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The Southern Utah University Department of Accounting offers a two-semester fast track to students who wish to complete a master’s in accountancy following their bachelor’s degree.

The graduate program provides greater breadth and depth to further develop the knowledge and skills to enter professional accountancy. With nearly a 100 percent placement rate, most graduates with a masters degree in accounting are employed by accounting firms or government agencies in Utah, Nevada, and California. Typical jobs include positions in taxation, auditing, and controllership.

Learning Outcomes

Use quantitative analysis and information technology to support decision making.
Effectively communicate information relevant to accounting.
Develop resolve to have moral courage in accounting.
Prepare for a professional career in accounting.

The graduate program is specific in nature and requires a sufficient background of content for success. It is imperative that the accounting core be completed in its entirety.

Master of Accountancy - Public Accounting Curriculum Summary (30 Credits)

Required Core Courses (12 Credits)

ACCT 6260 - Taxes for Pass Through Entities 3 Credit(s)
ACCT 6400 - Auditing II 3 Credit(s)
ACCT 6600 - Practice and Theory Seminar 3 Credit(s)
ACCT 6650 - Accounting Ethics Seminar 3 Credit(s)

Public Accounting Emphasis Courses (6 Credits)

ACCT 6210 - Corporate Tax I 3 Credit(s)
ACCT 6450 - Forensic Accounting 3 Credit(s)

Elective Courses (12 Credits)

Select 12 credits from the following:

ACCT 6100 - Advanced Managerial Accounting 3 Credit(s)
ACCT 6230 - Tax Procedure 3 Credit(s)
ACCT 6240 - Estate and Gift Taxes 3 Credit(s)
ACCT 6270 - Tax Seminar 3 Credit(s)
ACCT 6290 - Property Transactions 3 Credit(s)
ACCT 6320 - Advanced Cost Accounting 3 Credit(s)
ACCT 6360 - Business Law II 3 Credit(s)
ACCT 6700 - Graduate Reading 1 Credit(s)
ACCT 6890 - Accounting Internship Program 1 Credit(s)
ACCT 6900 - Special Topics 1 Credit(s)
ECON 6100 - Management Science I 3 Credit(s)
MGMT 6200 - Negotiations 3 Credit(s)