Vogel Master Of Accountancy

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The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants has identified an increasing demand for CPAs. As a result, the number one issue facing the accounting profession is the recruitment and retention of new talent.

This presents the perfect opportunity for you. With a strong demand for accountants, a Master of Accountancy (MAcc) degree is the premier avenue to put you on the path to will requirea high-demand field. 

Mizzou’s Vogel MAcc emphasizes professional development and career success, as well as helping students fulfill all requirements to sit for the Uniform CPA Examination to become certified CPAs. This program also reflects the evolution of the accounting profession, equipping graduates with the skills needed to analyze highly detailed financial data, enforce industry compliance, develop risk mitigation strategies, and understand global tax laws.

Academics

The Master of Accountancy will require completion of 30 credit hours, 15 of which must be at the 8000 graduate level, during a minimum of three consecutive semesters (Fall, Spring and Summer). Students may take the coursework over multiple years to assist with professional and personal commitments.

Students who have a degree in a different curricular area or a bachelor’s degree in accountancy from another college or university may earn a master’s degree from the School of Accountancy upon completion of the requirements for the degree. The student’s program must include a minimum of 30 credits beyond the bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) selected from courses carrying graduate credit. The basic 30-hour MAcc curriculum requires a minimum of 15 hours of accountancy courses and a minimum of 15 hours of courses reserved exclusively for graduate students. A maximum of 6 semester hours of graduate level course work may be transferred from another accredited master’s program.  In addition, the student must meet the following stipulations:

  • At least 15 of the 30 credits must be completed in 8000-9000-level courses.
  • A minimum of 24 credits of advanced study must be completed under MU faculty.
  • A maximum of 6 graduate credits may be transferred from another college or university.
  • All requirements must be completed within eight years from the time of initial enrollment.

The MAcc program is designed especially to provide the additional breadth and depth of knowledge and skills required for success in contemporary accounting practice.

COURSE NUMBERCOURSE NAMECREDIT HOURS
Professional Accountancy Education
ACCTCY 7326Financial Accounting Theory and Practice I **3
ACCTCY 7328Accounting Information Systems **3
ACCTCY 7346Financial Accounting Theory and Practice II **3
ACCTCY 7347Cost and Managerial Accounting **3
ACCTCY 7353Introduction to Taxation **3
ACCTCY 7384Auditing Theory and Practice I **3
ACCTCY 8450Accounting and Strategic Business Analysis3
Accounting Electives: 9-21 hours
Core Business Education
MANGMT 7010Operations Management (or approved substitute) *3
Business electives: 0-9 hours 

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MANGMT 7010 substitutes include FINANC 7010, FINANC 7020, MANGMT 7540, ACCTCY 7365 , or ACCTCY 8436 .

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Core courses include: Intermediate Financial Accounting I (or equivalent), Intermediate Financial Accounting II (or equivalent), Accounting Information Systems, Cost and Managerial Accounting, Introduction to Taxation, and Auditing Theory and Practice. If a core course is completed at the undergraduate level, it is waived, and an additional accounting elective is taken at the graduate level.

Through careful selection of electives, the MAcc program provides great flexibility to enable customized programs of study in specialty areas of particular interest to students. Students may earn a certificate in assurance, accounting data analytics or taxation within the 30 hours required for their Master of Accountancy degree. Go the following link for more information about graduate accounting certificates.

 

COURSE NUMBERCOURSE NAMECREDIT HOURS
Accountancy Electives
ACCTCY 7940Professional Accounting Internship3-6
ACCTCY 8363Multi-Jurisdictional Tax3
ACCTCY 8373Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders3
ACCTCY 8404Internal Auditing3
ACCTCY 8410Accounting Ethics3
ACCTCY 8414Audit of Internal Controls3
ACCTCY 8419International Accounting3
ACCTCY 8420Data Based Decision Making3
ACCTCY 8423Tax Research and Planning3
ACCTCY 8424Fraud Examination (or Forensic Accounting)3
ACCTCY 8428Data Visualization and Data Mining3
ACCTCY 8436Advanced Accounting3
ACCTCY 8437Strategic Cost Analysis3
ACCTCY 8438Forensic Accounting (or Fraud Examination)3
ACCTCY 8444Advanced Audit3
ACCTCY 8448Emerging Issues in Accounting Information Systems3
ACCTCY 8453Taxes and Business Strategies3
ACCTCY 8456Corporate Governance3
ACCTCY 8463Partnership Taxation3
Business Electives
Business (Economics, Finance, Management or Marketing) courses may be used to fulfill business electives at the graduate level. Please see the Director of the 150-Hour Program during pre-registration to get a list of courses that are available for accountancy students.
Note: Additional coursework may count towards the Master of Accountancy degree with ACCTCY 8401 - Topics in Accounting courses, please inquire with an academic advisor in the School of Accountancy to discuss available coursework.

 

COURSE NUMBERCOURSE NAME
MANGMT 7540Legal Aspects of Business Organization and Operation
MANGMT 7010Operations Management
MANGMT 7020Human Resource Management
MANGMT 7030Organizational Behavior

Additional electives may be available based on semester and potentially at a cost differential. 

On-campus, Resident

TUITION & FEESCOST
Accountancy Tuition$20,475
Health, Rec, Activity Fees$1,447
ESTIMATED TOTAL COST*$21,972

On-campus, Non-resident

TUITION & FEESCOST
Accountancy Tuition$44,100
Health, Rec, Activity Fees$1,447
ESTIMATED TOTAL COST*$45,547

On-campus, International

TUITION & FEESCOST
Accountancy Tuition$44,100
Health, Rec, Activity Fees$1,447
International Student Services Fees$414
Estimated Living Expenses$18,208
Required Medical Insurance$2,605
ESTIMATED TOTAL COST*$66,773

*Estimate based on 2024-2025 tuition and fees and are subject to change.

Why Mizzou?

  • Public Accounting Report rankings place the School of Accountancy in the top 15 nationally for accountancy programs. When scaled for size, we rank in the top 5, nationally.
  • Our faculty members rank in the top 10 nationally for research productivity.
  • Graduates are successful in job placements with domestic placements exceeding 95 percent annually. Online students are offered the same networking opportunities and are presented as candidates eligible for hire to all employers with equal qualification and professionalism.
  • Student CPA Exam pass rates are significantly higher than the national average and include seven consecutive years of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Elijah Watt Sells Award winners. This award is presented to CPA candidates with average scores on the exam of 95 percent or higher.

Have Questions?

If you’re interested in learning more about this program but aren’t sure where to start, we’re here to help! Contact one of our recruitment coordinators by email or call us at (573) 882-2750 to connect with Mizzou and Trulaske and get your questions answered.

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Credit Hours

30 hours

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Email: trulaskemasters@missouri.edu

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