Our MAc program is a 30-hour, full-time program designed to be completed in two consecutive semesters beginning the in Fall, with some optional sections available during the summer prior to full-time fall enrollment. Additionally, the MAc curriculum provides the additional hours beyond those required for a BBA in accounting to take the CPA exam in Texas.
MAc Core. The MAc Core curriculum combines advanced critical accounting knowledge with soft skills such as professional communication, analysis and persuasion. The goal of the MAc Core is to provide students the opportunity and ability to think about and appreciate the accounting and business world from various perspectives.
Audit and Assurance Services. Develop the skills needed to audit or consult with multinational corporations. Graduates with this concentration typically begin their professional careers in the audit practice of a professional services firm.
Taxation. Taxation develops a foundation for understanding and analyzing the manner in which tax strategy impacts the current business environment. Graduates with this concentration typically begin their professional careers in the tax division of a professional services firm or in a corporate tax department.
Financial Reporting & Valuation. Financial Reporting and Valuation develops accounting knowledge and analytical skills necessary for decision-making in today’s complex business environment. While many graduates with this concentration will likely begin their careers as assurance professionals, this concentration also prepares graduates more broadly for positions in consulting practices of professional services firms, with investment banking firms or other financial institutions.
MAc students are encouraged to participate in the sponsored learning experiences held off-campus. There are currently two travel experiences available to TCU Master of Accounting students.
Each summer, students travel to The Washington Campus for a three-day intensive study that includes presentations from legislators and regulators, policy experts and influencers, and experienced sector professionals. Participants will gain understanding of the accounting profession’s increasingly dynamic public affairs and public policy environment.
The itinerary will include company visits in Munich, Germany as well as Bologna, Italy, and the trip will include travel via train through the Alps. The objective of the class is to provide a perspective on international markets and the global economic environment. Students will consider the impact of cultural differences on international business. There will be a strong focus on commerce, culture & cuisine!
You must successfully complete the following pre-requisite accounting courses at an accredited university with an average GPA of 3.0 or higher in order to be considered for admission to the MAc program. We accept coursework that meets the accreditation standards of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy: Accreditations Recognized by TSBPA. These courses should be taught in accordance with U.S. GAAP, U.S. tax law, and PCAOB auditing standards to be considered for admission.
Our 30-hour MAc program is designed to build upon your undergraduate accounting education to meet the CPA-eligibility requirements of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. Specific requirements include: