Program Description
The specialized Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.) degree program expands knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Students build the technical, research and communication skills required to remain relevant in this rapidly evolving profession. Courses required to earn the M.Acc. degree also help students obtain the 150 credit hours required to become a certified public accountant, or CPA.
Program Coordinator
Dr. Joshua Chicarelli
Delivery Mode
Global Online (100% online delivery)
Curriculum
| Course | Credits |
| Required Courses | 27 |
| ACC 710 Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 715 Advanced Tax | 3 |
| ACC 720 Advanced Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 725 Controllership | 3 |
| ACC 730 Advanced Auditing | 3 |
| ACC 735 Emerging Issues in Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 771 Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| BUS 782 Forecasting and Predictive Modeling | 3 |
| FIN 711 Corporate Finance | 3 |
| Specialized Courses (select one) | 3 |
| MGT 783 Business Analytics for Big Data | 3 |
| MGT 784 Decision Support Systems | 3 |
| Total | 30 |
Program Requirements
Foundation Courses: Applicants who do not possess an undergraduate degree with an accounting major may also be required to take one or more of the three foundation courses:
- ACC 200 Financial Accounting (3 credits)
- ACC 301 Intermediate Accounting I (3 credits)
- ACC 302 Intermediate Accounting II (3 credits)
Program Notes
- ACC 200 (Financial Accounting) is a prerequisite for Intermediate Accounting I.
- ACC 301 (Intermediate Accounting) is a prerequisite for Intermediate Accounting II.
Program Webpage
https://www.calu.edu/academics/graduate/masters/macc-degree/index.aspx