Master of Accounting University of Alberta

The Master of Accounting (MAcc) degree is designed for individuals wanting to pursue the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Offered over two years during four-month full-time summer session (May - August), the MAcc allows you to complete all of the CPA Professional Education Program and prepares you to write the Common Final Examination (CFE). All courses in the MAcc program are offered in-person at the main University of Alberta campus in Edmonton.

The Program:

The program includes a mix of technical accounting courses, soft skill development, and the integration of knowledge in strategy courses. The MAcc program will prepare you for a career in professional accounting where you must have technical accounting expertise and the ability to apply this knowledge in complex accounting and organizational programs. At the end of the MAcc program, you’ll be ready to tackle the Common Final Exam.

What to Expect:

While the technical material will be delivered primarily in a lecture format, the majority of the learning will be through application of knowledge and in-class discussion. Team-based learning will be encouraged in most courses. Case studies will be used extensively and guest speakers will be brought in to enhance the learning experience.

The MAcc covers all the material of the Professional Education Program as well as supporting courses in Strategy, Negotiations, and Project Management. These courses help round out your overall knowledge base and are areas identified by employers as key skills. This gives you an advantage and helps you stand out amongst your peers.