Master of Accountancy (MACC)

Master of Accountancy

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At Carroll College, our fully online Master of Accountancy (MACC) program allows for maximum flexibility while also delivering rigorous, faculty-designed coursework.

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About the Program

Master the core subjects of accounting as well as leading-edge curriculum covering current accounting trends, stakeholder value creation, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting.

Unique aspects of the online Master of Accountancy curriculum include:

  • Sustainability Accounting/Integrated Reporting (ESG reporting)
  • Forensic Accounting and Data Analytics
  • Not-for-Profit Accounting
  • NASBA Ethical Leadership Certification
  • Peregrine Write & Cite Training

Additional Information:

  • This one-year program consists of a summer, fall, and spring semester.
  • Full-time students will complete 12 credits in the fall, 12 in the spring, and 6 credits in the summer.
  • Part-time students will meet with faculty advisors to schedule courses. Part-time students are welcome to complete 3-6 credits per semester
  • The one-year format is structured so full-time students will sit for each of the CPA sections as they complete the relevant courses in the program.
  • In June 2020, LinkedIn listed accountants (CPAs) as the number one job with the fastest growing demand and CPAs were among the top 10 of most in-demand jobs.

Benefits of Carroll’s MACC program

Flexible Learning

Whether you're a career advancer, career launcher, or career changer, our flexible MACC program will help you reach your goals. Program courses are 100% online and designed for both full- and part-time students, including those who are already professionals in their communities. Full-time students graduate in one year and may sit for each section of the CPA exam while completing their degree. You’ll be able to build connections with fellow MACC program students as well as develop the professional skills necessary for remote team interactions during your virtual residency and by using our virtual learning platform.

Career Outlook

The outlook for accounting professionals is bright, and the profession offers a diverse range of employment opportunities. In June 2020, LinkedIn listed accountants (CPAs) as the number one job with the fastest-growing demand, and CPAs were among the Top 10 most in-demand professionals. Both the U.S. Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics expect the increasing need for accountants to continue.

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyze technical accounting problems and formulate solutions using theories, concepts, and practice of professional accountancy.
  • Apply standards of legal and/or ethical behavior in accounting decision-making.
  • Participate as a team member to solve accounting challenges.
  • Demonstrate research, analysis, writing, and presentation of complex accounting issues appropriate to a variety of audiences.
Master of Accountancy MACC Faculty

Our Mission

Both Carroll College and our Business Department strive to provide students with an experience centered on both vocation and enlightenment. Inspired by the college’s liberal arts traditions, the mission of our MACC program is to provide you with the strong ethical foundation and globally informed knowledge and skills necessary for today’s dynamic professional environment.

George Nemie

Carroll College’s MACC program was an absolutely amazing experience for me. Not only has it allowed me the opportunity to fine-tune and expand my knowledge of accounting, but it also gave me the ability to sit for the CPA exam. Participating in the MACC program has been my best academic decision thus far.

George Nemie MACC class of 2022

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Accreditation

The Business Department at Carroll College has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11374 Strang Line Road in Lenexa, Kansas, USA.

Featured Courses

Degree Requirements
BA 503

Financial Accounting Theory, Research, & Practice

Explore financial reporting conceptual frameworks, principles, and rules for various entities in this course. You’ll master concepts and skills required in a variety of financial reporting situations.

BA 536

Sustainability Accounting & Integrated Reporting

Explore contemporary issues related to the integration of social responsibility, environmental issues, and long-term profitability in an entity’s reporting.

BA 575

Managerial Accounting & Contemporary Business Issues

In this course, you’ll examine contemporary issues such as governance, globalization, economic concerns, information systems, financial and operational management, managerial accounting, and strategic planning.

Courses and Admission Criteria

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Criteria for Admission to the Master of Accountancy Program

1. Evidence of a bachelor’s degree in any field from a U.S. regionally accredited post-secondary institution with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.

2. Evidence of completion of the Background Curriculum for Master of Accountancy listed below or visit with the Carroll College graduate admission counselor about the bridge curriculum .

3. Graduate application and official transcripts per Carroll College Graduate Admissions.

4. Recommend Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) (with score converted to comparable GMAT) score of at least 430. The GMAT or GRE is waived for the following applicants:

  • Professionals with 5 or more years of experience.
  • Accounting majors with an overall GPA of at least 3.00 on the last 60 credits.

5. Students may enroll either full-time or part-time in the Master of Accountancy program.

(Note: Graduate students may transfer in a maximum of 6 graduate semester credits earned at a regionally accredited college or university within 5 years of admission to Carroll College. A “B-” or better must have been earned in the coursework. Please refer to Carroll College’s Graduate Programs Bulletin for additional information.)

Contact the Carroll College graduate admission counselor about the bridge curriculum for students whose undergraduate degree is not in accounting

  • BA 301 - Business Law
  • BA 303 - Intermediate Accounting
  • BA 313 - Managerial Finance
  • BA 315 - Cost Accounting
  • BA 360 - Accounting & Finance Information Systems
  • BA 306 - Marketing
  • BA 375 - Fundamentals of Management
  • BA 405 - Auditing
  • BA 415 - Federal Taxation
  • EC 201 - Principles of Economics

Master of Accountancy Full-Time Schedule

Fall Term – 12 credits

  • Required Virtual Residency Weekend (Beginning of Semester)
  • BA 511 Tax Theory, Research, & Practice (First Half-Semester)
  • BA 521 Advanced Taxation Topics (Second Half Semester)
  • BA 536 Sustainability Accounting & Integrated Reporting (First Half-Semester)
  • BA 575 Advanced Managerial Accounting (Second Half Semester)

Suggested BEC section of CPA exam

Spring Term – 12 credits                                                                

  • BA 501 Prof. Ethics & Legal Issues for Accountants (First Half-Semester)
  • BA 503 Financial Accounting (First Half-Semester)
  • BA 507 Advanced Accounting Topics (Second Half-Semester)
  • BA 510 Not-for-Profit Accounting (Second Half-Semester)

Suggested REG and FAR sections of CPA exam

Summer Term – 6 credits

  • BA 506  Advanced Auditing (First Session)
  • BA 526  Forensic Accounting/Data Analytics (Second Session)

Suggested AUD section of CPA exam

Master of Accountancy Part-Time Schedule

Fall Term – 6 credits

  • Required Virtual Residency Weekend (Beginning of Semester)
  • BA 536 Sustainability Accounting & Integrated Reporting (First Half-Semester)
  • BA 575 Advanced Managerial Accounting (Second Half Semester)

Suggested BEC section of CPA exam

Spring Term – 6 credits                                                                 

  • BA 501 Prof. Ethics & Legal Issues for Accountants (First Half-Semester)
  • BA 510 Not-for-Profit Accounting (Second Half-Semester)

Summer Term – 3 credits

  • BA 506 Advanced Auditing (First Session)

Suggested AUD section of CPA exam

Fall Term – 6 credits

  • BA 511 Tax Theory, Research, & Practice (First Half-Semester)
  • BA 521 Advanced Taxation Topics (Second Half-Semester)

Suggested REG  section of CPA exam

Spring Term – 6 credits                                                               

  • BA 503 Financial Accounting (First Half-Semester)
  • BA 507 Advanced Accounting Topics (Second Half-Semester)

Suggested FAR section of CPA exam

Summer Term – 3 credits

  • BA 526 Forensic Accounting/Data Analytics (Second Session)

Frequently Asked Questions

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The fully online Master of Accountancy (MACC) program at Carroll College is the same area of study and level of degree as other master’s in accounting programs. It is a graduate professional degree designed to prepare you for a career in public accounting.

Absolutely. The market and need for strong certified public accountants (CPAs) cannot be understated. In 2017, CNNMoney included CPA in the 100 Best Jobs in America. Nationwide, demand and wages for new professional accountants are projected to remain high through 2024. In U.S. jurisdictions, individuals are required to earn 150 credit hours before becoming certified as a CPA, making a master’s in accounting even more desirable. Some jurisdictions require applicants to earn 150 credit hours prior to sitting for the CPA exam while some states require accounting credits to be taken at the master’s level in order to sit for the CPA exam (be sure to verify what your state needs).

The Carroll College Master of Accountancy program aims to provide students with the encouragement to meet the challenge of an increasingly dynamic and complex business environment, opening the door to a range of career opportunities that include:

  • Financial Analyst
  • Auditor
  • Forensic Accountant
  • Corporate Controller
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Information and Technology Accountant

Full-time students complete the program in one year. Part-time students complete the program in two years.

See the cost of attendance information for our MACC program.

Students with different financial backgrounds choose to attend Carroll College every year. There are many ways to fund your college experience and invest in your education and future. Find out more

We are happy to answer any questions you may have! Request information or call us at (406) 447-4384.

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