Master Degree of Accounting

Customize your MAcc degree to your career goals

Master of Accountancy (30 credits)

Tailor your degree to best fit your accounting career goals with the master of accountancy at Davenport University –– one of only eight schools granted special accounting accreditation by the IACBE. Customize the curriculum for your master's degree in accounting with a specialty track in finance, fraud exam and auditing, managerial accounting or professional accounting.

Davenport’s special IACBE accounting accreditation lets you know you’re choosing one of the top accounting schools for your MAcc degree. Earn an online master of accounting through Davenport’s innovative Global Campus or complete your MAcc degree on Davenport’s W.A. Lettinga Campus in Grand Rapids. Whichever option you choose, you’ll benefit from accounting faculty who have real-world experience in the subjects they teach, from advanced auditing to strategic cost management.

Prepare for jobs as an accountant

Through Davenport’s customizable MAcc degree, you will graduate ready and in demand for a range of jobs as an accountant. The MAcc program prepares you to take certification exams in your area of career interest, including the Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Certified Financial Manager (CFM) exams.

Explore classes for Davenport’s MAcc program

The core courses in the MAcc program give you the necessary knowledge and skills you need for success in jobs as an accountant. Whether you pursue an online master of accounting or on-campus MAcc degree, you’ll learn from professors who are industry experienced. With an average class size of 20 students, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to collaborate and develop connections that can lead to future jobs as an accountant.

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Core Courses		18 Credits
ACCT625	Accounting Information Systems The course is an advanced level study in accounting information systems and the role it plays in management. Students will analyze the structure of accounting information, modularized by business functions and the organization structure. Students will learn to assess the adequacy of the control environment of the accounting information system. Students will also be exposed to topics on system analysis, design and implementation. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
ACCT630	Accounting Research/Finc Analy This course is designed to build upon prior research assignments, challenging students to identify accounting, auditing, and finance issues and understand the various types of research that are undertaken by accounting, auditing, and finance professionals. One area of research is financial analytics, which is the analysis of financial data to answer specific business questions, identify anomalies, and forecast future financial scenarios. This course is designed to develop a more efficient and effective approach by preparing and researching financial statements. This course is for students who possess a bachelor’s degree that is part of the core requirements for the Masters in Accountancy program. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
ACCT650	Accountant Respons & Ethics This course explores ethics and professional and legal responsibilities in the accounting profession. Students will obtain knowledge of various professional standards, and federal and state laws for the accounting profession. Various case studies allow students to investigate and analyze ethical situations and issues facing accountants on a daily basis. The course will incorporate AICPA, IMA and IIA codes of conduct. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
ACCT660	Advanced Auditing & Reporting Students in this course will examine auditing concepts and issues, such as audit evidence and how auditors make decisions. Additional topic areas will include fraud, the role of technology, ethics and analytical review. Financial reporting is performed to provide insights on every financially related activity of a company, from balance sheet to income statement, to asset valuation and cash flow projections. Financial statement presentations are analyzed from an accounting perspective with heavy emphasis on footnote analysis and the impact on the financial statements. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
ACCT670	Strategic Cost Management Students in this course will examine strategic issues in management accounting. Students learn how cost information supports corporate strategies through case studies. Specific topics covered include customer profitability analysis, value chain and activity based management, costs of quality, environmental cost management and evaluating performance via the balanced scorecard. Additional topics include budgeting, costing systems and variance analysis. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
ACCT794	Capstone Course This course provides the summative and integrative experience that serves as the capstone of the MAcc program. It provides a structure for students to synthesize and apply knowledge, critical thinking, and business communication skills in the accounting field. The course provides opportunities to demonstrate mastery of the subject matter and an understanding of the relation of a specialized topic (CPA, CMA and General Financial Management) to the broader discipline of accounting. A grade of B or better must be earned to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): This class must be taken as the last class in the MAcc program.	3

Specialization Areas		12 Credits

Managerial Accountant Specific Courses [CMAS]		(12) Credits
ACCT640	Managerial Accounting Most of the information required to plan and control business operations, and the data required to create and sustain a competitive advantage, come from the accounting system and the reports that are generated. This course analyzes the management structure and process in which this information is generated, the construction and application of managerial accounting data, cost behavior and cost assignment. Students will also examine product cost within activity based costing, job order costing, and process costing. Controlling cost through the use of standard cost system and budgeting are explored. In addition, this course covers business decision-making using relevant information from activity costing, variable/fixed analysis, cost-volume-profit analysis, quality costing, and productivity analysis. Students will analyze and evaluate managerial accounting functions and decision cases in light of managing a business, making financing decisions, and generating growth and income within the	3
ACCT761	CMA Prep Finc Plan/Perform Ctl Introduction to CMA Credential and CMA Learning System; Section A: Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting; Section B: Performance Measurement; Section C: Cost Management; Section D: Internal Controls; Section E: Professional Ethics This course is primarily focused on preparing students to pass Part I of the CMA exam. This course is designed as a continuing study of cost management and cost control techniques. Included in the course is the study of management accounting planning and control techniques and decision-making and performance evaluation techniques. Such techniques include relevant costing, the budget process, capital budgeting, inventory and production management, and organizational performance evaluation. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): An undergraduate course in C	3
ACCT762	CMA Prep Finc Decision Making Introduction to CMA Credential and CMA Learning System; Section A: Financial Statement Analysis; Section B: Corporate Finance; Section C: Decision Analysis and Risk Management; Section D: Investment Decisions; Section E: Professional Ethics This course is designed to enhance learning from earlier courses with a focus on financial statement analysis. Students are challenged to analyze financial statements with the ability to construct and communicate strategic decisions. Additionally they have to demonstrate an understanding of risk management throughout this process. Lastly, the students are taught to use this ability to ultimately make investment decisions. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): An undergraduate course in Cost Accounting, a completed bachelor’s degree in account	3
FINC750	Advanced Financial Management This course is designed to explore advanced methods and techniques used in the financial management of an organization: cash management, capitalization issues, and approaches to financial planning, mergers, acquisitions and multi-national financial management. Students learn to assess the financial operations and positions of an organization using various analysis methods. Special consideration is given to unusual trends and accounting issues. Case studies are utilized to analyze the various financial strategies used by organizations. Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Prerequisite(s): FINC 620	3

Professional Accountant Specific Courses [CPAS]		(12) Credits
ACCT752	CPA Prep - Financial (FAR) This course is designed to prepare the student for the Financial Accounting and Reporting section of the four part CPA exam. Topics include understanding of the financial reporting framework used by business enterprises, not-for-profit organizations, and governmental entities; comparisons between GAAP and IFRS; account classification; GL entries; reconciliation of GL to subsidiary ledgers; account reconciliation and analysis; consolidating and eliminating entries; financial statement preparation and analysis; financial calculations, ratios. The student will gain practice in while applying judgment in evaluating assumptions and methods underlying estimates, and produce required financial statement filings in order to meet regulatory or SEC reporting requirements. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-f	3
ACCT756	CPA Prep - Auditing (AUD) This course is designed to prepare the student for the Auditing and Attestation section of the four part CPA exam. Topics include understanding and differentiating between the professional auditing standards (ISAs and US) set for public, private, governmental, not-for-profit entities as well as understanding the standards related to attestation and assurance engagements, and applying those standards in performing audits, attestations, and assurance services, compilations and reviews. Students will also review professional responsibilities of certified public accountants, including ethics and independence, identifying unethical situations and client behaviors, violations of professional standards while maintaining independence and determining appropriate actions. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-f	3
ACCT763	CPA Prep - Regulations (REG) Prepares the student for the Regulation section of the four part CPA Exam. Topics include ethical and legal knowledge of appropriate professional conduct and responsibilities, business law, and federal taxation. Student will expand their knowledge and understanding of CPA’s professional and legal responsibilities; matters of agency, creditor-debtor interactions, uniform commercial code and contract law in which the student will apply business law concepts in evaluating the economic substance of client transactions and in evaluating the legal structure of an entity to determine the implications of applicable laws and regulations on how a business is organized, governed, and operates. On the tax side students will build upon their understanding and skills in federal tax process, procedures, accounting, and planning, as well as federal taxation of property transactions, individuals, and entities (which include sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability entities, C corporations,	3
ACCT767	CPA Prep - Business (BEC) This course is designed to prepare the student for the Business Environment and Concepts section of the four part CPA Exam. Topics include knowledge of corporate governance; economic concepts essential to understanding the global business environment and its impact on an entity’s business strategy; financial risk management; financial management processes and information systems; operations management and strategic planning. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3

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Davenport is 1 of only 8 schools with IACBE accounting accreditation, a designation reserved for top accounting schools.

Davenport’s two-year, streamlined MAcc program requires only 30 credit hours — even less if you have existing certifications.

Choose from one of four specialty tracks: finance, fraud exam and auditing, managerial accounting and professional accounting.

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Earn a 100% online master of accounting degree through our Global Campus or take courses on our Grand Rapids or Lansing campuses.

Why earn your MAcc degree at Davenport University?

Through Davenport’s master degree of accounting, you’ll learn from professors who are CPAs and industry experts. They’ll give you what you need to pass your certification exams and have a successful accounting career.

Experience the Davenport difference:

Prep for certifications

Learn the ins and outs of studying and preparing for certification exams, including the CPA, CFE, CMA, CGFM, CFM & CIA.

IACBE accredited

Davenport has specialized accreditation through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).

Credit for certifications

If you have already earned a certification in an area that the MAcc program offers, you can use it to transfer in credit to Davenport University.

Experiential learning

Strengthen your knowledge, critical thinking and leadership skills through hands-on projects, presentations and simulations.

Launch your career

100% of MAcc graduates successfully land jobs as an accountant —and 100% are satisfied with their Davenport accounting education.

No GMAT/GRE

Choose from six start dates and enroll full or part time, online or on campus. No GMAT or GRE required for Davenport’s MAcc degree.

“The master of accountancy program elevated both my collegiate and professional career. The instructors bring real-world examples that set students up for success and push them to be the best that they can be.”

-Spencer Hondorp, MAcc/BBA 2018

Staff Accountant, Andrews Hooper Pavlik PLC

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