Launch Your Career with Calvin’s Master of Accounting
At Calvin, accounting is much more than numbers.
Whether you’re preparing for the CPA exam or ready to take the next step in accounting leadership, our Master of Accounting (MAcc) program will equip you with technical expertise and practical experience. You’ll learn to guide individuals, companies, and institutions in making wise, ethical financial decisions.
Our program is designed to cultivate critical thinking, principled leadership, and expert service in the public or private sector. Discover how a Master of Accounting degree from Calvin can expand your career potential.
The master of accounting (MAcc) degree is designed to be completed in nine months or less, with flexible start dates of fall or spring. Students may also complete the program part-time. The program is well suited for students wanting to sharpen and broaden their knowledge of accounting topics and tools used in the accounting profession. It is also a good fit for those wanting to begin or advance their career in accounting in the public or private sector.
Students may apply to the MAcc program following successful completion of ACCT 301 or its equivalent. A cumulative grade point of average of at least a 3.0 is required to be admitted into this program.
Program Courses (total semester hours: 32)
- ACCT 320 - Principles of Auditing
- ACCT 410 - Advanced Accounting
- ACCT 445 - Business Analytics
- ACCT 501 - Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination
- ACCT 508 - Taxation
- ACCT 512 - Not-for-Profit Accounting
- ACCT 514 - Government Accounting and Reporting
- ACCT 521 - Advanced Auditing
- ACCT 562 - Ethics in Accounting
- INFO 301 - Business Enterprise Systems OR completion of a concentration (or equivalent) in data analytics, information technology, or a related field
Prerequisites to Join the Program
Applicants must have completed at least 160 hours of professional experience at an accounting firm, company, governmental entity, or not-for-profit organization at which the applicant was exposed to accounting and/or financial situations and tasks. A written statement from the applicant’s supervisor(s) or other official, appropriate employer representative must clearly state the applicant’s job title at the time the work was performed, a description of the work performed, the total number of hours the applicant worked at the employer’s location, the physical location at which the applicant worked, and the title of the supervisor or other employer representative responsible for signing the statement. Proof of professional work experience will be evaluated by the MAcc Graduate Admissions Committee.
All applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and completion of the following undergraduate courses from a regionally accredited college or university:
- Intermediate Accounting I and II
- Cost Accounting
- Accounting Systems
- Business Law
- Corporate Finance
At a Glance
9 months
per credit
Effective
10 courses
A top-ranked program
Calvin’s accounting programs rank 16th among 793 universities and 2nd among 283 mid-sized universities across the country for highest CPA Exam pass rate of candidates taking the CPA Exam for the first time, according to the 2023 NASBA CPA Exam Performance Report.
Why a Master of Accounting from Calvin?
Hands-on preparation: We integrate case studies and client-based projects into your courses. If you’re preparing for the CPA exam, you’ll be well equipped to meet CPA licensure requirements.
Mentorship that matters: Your instructors have deep experience in the field and will work personally with you to connect your studies to your specific career goals.
Ethical foundation: You know that there’s a great need for ethical leaders and voices in the world of finance. Approach your career from a Christian perspective that emphasizes service and justice.
Calvin’s comprehensive liberal arts education pushes accounting students outside of their comfort zone and develops strong problem-solving skills that not only leads to a high CPA exam pass rate, but more importantly, to well-rounded and successful professionals.
Careers where you'll thrive
- Financial Analyst
- Auditing Specialist
- Tax Consultant
- Forensic Accountant
- Corporate Controller
- Internal Auditor
- Financial Manager
- Management Accountant
- Government Accountant
What will you do with your MAcc from Calvin?
Sit for the CPA exam with confidence, backed by a curriculum that meets licensure requirements.
Launch a career in public accounting, corporate finance, auditing, or nonprofit management.
Lead with integrity and insight in roles that demand both technical expertise and ethical judgment.
I really appreciate that each professor has relevant industry experience to each course that they teach, Calvin professors go out of their way to support their students by teaching difficult concepts well, connecting students with individuals in their personal network, or offering career advice.
