FOX SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

Learn more about the Master of Accountancy.

About the Program

The Master of Accountancy program is designed for students pursuing the CPA designation and careers in public accounting, corporate accounting, and related fields. The program is suitable for both accounting and non-accounting undergraduate majors.

The MAcc curriculum combines advanced core coursework in financial accounting and reporting, auditing and assurance, and taxation and regulation with technology-focused courses including IT auditing and Generative AI for accounting professionals. CPA exam preparation is directly integrated into the curriculum, enabling students to study for and sit for all four parts of the CPA exam during the program.

MAcc faculty and career development coaches work closely with each student to identify opportunities that align with their individual strengths and goals, drawing from close-knit recruiting partnerships with Big Four, national and regional public accounting firms, and industry partners.  The MAcc program is STEM certified.

Time Limit for Degree Completion: The Fox Master of Accountancy is designed to be completed in one year, with full-time study across three semesters: Fall, Spring, and Summer. Graduate School guidelines allow up to six years, however, for completion of the master's degree.

Campus Location: Main

Full-Time/Part-Time Status: The degree program can be completed on a full-time basis.

Affiliation(s): Research interests of Fox faculty are supported by numerous centers and institutes throughout the Fox School and Temple University.

Accreditation: The Fox Master of Accountancy is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

Job Prospects: The Fox Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) provides students with dedicated career coaching, professional development resources, and numerous networking opportunities with top employers throughout their job search. Graduates consistently secure positions with leading public accounting firms, including Big Four, national, and regional firms, as well as corporations across a range of industries.

Non-Matriculated Student Policy: Students who would like to pursue a Master of Accountancy degree who were not accounting majors while undergraduates must have taken Introduction to Financial Accounting or its equivalent as a non-matriculated student at Temple University. Non-matriculated students must earn a "B" or better in the class for consideration.

Financing Opportunities: Citizens and permanent residents of the United States are considered domestic students and are typically eligible for federal student loans and alternative loans through private lenders. The Fox School grants 5% tuition scholarships to alumni who are admitted to the program. The program also offers merit- and need-based scholarships to eligible admitted students.

Admission Requirements and Deadlines

Application Deadline:

Fall:

• December 15 – Early Admissions Deadline
• March 1 – Scholarship Deadline and International Deadline
• June 30 – Final Deadline

Spring:

• August 1 – Scholarship Deadline and International Deadline
• November 1 – Final Deadline

Applications are reviewed as they are received and will be considered after the deadline on a space-available basis.

APPLY ONLINE to this Fox graduate program.

Letters of Reference:
Number Required: 1

From Whom: Professional references from an immediate supervisor, current or past, are preferred. Academic references are acceptable.

Coursework Required for Admission Consideration: Applicants must have completed the undergraduate accounting courses (or equivalent) identified below before undertaking MAcc coursework. Those who apply to the program while satisfying the prerequisite courses must complete these prerequisites with a grade of "B-" or better before final acceptance can be granted:

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
ACCT 2101	Financial Accounting	3
ACCT 2521	Cost Accounting	3
ACCT 3511	Intermediate Accounting I	3
ACCT 3512	Intermediate Accounting II	3
ACCT 3531	Federal Taxes on Income	3
ACCT 3596	Auditing	3

MAcc Summer Bridge Program: Prospective students who have no previous accounting or business education may pursue a master's degree in Accountancy through the MAcc Summer Bridge program, which prepares students with the fundamental business background knowledge they need to succeed in the MAcc degree program.

Prerequisites for admission into the MAcc Summer Bridge program include successful completion of financial accounting at Fox or another accredited institution; self-study of introductory financial accounting through an approved online platform such as Coursera, which requires a certificate of completion; or the equivalent of financial accounting through the CLEP exam. This coursework is required:

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1
Summer I		Credit Hours
ACCT 2521	Cost Accounting	3
ACCT 3511	Intermediate Accounting I	3
	Credit Hours	6
Summer II
ACCT 3512	Intermediate Accounting II	3
ACCT 3531	Federal Taxes on Income	3
ACCT 3596	Auditing [WI]	3
	Credit Hours	9
	Total Credit Hours	15

Students who hold a four-year bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university who complete the MAcc Summer Bridge program with at least a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and at least a "B-" in each of the required courses listed above are eligible to enroll in the MAcc program in the Fall term.

To determine if Fox's MAcc Summer Bridge program is right for you, contact Wei Wang, academic director of the Master of Accountancy program, at weiwang@temple.edu or Liqing Chen, Enrollment and Recruitment Specialist at liqing.chen@temple.edu.

The accounting prerequisite courses for the MAcc Summer Bridge program can be completed through the Office of Continuing Studies. To register for the courses, first-time Continuing Studies students must complete an online application. After completing the application, you will receive a message from Cstudies@temple.edu to schedule a Zoom meeting.

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: The equivalent of a four-year U.S. baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college is required. For three-year degrees, an evaluation of mark sheets may be required by WES or another NACES organization. 

Statement of Goals: Essay prompts can be found in the online application portal.

Standardized Test Scores: GMAT/GRE test optional. Regardless of requirement, if you believe a test score would complement or strengthen your application, please request a test score report to be sent to Temple University (GRE: 2906 / GMAT: 72S3T52). Official scores must be reported from a GMAT or GRE test taken within the last five years. Please consult an admissions advisor with any questions.

A test score of academic English, such as the TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic, or Duolingo test, is required if you have not earned a bachelor's or graduate (master's or doctoral) degree from a U.S. institution. Test scores must be reported by the testing service to Temple University within two years of the test date.

• TOEFL iBT
  • On or after January 21, 2026 – 4.5
  • Before January 21, 2026 - 79
• IETLS – 6.5
• PTE Academic – 53
• Duolingo - 110

Waiver Eligibility - Note that if you earned your undergraduate or graduate degree from a country in which English is a commonly used language, this requirement may be waived. The admissions department automatically reviews for waiver eligibility at application submission with review of your academic history.

Resume: Current resume or CV is required.

Interview: Candidates are invited to interview in person or virtually. Interviews are required on a case-by-case basis.

Optional Essay: Prompts for this optional essay can be found in the online application portal.

Transfer Credit: Upper-level graduate credits from an AACSB-accredited graduate business program, but not previously applied to a conferred degree, may be transferred into the MAcc program. The credits must be part of the required degree program at Temple University. To be transferred, the grade must be a "B" or better. The Admissions Committee makes recommendations for transferring credits to the department chair.

Program Requirements

General Program Requirements:
Number of Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30

Required Courses:^1,2

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
ACCT 5201	Financial Accounting and Reporting	3
MIS 5201	IT Audit Process	3
MIS 5205	IT Service Delivery and Support	3
ACCT 5204	Auditing and Assurance Services	3
ACCT 5205	Federal Taxation	3
ACCT 5206	Law Ethics & Regulations	3
ACCT 5207	Concepts and Analysis of Financial Statements	3
ACCT 5209	Taxes & Business Strategy	3
MIS 5208	Data Analytics for IT Auditors	3
ACCT 5212	Generative AI for Accounting Professionals	3
Total Credit Hours		30

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With written approval of the Academic Director, other relevant graduate courses may be substituted for any required course.  Any and all course substitutions require written approval of the Academic Director.

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Each semester, a CPA review course is open to students in the MAcc program to prepare them to sit for the various parts of the CPA exam:

• Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) is taken during the last two months of the Fall term.
• Regulation (REG) is taken during the last two months of the Spring term.
• Auditing and Attestation (AUD) is taken during the first two weeks of August, after the Summer term has ended.
• Students are encouraged to consult with the Academic Director for the recommended timing of the following three sections: Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR), Information Systems and Controls (ISC), and Tax Compliance and Planning (TCP).

Culminating Event: Successful completion of coursework is required to earn the MAcc degree.

Contacts

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