Master of Accountancy

30 Credit Hours

(31 Credit Hours if Internship Required)

The MAcc program helps prepare students to take the CPA exam. Graduates planning to pursue a CPA, should be prepared to abide by additional requirements when seeking CPA certification in the state of Florida or in the location they seek to be certified.

The principal objectives of the Master of Accountancy degree program are to prepare you for a career as an Accounting Professional. The curriculum is designed to prepare students to become a CPA, and successfully pass the CPA exam. While many students aspire to take the CPA exam, students also pursue a MAcc to expand their understanding of accounting and advance their careers. In order to successfully meet the scheduling needs of the working student, classes are scheduled for the evening on Monday through Thursday or online, or as distance-enabled courses throughout the year—during the Fall semester, Spring semester, and two Summer terms. Students who apply and are approved for admission to the program may begin their enrollment during the Fall, Spring, or Summer semesters.

Licensure and Certifications

PBA’s Master of Accountancy program prepares graduates to become a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA). For CPA licensure you must meet the education, examination, and experience requirements in the jurisdiction in which they plan to work. All CPA candidates must pass the Uniform CPA Examination ® (CPA Exam), which comprises four sections: Auditing and Attestation (AUD), Business Environment and Concepts (BEC), Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR), and Regulation (REG). While the CPA Exam is the same for all candidates, other requirements may differ by jurisdiction. Students should check with their specific Board of Accountancy for requirements in their state/jurisdiction. While it is beneficial to earn a Certified Public Accountant license, it is only required for graduates that are working in public accounting, the segment of the profession that reviews and audits the financial statements of public and private entities

MAcc Degree Requirements

A student with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting from a regionally accredited university in the U.S. will automatically meet all prerequisite undergraduate course requirements to enter the MAcc degree.  Students with a Bachelor’s degree in a field other than accounting or a Bachelor’s degree not earned in the U.S. should complete the MAcc - Accounting Studies Concentration. The MAcc degree consists of 30 credit hours of graduate courses.

MAcc Admission Requirements

1. Earn a baccalaureate degree in accounting from a regionally accredited institution or a baccalaureate degree in another major with successful completion of the accounting courses listed in the Accounting Studies Concentration.
2. Submit:
   • A completed online application and $45 nonrefundable fee
   • Official transcript from college/university where bachelor’s degree was conferred and from college/university where prerequisite courses were taken
   • Transcripts from any prior graduate programs completed, if applicable.
   • GMAT scores taken within the past five years, if your undergraduate GPA is below a 3.25 at an AACSB college or university.
   • A current resume
   • Two letters of recommendation (a recommendation form is part of the online application process)
3. Faculty interview - Once candidates submit all required documents, the complete application is reviewed by the Graduate Admissions Committee to determine invitations for an interview.