Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.)

Master of Accountancy Online

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Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International

Designed to help prepare you for the Certified Public Accountant examination

Earned the highest CPA exam first-time pass rate of all public universities in the state of Florida, and the third highest in the nation in 2016

Accountancy, M.Acc. Overview

In addition to offering crucial preparation for the CPA examination, our AACSB-accredited Master of Accountancy will prepare you for a career in accounting, finance, business and more.

The M.Acc. degree requires 30 credit hours (10 courses) to complete, exclusive of your foundational proficiencies. Your core courses provide advanced work in the areas of financial and managerial accounting. Additionally, you will explore contemporary professional issues, auditing, tax and financial management. To prepare you for a demanding, yet lucrative career, all of your courses strongly emphasize the development of analytical, presentation and communication skills.

The M.Acc. degree offers you the choice of either the Professional Accountancy or Professional Taxation specialization. These options enable you to tailor your degree toward your career goals. With a Master of Accountancy, you can pursue accounting titles such as information technology accountant, managerial accountant or forensic accountant. You might also become a chief financial officer, auditor or revenue specialist.

Candidates for This Program Include:

Those who are preparing for the Certified Public Accountant exam
Tax examiners, collectors and revenue agents who wish to move into leadership roles

You Will Be Able To:

Address contemporary professional issues in accountancy
Approach the CPA exam with confidence
Gain both technical and communication skills applicable to professional accountancy or professional taxation
Explore a wide variety of careers in public accounting, industry and government
Understand advanced concepts in accounting and finance

Courses and Requirements

Our M.Acc. program requires a core of 30 hours (10 courses). This core is made up of financial and managerial accounting, contemporary professional issues, auditing, tax research and financial management. Following the completion of the core, you can choose a specialization in either Professional Accountancy or Professional Taxation.

: ACG 6308 - Advanced Managerial Accounting
3.0 Credit Hours
Advanced Managerial Accounting
Management control and behavior, control structures, responsibility accounting, cost / profit / investment centers, budgets and performance evaluation, control of projects, control in service, and non-profit organizations. Must have completed ACG 3343 or the equivalent with a grade of C (2.0) or better to enroll.
ACG 6805 - Seminar in Financial Accounting
3.0 Credit Hours
Seminar in Financial Accounting
A blend of traditional and contemporary accounting issues with focus on the development of financial accounting theory, the relationship of theory and research to standard setting, and discussion of current accounting standards. Examines the objectives, measurement models, controversies, and philosophy of financial accounting. Must have completed ACG 4151 or the equivalent with a grade of C (2.0) or better to enroll.
ACG 6856 - Advanced Auditing
3.0 Credit Hours
Advanced Auditing
Advanced research, interpretation, and application of professional and ethical standards of auditing, assurance, attestation, and accounting and review services, including standards promulgated by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the United States Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, International Federation of Accountants, and the United States Government Accountability Office. Must have completed ACG 4651 or the equivalent with a grade of C (2.0) or better to enroll.
BUL 5831 - Commercial Law
3.0 Credit Hours
Commercial Law
Study of selected topics in law pertaining to business transactions, business environment and associations, and financial securities. Offered concurrently with BUL 4244; graduate students will be assigned additional work.
FIN 6406 - Financial Management
3.0 Credit Hours
Financial Management
Advanced treatment of investment and financing decisions of firms, emphasis on current theory and practice. Course contains a portfolio project. Permission is required.
TAX 6065 - Tax Data Bases, Research and Procedure
3.0 Credit Hours
Tax Data Bases, Research and Procedure
Interpretative sources of tax laws and their interrelationships plus an analysis of federal tax procedures at the judicial and administrative level.
: 5000/6000-level – Advisor-approved ACG/TAX electives totaling 9 credit hours. Must fulfill Corporate Income Tax and Governmental & Non-Profit Accounting requirements at undergraduate or graduate level

5000/6000-level – Advisor-approved College of Business elective

Normally, the College of Business will not accept transfer credits as equivalent to UWF 5000/6000 level business-related courses from institutions not accredited by AACSB International, or courses that were not completed within six years of the awarding of the M.Acc. degree.
: For a Taxation Specialization, at least two of the advisor-approved electives must be 5000/6000 level TAX courses. Normally, the College of Business will not accept transfer credits as equivalent to UWF 5000/6000 level business courses from institutions not accredited by AACSB International.
: Some UWF academic programs prepare students to sit for licensure in Florida. In order to comply with U.S. Department of Education regulations for professional licensure, UWF is required to make the following disclosure with respect to professional licensure outside the state of Florida. UWF cannot confirm whether a particular program meets requirements for professional licensure outside of the State of Florida. Please contact applicable licensure board(s) in any state you may want to pursue licensure prior to beginning the academic program in order to determine whether the program meets licensure requirements. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm program eligibility for licensure in any state outside Florida.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission into the University of West Florida’s online M.Acc. program, you must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution. Other criteria for successful admission include:

A cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Due to COVID-19 and in an effort to better accommodate our students, the M.Acc. will no longer require the GRE/GMAT through Summer 2023.

How to Apply

To apply for admission to this program, you first need to submit an application for graduate admission (plus a $30 application fee) and be accepted for admission into the University of West Florida. Review application deadlines. In addition, you must:

Submit official transcripts confirming a bachelor’s degree from an institution whose accrediting agency is included on the list of UWF approved accrediting agencies
Submit GRE scores*
Submit a letter of intent
Submit two recommendation forms
Submit a résumé

* The graduate admission test will be waived for the following:

Admission test score waiver eligibility for applicants who hold an earned bachelor’s degree and meet any of the following criteria:

GPA of 3.25 or higher
GPA of 3.0 or higher and at least three (3) years relevant work experience in an organization (for-profit or non-for-profit) that would normally require an undergraduate degree to obtain or experience at running an entrepreneurial business
GPA of 3.0 in the UWF MACC pre-requisites and foundation proficiency courses before taking MAcc Program Courses. Students who earn less than a 3.0 must submit GMAT or GRE scores which meet the admission requirements in order to take the MAcc program courses.
Passed all 4 parts of the CPA examination as documented by the National Association of State Board of Accountancy (NASBA)
Earned a business-related master’s degree

Have questions about this program or the admissions process? Contact our graduate admissions team at gradadmissions@uwf.edu.

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition

Component	Cost	Total*
Tuition with Maximum Transfer Credits (Up to 6)	$384.60 per credit hour	$9,230.40

Component	Cost	Total*
In-State Tuition	$384.60 per credit hour	$11,538.00
In-State Tuition with Maximum Transfer Credits (Up to 6)	$384.60 per credit hour	$9,230.40
Full Out-of-State Tuition	$1,044.24 per credit hour	$31,327.20
90% Out-of-State Tuition Waiver	$478.83 per credit hour	$14,364.90

Tuition waivers cover up to 90% of the non-resident portion of your tuition and are available to non-Florida residents (including international students) admitted to online campus programs and registered for online courses in active pursuit of that degree or certificate. You must pay all other assessed tuition and fees.

Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Fees are charged per semester unless otherwise noted. This program takes up to 24 months to complete, depending on transfer credits.

* Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Alabama Differential Out-of-State Tuition

Residents of Alabama are eligible for Alabama Differential Tuition, a reduced out-of-state tuition rate. For more information and to verify residency status for tuition purposes, new undergraduate students should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and new graduate students should contact the Graduate School. Current enrolled students should contact the Office of the Registrar.

Active Duty Military

All active-duty members of the U.S. military who are residing or are stationed outside the state of Florida shall have all (100%) out-of-state fees waived by the university. Contact the Military & Veterans Resource Center to apply for the Active Duty Military Out-of-State Waiver.

UWF Short-Term Financial Assistance

The University of West Florida provides eligible students with an alternative to paying the full amount of tuition at the beginning of each term in the form of an installment payment plan or a short-term loan.

Military Students

UWF is a Military FriendlyⓇ School proudly serving active-duty U.S. military members and veterans. As UWF has been a participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program since 2011, you could be eligible to receive free tuition with your military benefits.

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Financial Aid

Funding your college education should not empty your wallet. We offer various financial aid options for our online students, including loans, scholarships and grants for degree-seeking students.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: You may either contact your enrollment counselor or log into your MyUWF account to view the status of your application.
: No, you may be enrolled part-time and be eligible for financial aid. Different awards have different enrollment criteria. For example, federal direct loans require at least half-time enrollment. All students are awarded assuming full-time enrollment. If you change enrollment plans, the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships must be notified immediately, and we will revise your award if necessary.
: UWF will only accept credits from institutions whose accrediting agency is included on the list of UWF approved accrediting agencies, and the amount of transfer credits allowed depends on the program. For detailed information, visit our Transfer Students page.
: Unofficial test scores or test score reports are not accepted. However, you may submit them in order to receive a preliminary idea of your chances of acceptance into a program. When the application process has begun, however, you must submit official documents.