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Master of Science in Accountancy

Your Future in Accounting

Since its founding in 1922, Walsh College’s outstanding reputation continues to be based on its development of superior accounting graduates.

Rated eighth in the nation*, the Master of Science in Accountancy (MAC) at Walsh College goes beyond the numbers; you will learn how to think analytically and communicate the importance of financial statements, income tax planning, and business accounting to your clients, teams, and organizations.

Walsh offers two options for students interested in a graduate degree in accountancy. The MAC is designed for students with a liberal arts, technical, or business (non-accounting) background who wish to enter the field of accounting. The MAC for Accounting Graduates is designed for students with an accounting undergraduate degree who wish to advance their accounting careers.

Why Walsh?

Earn your degree at a top-ranked program in the U.S.

The MAC is ranked #8 in the nation by TaxTalent*.

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Learn from faculty with real-world experience.

80% of Walsh accounting faculty are licensed CPAs.

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Network of success

You’ll find Walsh graduates in the top 25 accounting firms according to Crain's Detroit Business. Learn alongside working professionals and expand your network.

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Already a CPA or accounting graduate?

You may be required to submit your CPA credentials or take the Walsh College accounting placement exam. Then choose to specialize in data analytics, finance, or taxation.

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Master of Accountancy Courses

Through the MAC from Walsh College, you will gain a mastery of financial analysis and accounting fundamentals, and you will be able to clearly communicate with your clients. Upon completion of the MAC, you will be equipped to:

Analyze and prepare tax forms and statements for businesses.
Manage assets, including stocks, bonds, real estate, and derivative securities.
Advise in raising and investing money, capital structuring, and capital budgeting.
Perform audits of various industries and businesses.
Direct in security and investment management.

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FOUNDATION AND CORE COURSES (13 COURSES, 39 CREDITS)

Foundation Course
ACC 500	Financial Accounting
ACC 501	Intermediate Accounting I
ACC 502	Intermediate Accounting II
Core Courses
ACC 503	Financial Accounting Concepts
ACC 506	Accounting Information Systems
ACC 511	Business Combinations
ACC 512	Government and Not-for-Profit Accounting
ACC 515	Auditing
ACC 518	Accounting Communications
ACC 519	Advanced Managerial Accounting
ACC 520	International Accounting
TAX 595	Tax and Business Taxation I
TAX 596	Tax and Business Taxation II
ELECTIVE COURSES (2 COURSES, 6 CREDITS)
Elective Courses—2 Required
Choose two electives from the following:
ACC 550, 570, 574, 577, 578, 580, 588; FIN 510; or, TAX 525, 532, 598

Master of Science in Accountancy for Accounting Graduates Courses

The MAC-W is designed for students with a background in accounting. Walsh College requires 10 courses for a total of 30 credits, passed with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.000 (or “C”) or higher to graduate. If you earned your undergraduate accounting degree over five years ago, you will be required to take the Walsh College accounting placement exam. You may choose a concentration in Data Analytics, Finance, or Taxation.

If you have earned your bachelor's in accounting and are planning to pursue the CPA licensure, the 30-credit MAC will fulfill the 150 credits required for licensure. You will also need to complete the 2,000 hours (about a year) of experience working as a CPA required by the state of Michigan for CPA licensure. This experience could be in a CPA firm, government, industry, academia, or public practice.

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FOUNDATION COURSES (5 COURSES, 15 CREDITS)

Foundation Course - Must Select Five Courses Below
ACC 503	Financial Accounting Concepts
ACC 511	Business Combinations
ACC 512	Government and Not-For-Profit Accounting
ACC 515	Auditing
ACC 518	Accounting Communications
ACC 520	International Accounting
ACC 550	Advanced Auditing
ACC 570	Forensic and Investigative Accounting Industry
ACC 574	Accounting and Auditing
ACC 577	Payroll and Employee Benefits Accounting
ACC 578	Accounting for Income Taxes
ACC 580	Business Law for Accountants
ACC 588	Accounting Internship
CONCENTRATIONS– MUST CHOOSE ONE AREA (5 COURSES, 15 CREDITS)
Data Analytics
ACC 564	Data Analytics for Accounting
IT 540	Introduction to Data Sciences
IT 542	Big Data Analytics
QM 520	Business Analytics
ACC 565	Data Analytics Capstone
Finance
FIN 506	Financial Statement Analysis
FIN 510	Financial Management
FIN 515	Financial Markets and Institutions
FIN 521	Investments
CHOOSE ONE: FIN 504, 551, 587
Taxation - Choose five courses
TAX 501	The Role of Legal Authorities in Taxation
TAX 507	Tax Accounting
TAX 525	Advanced Concepts in Corporate Taxation
TAX 532	Income and Transfer Tax Consequences for Estate and Trusts
TAX 540	Tax Practice and Procedure
TAX 595	Tax and Business Taxation I
TAX 596	Tax and Business Taxation II
TAX 598	Tax Seminar
TAX 599	Introduction to Tax Research

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Walsh College MAC admission requirements:

An undergraduate degree or higher from a college or university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission or one of the following regional associations: Middle States, New England, Northwest, Southern or Western.
A cumulative grade point average of a 2.750 or better on a 4.000 scale.
Individuals with a cumulative grade point average lower than 2.750, but not below 2.000, will be considered for provisional admission.
The GMAT is not required.

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Apply online or speak with an advisor today. Call the Admissions office at 248-823-1600 or email admissions@walshcollege.edu. Appointments are available Monday through Friday, and walk-ins are welcome on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

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Hear What Our Graduates Are Saying

"Walsh College is THE authority in business and accounting education in metro Detroit. I'm proud to be an alumna.”
Regina Nock, BAC '11, MAC '12
Senior Accountant, Freedman & Goldberg CPAs, PC

“For me, it was significant to learn about real-life experience in the business world. At Walsh, you get a balance between what is in the book and what happens in real life. The Walsh experience prepares students for the real world and that is important.”
Ivan Guner, MSA '84
Senior Vice President, Global Business Finance, Oracle Corporation

Employment Opportunities

Every business needs a good accountant. Walsh College has alumni in every Michigan-based Fortune 500 company, and at all of the 2015 Top 25 Crain’s List of Largest Accounting Firms. With a MAC, you’ll be ready to serve private clients in non-traditional opportunities. And with lifelong career services from Walsh, you’ll get help and clarity for your next career success.

Join the Walsh College Family

Your network is a valuable asset. Make new connections by joining the Walsh College Accounting & Taxation Student Organization (ATSO), which is open to all current and prospective Walsh College students. The ATSO connects you with fellow students and provides real-life, hands on experience through volunteer opportunities with the Accounting Aid Society, Crohn’s Foundation, and March of Dimes.

*2018 Top in Tax Educational Survey according to tax employers