Accounting, Macc

The Macc program at Penn West University is a specialized, graduate level program, which aims to provide accountants with the necessary skills to thrive in the accounting profession, whether it be in public, private or governmental practice. The program curriculum expands upon the skills learned at the undergraduate level to incorporate professional research and utilizing popular tools of the profession.

Student Learning Outcomes

Utilize relevant accounting technology to solve various accounting problems, both independently and as part of a team.
Calculate audit risk by applying relevant analytical procedures.
Conduct an audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
Identify reporting issues of multi-national companies.

Curriculum Requirements

Core

ACC 6100 - Financial Accounting Research Credit Hours: 3
ACC 6200 - Federal Tax Research Credit Hours: 3
ACC 6300 - Problems in Auditing & Reg Credit Hours: 3
ACC 6400 - Strategic Cost Management Credit Hours: 3
ACC 6500 - Data Analytics Credit Hours: 3
ACC 6600 - Public Accounting Credit Hours: 3
ACC 6700 - Business Law - Tax & Securities Credit Hours: 3

Total Core Credits Required: 21

Elective Advanced

Choose 9 Credits:

ACC 7310 - Advanced Auditing Credit Hours: 3
ACC 7320 - Audit Systems & Internal Audit Credit Hours: 3
ACC 7330 - Advanced Forensic Accounting & Litigation Support Credit Hours: 3
ACC 7210 - Tax Practice Management Credit Hours: 3
ACC 7220 - Adv Entity Tax & Reporting Credit Hours: 3
ACC 7230 - Advanced Tax Planning Credit Hours: 3