Curriculum
The MAcc degree requires the completion of 30 graduate credits in addition to the prerequisite courses requirements. A minimum of 21 credit hours must be completed in ACCT-designated classes. The 30 graduate hours include:
MAcc Core Requirements (15 credits)
Specialization Requirements (9 credits) Choose one of three available specializations (see below):
- Professional Accountancy
- Taxation
- FinTech/Data Analytics (in person only)
- Personal Financial Planning (in person only)
Elective Requirements (6 credits)
For MAcc Program Course Descriptions, see the USU General Catalog
On the tables below v means a virtual delivery option
MAcc Core Requirements
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits | Semester(s) Taught | Prerequisite(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT 6104 | Accounting Analytics | 3 | Fv, Sp | ACCT 3310 |
| ACCT 6105 | Taxes and Business Strategy | 3 | F, Spv | ACCT 3510, 3520 |
| ACCT 6200 | Advanced Financial Accounting | 3 | Fv, June | ACCT 3120 |
| ACCT 6510 | Advanced Auditing | 3 | Fv, Sp | ACCT 3400 |
| ACCT 6620 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 | Fv, May | ACCT 3120 |
Specialization Requirements (Select 1)
Select 1 of the three available specialization options: Professional Accountancy, Taxation, or Personal Financial Planning (not available for the virtual delivery option).
Professional Accountancy - MAcc Specialization
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits | Semester(s) Taught | Prerequisite(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT 6250 | Accounting Research | 3 | Sp, Mayv | ACCT 3120 |
| ACCT 6310 | Strategic Profit Management | 3 | F, Spv | ACCT 3310 |
| ACCT 6540 | Fraud Examination and Forensic Accounting | 3 | F, Sp v |
Taxation - MAcc Specialization
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits | Semester(s) Taught | Prerequisite(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT 6420 | Corporate Taxation | 3 | F, Spv | ACCT 3510, 3520 |
| ACCT 6440 | Partnership Taxation | 3 | F, Spv | ACCT 3510, 3520 |
| ACCT 6460 | Advanced Tax Topics | 3 | F, Junev | ACCT 3510, 3520 |
FinTech / Data Analytics Specialization
Required courses for this specialization are:
- Complete 9 credit hours of Data-designated classes at the 5000 or 6000 level
- Recommended classes TBA
- Two additional approved elective courses (6 credits)
Personal Financial Planning - MAcc Specialization
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits | Semester(s) Taught | Prerequisite(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIN 6060 | Personal Financial Planning | 3 | F | N/A |
| FIN 6070 | Retirement Planning | 3 | Sp | N/A |
| FIN 6080 | Estate Planning | 3 | Sp | N/A |
v virtual delivery option
Elective Requirements
Elective course options include internships, ACCT courses offered in other specializations, and approved graduate-level courses from within the Huntsman School of Business, or even across campus based on student experience, interests, and career path choices.