Master of Professional Accountancy
OVERVIEW
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This program builds a career in accounting through advanced education in audit and assurance, taxation, accounting information systems and ethics. It prepares you with the knowledge to meet the State of California Board of Accountancy education standards required for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam, as well as for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) examinations. Two tracks are offered: Track One is for applicants with a degree or major in accounting and can be completed in 9 months. Track Two is for applicants without an accounting background and can be completed in 15 months. |
| GMAT/GRE is Optional |
| As COVID-19 has caused disruption to the global standardized testing infrastructure, and in an effort to support our prospective students, the University of California, A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management will not require the GMAT or GRE exam for applicants for Fall 2021. |
| A STEM-Certified Degree Program |
| The Master of Professional Accountancy is a STEM-Certified degree program (science, technology, engineering and math). International students in a STEM-designated program are granted extended stay to work in the U.S. and are eligible to apply for 36 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) in their field of study after graduation. |
| For more information and to submit your application, email us at - |
| ibusiness@ucr.edu |
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
| The MPAc program is open to eligible students with an accounting background gained from undergraduate coursework, prior work experience, or a combination of both. We accept applicants with undergraduate degrees in business, accounting, economics and other related fields. |
| Prerequisites for Admission |
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Applicants must have completed the following accounting courses (UCR course numbers for reference) or their equivalents at another institution: • Financial Accounting and Reporting (BUS 020) • One year of Intermediate Financial Accounting (BUS 165A/B/C) • One auditing course: Auditing (BUS 169A) Quality Assurance in Auditing (BUS 169B) • One taxation course: Individual Taxation (BUS 168A) Federal Taxation for Corporations, Partnerships, Estates, and Trusts (BUS 168B) • One cost or managerial accounting course: Financial Evaluation and Managerial Analysis (BUS 108) Additionally, all applicants must have completed 5-6 business courses outside of accounting. |
| Schedule your personal consultation |
| We offer free practice GMAT and GRE exams with a personal consultation. The recruitment team also offers half-day visits, during which we host students for one-on-one meetings with admissions directors at AGSM. Our student ambassadors will join the prospective student in attending a class of their choice, and complete the visit with a networking lunch at one of UCR's on-campus restaurants. |
| How to Apply |
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To apply to any of the AGSM Graduate Programs, you will need to complete an online application and submit the required documents listed below. Please note that not all documents are necessary to start and complete your online application. Refer to the Graduate Division website for specific application instructions. If you need to contact our office about your application, please make sure to include your full name (as entered on your application) and Application ID on all correspondence. |
CURRICULUM AT A GLANCE
| Program Duration | 9 Months |
| Core Units Required | 48 Units |
| Curriculum | 5 Required Courses |
| • Professional Accounting & Auditing | |
| • Foundations of Auditing & Assurance | |
| • Advanced Taxation | |
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• Accounting Ethics & Professional Responsibilities |
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| • Information Technology | |
| Auditing and Assurance | |
| 7 Elective Courses | |
| Comprehensive Final Exam | |
| Choose electives in areas such as: | |
| • Cost and Management Accounting | |
| • Fraud and Forensic Accounting | |
| • Accounting Systems and Control | |
| • Taxation | |
| • Financial Statement Analysis | |
| • Internal Auditing |
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
| Required Documents |
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• Statement of purpose • Personal history essay • Resume/CV • One letter of recommendation • Official transcripts • Official GMAT or GRE scores GMAT Institution Code: 346-VD-62 GRE Institution Code: 4839 |
| For International Applicants Only |
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• Official TOEFL or IELTS scores TOEFL Institution Code: 4839 • International Applicant Sponsorship Information Form |
FINANCING YOUR PROGRAM
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Our graduate programs are made up of diverse and talented students who have demonstrated promise to become future business leaders – and we won’t let financial obstacles get in the way of your success. Generous scholarships are considered for all qualified applicants based on a holistic review of your background. In fact, 95% of our 2020-21 class received scholarship funding. Your academic, personal and professional achievements can qualify you for several of the scholarships we offer. California applicants receive an automatic tuition discount and are eligible for other scholarships. If you are applying from out-of-state or are an international student, we offer several exclusive scholarships for you as well. |
| Master of Professional Accountancy Program Tuition |
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Obtaining a specialized business master’s degree like the Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) is an investment with promising return, particularly for those who might want to set themselves up for a management position in their accounting career. After completing the MPAc program, students will be prepared to sit for the CPA exam. The Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) is a 48-unit program can be completed in three quarters (one academic year) or four quarters depending on the academic accounting background of the student. Tuition cost is calculated by unit and payments are made on a quarterly basis. • Cost per unit $1,199 • 48 units • Program tuition: $57,552 |
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