Master of Professional Accountancy

为什么是MPA?

The Augustana University Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA) Program will prepare students to enter the accounting field as Certified Professional Accountants (CPAs) and qualified business leaders.

In addition to coursework, high-impact internship experiences with industry leaders give students an edge.
Graduates will enter a growing career field, as demand for CPAs and auditors is rising, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics forecast.
This program meets the requirements of the CPA licensing exam in 南达科塔州 and most other states.
Augustana 注册会计师考试 pass rates exceed state and national aver年龄s.

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Applications for the Augustana University Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA) Program are reviewed monthly for admission. Applications are given preference if received by March 15 for fall admittance and Oct. 15 for spring admittance.

Transcript and Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are required to apply.

Prerequisite Course Requirements

Acct 210 Principles of Accounting I
Acct 211 Principles of Accounting II
Acct 322 Intermediate Accounting I
Acct 324 Intermediate Accounting II
Acct 326 Intermediate Accounting III
帐户344所得税
BSAD 205 Man年龄ment Information Systems
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Program Director of Master of Professional Accountancy Dr. 劳拉Hybertson
Graduate Program Coordinator for the 商学院 Karli Stephenson

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Why choose the Augustana University Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA) Program?

At the end of five years, students graduate with two degrees — a bachelor’s and master’s degree and hold the 150 credits required to sit for the 注册会计师考试.
通过应用学习, working in teams and a combination of technical accounting skills with broader business knowledge, students achieve skills sought by employers.
The accounting faculty have spent time in the industry, bringing first-hand experience to the classroom.
Students have interned at a variety of organizations — many of which have led to full-time employment opportunities.

This 3+2 degree means students spend the first three years in undergraduate classes, transition to some graduate-level courses in year four and finish the fifth year with all graduate classes.

For those who already have a bachelor’s degree, the MPA can be completed in 1.5 years, starting in the fall.

Augustana MPA students have the opportunity to:

应用 theories of accounting to real-world experiences
Develop in-depth knowledge of current issues within the accounting industry
Critically analyze the codifications for the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) code
Effectively write business communications and present to peers
Demonstrate advanced skills in critical thinking by solving unstructured problems
Work with emerging accounting technologies and topics
Network with professionals from premier accounting firms at the Meet the Firms event each fall on campus

阀杆 & Technology in Accounting

The demand for 阀杆-based, analytical accountancy has been driven by employers and the 注册会计师考试.

The 注册会计师考试 changes in January 2024 to have a greater focus on a CPA's ability to analyze accounting data and use new technologies.
This emphasis on new technologies better reflects that this demand is being met through courses and with specific course elements.
The MPA program’s classification as a 阀杆 program allows international students to receive an extra two years of work experience through their student visa.

常见问题

这个项目多长时间?

The Augustana MPA Program is designed as a 3+2 track. The first three years of the program will be spent working at the undergraduate level with the fourth year designed as a transitional year with some graduate-level coursework. Students will spend their fifth year working at the graduate level.

For those who already have a bachelor’s degree, the MPA can be completed in 1.5 years, starting in the fall.

我如何申请?

At the completion of this program, will I be a certified public accountant?

Does the program accept transfer credits?

A maximum of nine semester hours of graduate credit earned at other accredited institutions may be transferred to Augustana and applied to a student’s graduate program providing that:

An official transcript is provided
The credit is approved by the program director and director of Graduate Education
The credits have not been utilized in earning an undergraduate degree
A grade of B- or better was earned for the credits
The credits are not outdated (more than seven years old)

What are the admission requirements?

The program requires a 3.累积绩点0分，3分.0 accounting course GPA and 90 hours of completed coursework. Contact the MPA Program Director 劳拉Hybertson for more information regarding Graduate Man年龄ment 入学 Test (GMAT) or GRE scores.

必备的课程

Principles of Accounting 1 & 2) acct (acct) & 211)
Intermediate Accounting 1, 2 & 3(帐目322,324 & 326)
Income Taxation (ACCT 344)
Man年龄ment Information Systems (BSAD 205)
Business Law 1 (BSAD 340)

Is financial aid available?

What types of internships and hands-on learning opportunities are included in the program?

An internship is required for the program. The accounting faculty and 学生成功中心 have many connections in the accounting industry to help students obtain an internship. Some internships may lead to full-time positions after graduation. Opportunities to volunteer for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, nonprofits and new business start-ups are also available.

Internship opportunities include:

毕马威(KPMG)
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RSM
艾德的贝利
Woltman集团
凯特尔·托斯滕森律师事务所
威廉姆斯公司
weis分发
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Do I need an undergraduate degree in accounting?

Why should I choose to get an MPA at Augustana?

In addition to being located in 苏福尔斯, the state's largest city — home to hundreds of businesses and organizations who have high demand for CPAs, and with whom Augustana has countless partnerships — the following points illustrate why you should choose the Augustana MPA Program:

At the end of five years, you will graduate with two degrees: a bachelor's degree and a master's degree and hold the 150 college credits required to sit for the 注册会计师考试.
Students complete real-world activities in class, such as mock tax returns, tax and audit memorandums, deep analysis of publicly traded companies’ 10K reports, extensive analysis of governments’ CAFR reports and use of sampling software for audits , where students will gain the experience of working on a team and the application of the theories they talk about in the classroom.
A variety of opportunities exist in 苏福尔斯 and across the country thanks to the Augustana network.
The accounting faculty have spent time in industry allowing them to bring first-hand experiences into the classroom.
The program was developed in consultation with employers into a combination of technical accounting skills, broader business knowledge and a variety of electives providing skills sought by today’s employers.

What positions do graduates obtain?