The program emphasizes auditing and assurance services, financial reporting, and tax research combined with effective professional presentation and data analytics skills. Students work closely with their academic advisor to design a unique course of study that best suits their future career objectives and prior coursework.

Most accounting classes are taught by full-time faculty members, many of whom have been recognized for excellence in teaching. The program incorporates guest speakers and career building skills to enhance the connection between the classroom and future careers.

Students who have completed all prerequisite courses can complete the program in one academic year (two semesters, fall and spring). Many students begin their year of study with a summer online class. Students may choose to spread the program over three or four semesters to allow time for additional study and coursework. International students who need to complete the Intermediate Accounting I and II prerequisites as part of the program should plan to spend three or four semesters in the program.

Most domestic MAcc graduates begin their accounting careers in Big-4 and other international accounting firms, regional firms, located in the city of their choice. Graduates enter as assurance and as tax associates. You will find our MAcc graduates at firms with multiple offices, including, CohnReznick, Crowe, EY, Grant Thornton, Johnson Lambert, KPMG, PwC, RSM and smaller firms in Vermont.

Common practice is to complete the MAcc degree before sitting for the CPA or other professionally qualifying examinations. Students are strongly encouraged to sit for their first part immediately after graduation and complete all four parts by October. Alumni following this advice have had great success in passing all four parts on a timely basis.

Joshua Partlow, Partner, Johnson Lambert, speaking to MAcc Capstone Class on the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and the firm’s system of quality control.