Master of Accounting Curriculum
Curriculum & Course Information
Pre-requisites
The MAcc program focuses on applicants who have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or completion of the following courses (or equivalents as determined by the department chair):
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Intermediate Accounting I
- Intermediate Account II
- Auditing
Core Courses
- Ethics for Accounting Professionals
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- Audit Analytics
- Professional Communications
- SEC Reporting
- Accounting Internship OR Seminar in Accounting Practice
Electives
Select four:
- Tax Research
- Advanced Finance
- Individual Tax
- State and Local Taxation
- One other Graduate Business or MAcc elective
Select four:
- Tax Research
- Individual Tax
- State and Local Taxation
- One other Graduate Business or MAcc elective
Select four:
- Data Visualization for Decision Making
- Select one or two from each group
- Graduate Business
- Introduction to Data Analytics
- Data Management & Database Systems
- Business Intelligence & Data Mining
- MAcc
- Tax Research
- Advanced Finance
- Individual Tax
- State and Local Taxation
- ESG and Sustainability
- Graduate Business
CPA Exam Review
Students accepting offers from firms should check to see if the firm pays for CPA exam review materials. Becker CPA Review is the program of choice for many students. Most firms that hire Loyola students coordinate with Becker for direct billing, meaning no out-of-pocket cost to students for the prep course. For this reason, we recommend that students wait to purchase the CPA Review until after internships have concluded. We also offer discounted access to Becker prep materials.
Recommended schedule for CPA exam preparation during the MAcc program:
November-January - Study for FAR
Mid-January - Take FAR
January-February - Study for AUD
Early March - Take AUD
March-April - Study for REG
Early May - Take REG
May - June - Study BEC
Early June - Take BEC
MAcc Tracks
The Loyola MAcc curriculum offers three track options which allow students to either focus on specific accounting topics at a deeper level or maintain a broader perspective to meet their career goals and prepare for further career advancement.
For more information on Loyola's MAcc program, contact us at 410-617-5067 or macc@loyola.edu.
Robert J. Callens, ’81, Partner, RSM US LLP
RSM has a long and very successful relationship with Loyola - supporting its programs, its faculty and staff, and its students. Over the years, we have recruited many of our most successful professionals from Loyola’s undergraduate and graduate programs. As a Loyola alumnus myself, I’m always proud when another Loyola student or alumnus joins the Firm.
John Peter Krahel, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Accounting
While earning a Masters will almost certainly qualify a student to earn his or her CPA license, the true benefit such programs provide comes from a truly increased depth of knowledge.
Christine Aspell, BBA & Partner, KPMG LLP
As chair of the Accounting Advisory Board and a future employer of accounting students, I’m excited this new program will offer a clear path to completion of the 150-hour requirement, in addition to building a pipeline of very qualified CPAs for years to come.
Bob Jirsa, BA ’77, Partner, RSM US LLP
The new MAcc curriculum is focused on developing deeper technical, communication and decision making skills, providing graduates crucial tools for successful careers in public accounting and beyond.
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