master of accountancy

MASTER OFACCOUNTANCY

AT THE DARL A MOORE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

FROM DAY ONE, WE ARE DEDICATED TO SETTING YOU UP

FOR SUCCESS, POSITIONING YOU TO ACCELERATE FASTER

THAN YOUR PEERS.

WE HELP YOU POSITION YOURSELF WITH CONFIDENCE IN

A PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT, OFFER SMALL CLASSES

WITH TOP-RANKED TEACHERS AND HAVE THE CONNECTIONS

YOU NEED WITHIN THE INDUSTRY TO GET YOU WHERE YOU

WANT TO GO.

WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU TRANSFORM INTO A SUCCESSFUL

LEADER IN ACCOUNTING—YOUR WAY.

Stand OutFROM DAY ONE

A Customized CurriculumAs a MACC student, you can choose your own pathway, tailoring

your coursework to suit your interests. This allows you to gain

a unique range of skills and experience that will help you stand

out to future employers.

CPA ReadyPassing the CPA exam is an important milestone in your career,

and our program leaves you 100% ready. We encourage you

to study for, sit for and pass the exam during your time with

us, giving you the opportunity to dive into your career

one step ahead.

Real-World ExperienceThe UofSC MACC program provides you with real-world

experience, including access to the same software, tools and

tasks you would use in a real job setting—ensuring your ability

to deliver from day one in a new position.

T H E M A CC P R O G R A M

WA S A W O N D E R F U L

E X P E R I E N C E T H AT

P R O V I D E D M E W I T H

K N O W L E D G E T H AT W I L L

B E A P P L I C A B L E I N T H E

R E A L W O R L D A N D A

FA N TA S T I C B A S E O F

P E E R S A N D FA C U LT Y

T H AT H E L P E D M E S E E

M Y F U L L P O T E N T I A L . ”

LIBBY REIHERMACC ‘18

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YO U W O R K H A R D I N T H I S

P R O G R A M , B U T AT T H E

E N D O F T H E D AY, YO U ’ R E

R E A L LY P R O U D O F W H AT

YO U ’ V E A CCO M P L I S H E D .

A N D T H E C L A S S E S

P R E PA R E YO U W E L L

F O R T H E C PA E X A M . ”

STEPHEN YOKIMMACC ‘15

CPA EXAM SuccessF O C U S E D . P R E PA R E D . R E A DY.

You should have access to as many study tools as possible. We provide you with

the following resources, giving you the flexibility you need to choose the ones

best suited to your learning style and study habits:

• Individual Study Plans

• CPA Exam Content Mapping

• Integrated In-Semester Test Breaks

• Becker and Wiley CPAexcel Review Programs

• Access to Free Review Materials

• Scholarships and Discounts for Review Materials

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I N D O W N T O W N CO L U M B I A ,

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10 CLASSES10 MONTHS

6courses in one of these two tracks

BUSI N E SS MEASU RE MENT AN D ASSU RANCE ( BMA ) T RACK

Not to be confused with a traditional “audit” track,

this track blends learning the basics you need

(technical accounting, information technology)

with attaining the critical thinking, decision-

making and advanced communication skills

employers seek to help you stand out.

Example career paths:

Advisory/consulting, audit/assurance, corporate

accounting, cost accounting, FBI agent, forensic

accounting , IT audit/information systems,

transaction specialist

TA X AT I O N ( TA X ) T R A C K

A mix of IRS code/tax regulation 101 and real-world

experience, this track includes an ideal balance of

courses to give you the foundation necessary to

become a successful tax preparer and advisor.

Example career paths:

International tax, IRS investigator,

SALT specialist, tax analytics,

tax professional (public and private),

transfer pricing specialist

+4electives in a given specialization or chosen by you

from any graduate-level course offered at UofSC

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Advisory/Consulting ServicesDive into the world of identifying, analyzing and prioritizing risk. From internal audit to controls to cybersecurity, this specialization gives you a greater understanding of providing value-added solutions to clients, managing risk and minimizing uncertainty.

EntrepreneurEmbrace your inner entrepreneur. Whether you want to own your own firm or work with an emerging startup, electives in this specialization aim to grow your business acumen and position you for success.

CPA Exam PreparationBe CPA ready. With access to top-ranked teachers in small class environments, this specialization prepares you to succeed on the CPA Exam, reducing the amount of personal time you need to spend studying for the exam.

International BusinessPursue a career without borders. From multinational corporate audit/assurance and advisory/consulting to international tax, this specialization encourages you to explore opportunities from a global perspective.

Corporate/Managerial Accounting (CMA, CGMA)Become immersed in the corporate world. This specialization positions you to advance into a prominent career in corporate accounting, corporate tax and more. It also focuses on subjects included on the CMA and CGMA exams—topics not always covered in undergrad curriculums.

Finance: Corporate or InvestmentsMaster all things finance. From managing liquidity and evaluating capital budget projects to navigating securities and quantitative valuation methods, this specialization covers all you need to know from a fiscal standpoint.

Business Analytics (BA)*Make informed, data-driven business decisions. With descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and perspective analytic techniques, this specialization helps you identify what happened and why—enabling you to predict the path for future success in business.

Systems/IT: Enterprise ResourcePlanning (ERP)*Be resourceful. This specialization teaches you to manage business intelligence, operations planning and materials purchasing. It also gives you a strong understanding of database skills and the design, control and use of ERP systems. Participants may also become SAP® certified.

*Denotes a graduate certificate or a “mini-degree”

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T H E S H O R T-T E R M S T U DY A B R O A D P R O G R A M S L I K E T H E O N E

I D I D I N R U S S I A A R E E S P E C I A L LY H E L P F U L T O S E E H O W

T O P I C S TA U G H T I N C L A S S A R E U S E D I N E V E RY D AY B U S I N E S S

S E T T I N G S A C R O S S B O R D E R S . I T WA S A M A Z I N G T O S E E T H E

D I F F E R E N T C H A L L E N G E S T H AT CO M PA N I E S FA C E D . T H E P R O G R A M

D E F I N I T E LY I N C R E A S E D M Y AWA R E N E S S O F B U S I N E S S P R A C T I C E S

I N OT H E R CO U N T R I E S . ”

K ATIE O’BRIENMACC ‘18

Photo by Amanda Birkenhauer

A S A S T U D E N T, I WA S

E X P O S E D T O T H E F I R M S

A N D T H E I N D U S T RY I N

M E A N I N G F U L WAY S A N D

D E V E L O P E D CO N C E N T R AT E D

K N O W L E D G E I N K E Y F I E L D S O F

A CCO U N T I N G . N O W T H AT I ’ M

A R E C R U I T E R , I C A N S E E H O W

T H E U O F S C M A CC P R O G R A M

C A N S E T YO U A PA R T. ”

TREY ACKERMANMACC ‘98Dixon Hughes Goodman Tax Par tner

DECISION IN A DAYExpedite your admission process via Decision

in a Day, an accelerated, one-day admissions

event. A major perk? This event is when

we award our largest fellowship awards, including in-state tuition and graduate

assistant positions.

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Stand out RATES$15 ,840* $30 ,930*

O U T- O F - S TAT E

Out-of-state student? No worries. Most out-of-state students have the opportunity to receive multiple awards, which helps to decrease their tuition costs.

*Tuition and fees are subject to change at the discretion of a UofSC Board of Trustees mandate

M E R I T- B A S E D F I N A N C I A L AWA R D SYou can receive more than one award.

FellowshipsAwarded to top MACC students, these are highly competitive.

MACC Scholars ProgramAutomatically awarded to qualified applicants receiving a degree from any four-year school in the United States.

Graduate Assistant Positions10 hours per week as a teaching assistant or research assistant.

Other Financial AwardsMACC students may also qualify for other financial awards based on merit and need.

Are you ready?We’re here to help you succeed. Please call or email us if you have questions about the admissions process or would like more information about the program.

CO N TA C T U SMaster of Accountancy

University of South CarolinaDarla Moore School of Business

1014 Greene StreetColumbia, SC 29208

803-777-4447

[email protected]

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