Overview

Students of the Professional Accounting program of University of West Georgia not only gain technical accounting proficiency, they also prepare to enter the fast-paced business world. Ethics and technology as well as oral and written skills are incorporated into every aspect of the curriculum.

Completion of the MPAcc program satisfies the requirements needed to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination in the state of Georgia. Combined with an undergraduate degree, the MPAcc also satisfies the educational requirements of 150 total semester hours and 30 hours of upper-level courses needed to obtain certification. Courses completed during the program give students the confidence and technical knowledge needed to successfully complete the outside work experience requirements.

Objectives

Communicate at a professional level in oral presentations and in writing.

Students will be able to conduct research relevant to accounting issues and problems.

Students will be able to create effective written documents.

Students will be able to prepare and deliver effective oral accounting presentations.

Identify how globalization affects organizations and their environment.

Students will be able to identify the impact of international accounting standards on the accounting profession.

Recognize the importance of ethical decision making.

Students will be able to identify ethical theories and concepts and their importance.

Students will be able to evaluate situations from various ethical frameworks.

Understand the major forms of accounting and be able to apply these principles and practices in a professionally responsible manner to accounting and business processes and systems.

Students will be able to identify tax planning issues involving like-kind exchanges.

Students will be able to differentiate between for-profit, non-profit, and governmental accounting and auditing rules and regulations.

Students will have an understanding of strategic management accounting tools.

Students will be able to recognize fraudulent financial reporting.

Students will be able to develop entity relationship diagrams and understand modeling of business processess.

Students will be able to identify standard setting policies and procedures and develop implications for the accounting profession.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Accounting

Financial Reporting

Managerial Accounting

Income Tax Accounting for Individuals

Accounting Information Systems

Auditing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-13 00:00:00 , International

More details

International applicants should apply six (6) months prior to the term of desired enrollment, unless your program's deadline is earlier.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Carrollton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GMAT

450

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold a degree in Accounting from an AACSB-accredited institution, or have completed a minimum of 18 hours of upper-division Accounting courses from an AACSB-accredited institution (3000-4000 level) to qualify for admission.

Official Transcript from all institutions attended

Official GMAT Score: 450 or above

Current Resume

All materials should be sent to the Graduate Admissions Office

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12360 USD / year

≈ 12360 USD / year
Out-of-State

12024 USD / year

≈ 12024 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

2964 USD / year

≈ 2964 USD / year

Living costs

Carrollton

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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