its chief mission. Individuals with an MBA degree or students currently enrolled in the MBA program may have up to five of their MBA courses count toward the requirements of the Master of Accountancy degree. The exact number of courses that can be double-counted in this manner depends upon the specific coursework of each individual.

The Master of Accountancy will prepare you for a career in accounting by giving you
:: an understanding of the major technical, conceptual, and research 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, and
:: a broad education in the graduate business disciplines in order to provide the communication and management skills necessary to succeed in a highly competitive environment.

Curriculum

The minimum requirements for this degree are an undergraduate degree in business with a major in accounting plus 11 courses as described below. Students must take the following six required courses.
:: Accounting Information Systems (ACC 610)
:: Advanced Auditing Theory (ACC 620)
:: Accounting Theory and Policy Formulation (ACC 640)
:: Advanced Topics in Accounting Theory (ACC 545)
:: Tax Treatment of Individuals and Property Transactions (ACC 548)
:: Tax Treatment of Corporations and Partnerships (ACC 551)

Students must also complete five courses in one of the following areas of specialization
:: Taxation
:: Managerial Accounting
:: Financial Management and Control
:: Finance
:: International Business
:: Management Information Systems
:: E-Business
:: another Field as Approved


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