The mission of the J. M. Tull School of Accounting is to pursue excellence in accounting education. As a professional school in a major public research university, we are committed to teaching, research, and service that advances the accounting discipline and prepares future leaders for business and academia.
Students explore their interests through elective offerings and refine their skills by selecting a specialized track to study either audit, taxation, or advisory services. Finally, MAcc graduates enter careers with a powerful network of professional connections and Terry alumni to support them.
The MAcc program is traditionally completed in one year, after the completion of an undergrad degree. Alternatively, students may wish to select from several other paths. Earning a Master of Accountancy in a dual-degree program can provide students with an accelerated course of study and improved marketability in the post-graduate career environment.
Traditional MAcc: Completed in one year Five-year BBA MAcc: UGA accounting majors may earn both BBA and MAcc degrees simultaneously Double Dawg: Terry College non-accounting majors may earn both BBA and MAcc – Advisory degrees simultaneously JD/MAcc: Students who majored in accounting may earn both Juris Doctor and MAcc – Taxation degrees in this three-year program MAcc/MS Financial Planning: Students who majored in accounting may earn two master’s degrees and qualify to sit for the CPA, CFP and PFS exams in this three-semester program
This major is part of a Double Dawgs pathway: Accounting BBA/Accounting MAcc Accounting BBA/Accounting MAcc(non-thesis) Economics BBA/Accounting MAcc Finance BBA/Accounting MAcc Management Information Systems BBA/Accounting MAcc Marketing BBA/Accounting MAcc (non-thesis) Real Estate BBA/Accounting MAcc (non-thesis) Risk Management and Insurance BBA/Accounting MAcc (non-thesis) For more information, go to doubledawgs.uga.edu
Director of Graduate Studies Jennifer Chapman jennchap@uga.edu Program Coordinator Ally Puckett Allison.puckett@uga.edu MAcc Admissions ugamacc@uga.edu
30 hours
Students must complete a bachelor’s degree and prerequisite courses before beginning the MAcc program. Equivalent courses from other undergraduate institutions will satisfy these prerequisites: ACCT 5000 ACCT 5010 ACCT 5020 ACCT 5200 ACCT 5310 ACCT 5400
One unofficial transcript from the institutions attended Three letters of recommendation (two from accounting faculty and one additional) Resume Statement of Purpose (1 page) Application Fees GMAT Scores (GMAT Exemption policy can be found here: https://www.terry.uga.edu/macc/admissions/application-process/)
International applicants must submit the following: Final transcript or other documents showing proof of degree TOEFL or IELTS scores. Suggested minimum scores are 105 on TOEFL and 7.5 on IELTS. Certificate of Finances Form (only required if admitted).
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ACCT 5410/7410
Analytical Thinking
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Taxation II | 3 |
| ACCT 7600 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
| ACCT 7605 | Advanced Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 7620 | Audit II | 3 |
| ACCT 7630 | Accounting Data, Risk, and Control | 3 |
| ACCT 7700 | Accounting Policy and Research | 3 |
| ACCT 7415 | Tax Policy and Research | 3 |
| ACCT 7420 | Partnership Taxation | 3 |
| ACCT 7430 | Income and Transfer Tax Planning | 3 |
| ACCT 7435 | Cross-Jurisdictional Taxation | 3 |
| ACCT 7440 | Corporate Tax I | 3 |
| ACCT 7605 | Advanced Accounting | 3 |
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ACCT 5410/7410
Analytical Thinking
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Taxation II | 3 |
| ACCT 7600 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
| ACCT 7605 | Advanced Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 7620 | Audit II | 3 |
| ACCT 7630 | Accounting Data, Risk, and Control | 3 |
| ACCT 7655 | Accounting Analytics | 3 |
Choose 6 to 9 credit hours from the following:
| ACCT 7640 | Accounting in Practice | 3 |
| ACCT 7651 | Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination | 3 |
| ACCT 7655 | Accounting Analytics | 3 |
| ACCT 7660 | Professional Ethics | 3 |
| ACCT 7800 | Graduate Internship in Accounting | 3 |
Choose 3 to 6 credit hours from the following:
Business Electives at the 6000-level or higher. Excludes courses with ACCT prefix.
Choose 6 to 9 credit hours from the following:
| ACCT 7600 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
| ACCT 7620 | Audit II | 3 |
| ACCT 7630 | Accounting Data, Risk, and Control | 3 |
| ACCT 7640 | Accounting in Practice | 3 |
| ACCT 7651 | Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination | 3 |
| ACCT 7655 | Accounting Analytics | 3 |
| ACCT 7660 | Professional Ethics | 3 |
| ACCT 7800 | Graduate Internship in Accounting | 3 |
Choose 3 to 6 credit hours from the following:
Business Electives at the 6000-level or higher. Excludes courses with ACCT prefix.
Choose 3 credit hour(s) from the following:
| ACCT 7640 | Accounting in Practice | 3 |
| ACCT 7651 | Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination | 3 |
| ACCT 7660 | Professional Ethics | 3 |
| ACCT 7700 | Accounting Policy and Research | 3 |
| ACCT 7800 | Graduate Internship in Accounting | 3 |
Choose 9 credit hour(s) from the following:
Advisory Electives. All courses must be in the same area of focus; students will not get credit for classes outside of their area of focus.
Select additional courses, as needed, in consultation with an advisor to meet the minimum number of required credit hours for this program.
The Tull School partners with the UGA Career Center to help students earn positions at top organizations in a wide range of industries. In addition to connecting students with potential employers, the MAcc Department and UGA Career Center assist with career advising, resume review, and interview preparation. Our graduates make their presence known. Most MAcc students will accept a job offer before graduating the program, and virtually all begin working shortly thereafter.
The Tull School offers these financial aid options for qualified students who apply to the MAcc program by the tuition assistance deadline with a completed application: Graduate Assistantships Out-of-State Tuition Waivers Departmental Scholarships KPMG MADA Scholars Fund Students are also encouraged to seek outside fellowships and scholarships (e.g., GSCPA, AICPA).
Terry Specialized Masters Study Away Program: Students will learn about the cultural, administrative, geographic, and economic conditions of Costa Rica that attract foreign investment and drive exports as well as the innovations taking place in Costa Rica to support sustainable development and social impact. More information can be found here: https://studyaway.uga.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=13922
Students are encouraged to pursue internship opportunities that will facilitate their professional development within the field.
MAcc Student Association (MAccSA)
Dual Degree programs are offered in tandem with the MAcc: JD/MAcc: Students who majored in accounting may earn both Juris Doctor and MAcc-Taxation degrees in this three-year program. MAcc/MS Financial Planning: Students who majored in accounting may earn two master’s degrees and qualify to sit for the CPA, CFP, and PFS exams in this three-semester program.