2023-2024 Academic Catalog

Master of Accountancy, MACC

BELLE MARIE, D.B.A., CPA, CMA, CIA, CFE

ANDREW THOMAS, PH.D., JD

MACC Mission Statement

The Business Department’s mission is consistent with Carroll College’s dual goals of vocation and enlightenment. Inspired by the college’s liberal arts traditions, the mission of the MACC is to provide students with the strong ethical foundation and globally informed knowledge and skills necessary for today’s dynamic professional environment.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Master of Accountancy program, students will be able to:

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

Degree Requirements

To earn the Master of Accountancy degree from Carroll College, the following requirements must be met:

  1. Completion of 30 graduate semester hours.
  2. Completion of all program requirements.
  3. Achievement of a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
BA 501Professional Ethics & Legal Issues

3

BA 503Financial Accounting Theory Research Pra

3

BA 506Advanced Auditing

3

BA 507Advanced Accounting Topics

3

BA 510Not-For-Profit Accounting

3

BA 511Tax Theory, Research, & Practice

3

BA 521Advanced Taxation Topics

3

BA 526Forensic Accounting & Data Analytics

3

BA 536Sustainability Acct & Integrated Reports

3

BA 575Advanced Managerial Accounting

3

Notes:

  1. All Master of Accountancy students must earn a grade of “B-” or better in all required courses.
  2. In addition to the courses listed above, all Master of Accountancy students are required to complete a residency weekend, as well as to take a comprehensive exam at the end of their curriculum.