Master of Science in Accountancy

The Biggest Names in Accounting Have One Name in Common – Walsh

The top companies want the top people. That’s why Walsh graduates are in such high demand. The Walsh Master of Science in Accountancy (MAC) is designed to teach mastery of accounting concepts and financial analysis, while sharpening your analytical thinking and communication skills.

The Walsh MAC prepares students with a non-accounting background for a career in corporate or private accounting and includes the required accounting courses for the Certified Public Accounting licensure. Students pursuing a MAC degree that do not possess an undergraduate degree in accounting or business, must complete the required general business credits to take the Certified Public Accounting (CPA). Visit https://www.walshcollege.edu/cpa to learn more.

*Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or CPA licensure may be eligible for a 30-credit program; please request information about the MAC for accounting graduates.

Why Walsh?

Faculty With Real-World Experience

95% of Walsh faculty have real-world experience in their area of expertise and 80% of our accounting faculty are licensed CPAs. You will learn from academic business minds who have “been there and done that.”

Flexibility and Personal Attention

The Walsh MAC combines online courses and on ground instruction with personal attention from faculty in small class settings. With no GMAT required, four term start dates and year-round registration, you can start anytime and plan your academic year in advance.

A Network of Support

Our knowledgeable, professional staff will be there to help from your first contact to the day you graduate. With free tutoring, professional mentoring, and networking opportunities throughout the year, you’ll have the resources you need for academic and professional success.

Lifetime Career Services

Walsh alumni can be found in nearly every Fortune 500 company in Michigan. Career Services has the tools, resources, and experienced staff to help you find a new job, navigate a career change, or advance in your current role.

Master of Accountancy Courses

The Walsh MAC will help you master financial analysis and accounting fundamentals and equip you 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.

Apply today

Ready for the rest of your life? 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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MAC Course Listing

Walsh offers four 11-week semesters and year-round registration so you can start your program anytime and see the end goal sooner.

FOUNDATION AND CORE COURSES

Foundation Courses
ACC 500	Financial Accounting
ACC 501	Intermediate Accounting I
ACC 502	Intermediate Accounting II
MGT 502	Foundations for Business Success
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 519	Advanced Managerial Accounting
COM 510	Leadership Communication
TAX 595	Tax and Business Taxation I
TAX 596	Tax and Business Taxation II
TAX 598	Tax Return Seminar
ELECTIVE COURSES
Elective Courses—2 Required
Choose two electives from allowable ACC/FIN/TAX electives.
Taxation Concentration
A concentration in taxation is available in the MAC program. This concentration consist of TAX 595, TAX 596 and TAX 598 combined with two TAX electives from the list of allowable MAC electives. Meet with a Walsh advisor for more details.

MAC for Accounting Graduates Course Listing

CORE COURSES

Core Courses - Select Five
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 550	Advanced Auditing
ACC 570	Forensic and Investigative Accounting
ACC 574	Industry 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
COM 510	Leadership Communication
CONCENTRATIONS– Select One
Data Analytics
ACC 564	Data Analytics for Accounting
ACC 565	Data Analytics Capstone
IT 540	Introduction to Data Sciences
IT 542	Big Data Analytics
QM 520	Business Analytics
Finance
FIN 610	Foundations of Financial Analysis
FIN 611	Investment Performance & Analytics
FIN 620	Financial Management
FIN 621	Financial Statement Analysis
Choose one course from the following: FIN 622, 623, or 624
Taxation - Choose five courses
TAX 500	Advanced Tax Research, Writing, and Citation Methodology
TAX 507	Tax Accounting
TAX 510	Basic Concepts in Corporate Tax
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 Return Seminar
TAX 599	Introduction to Tax Research
Additional Electives (If needed)
Choose from the approved MAC electives listed above.

Admission Requirements

MAC program applicants must:

Possess an undergraduate degree or higher from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and U.S. Department of Education (USDE), www.chea.org. Credits completed outside of the United States must be evaluated by an agency that is a member of NACES (www.naces.org).
Have cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.750 or better on a 4.000 scale. (Applicants with a GPA of 2.000 to 2.749 will be admitted provisionally.)
No GMAT or GRE required.

What Our Graduates Are Saying

"Walsh 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

Career Changes Can Come Anytime

Marta Salij (MAC '16) discusses why she decided to change careers after 20 years in journalism and why she chose Walsh to help her make that change.

Why Study Accounting?

Walsh faculty discuss the importance of accounting across all industries and the career opportunities available to those who carry this distinguished degree.

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Employment Opportunities

Every business needs a good accountant. 1,000 companies recruit at Walsh, and our students are hired by firms listed in the Crain’s Book of Lists, including the Big 4. Walsh alumni work in nearly every Fortune 500 company in Michigan, and with lifelong career services, you’ll have the tools and resources to help you find a new job, navigate a career change, or advance in your current role with personal attention and experienced staff.

Join the Walsh Family

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

Accreditation

This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

YOUR FUTURE STARTS TODAY.

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