Pursuing a master's: Why YOU should get a MAcc

The accounting profession is changing each and every day. New technology, new markets and new opportunities are emerging?be a part of it!

Today's businesses are looking for, dare we say it, well-rounded professionals who have a broad range of understanding of how accounting relates to the total organization and what it takes to succeed in a global business environment. An advanced degree isn't just an advantage these days-it's a necessity! So get out there and get ahead of the game.

Don't think that pursuing a MAcc means you're going to be pigeonholed as an auditor or someone who only does taxes. Today's MAcc holders are playing the roles of business advisors, consultants, CFOs and CEOs. Corporations hiring accountants say the CPA designation is a critical factor in their hiring decision. Are you ready to step up to the plate?

What will a MAcc do for me?

How about rounding out your education and exposing you to managerial opportunities, international finance and business, internships and information systems for starters. Not sold on it yet? How about the stats showing students who graduate with a Master's degree command higher salaries and are promoted through the ranks more quickly than students graduating with a four-year degree?

The bottom line: a MAcc=more opportunities and options for your future.

Finding the right program

Many of Ohio's colleges and universities offer MAcc programs. Each school's program has characteristics unique to it. Investigate for yourself and find the program that's right for you. Want to specialize in international trade? You can. Interested in accounting information systems? Go for it. Want to create your own custom track? No problem. With such a wide variety of programs available, Ohio's schools have it all. 

Hear what your peers had to say

Investing in another year of education is just that: an investment in your future! Read on to see why other students and young professionals made the decision to pursue a Master's in Accountancy.

"I decided to pursue a MAcc to improve my career skills and enhance my technical abilities."-Jennifer Susteric

"I chose to enroll in a MAcc program because I felt I would be learning skills that would enrich my career and fulfill the 150-hour requirement. I think that spending an extra year now will benefit my career for many years to come and in ways I can't see now."-Brian Oles

"Pursuing the MAcc enables me to develop the advanced accounting knowledge and leadership skills that will help me succeed now and in the future."-John Casper

"After graduating from college and going into the field of software consulting, I quickly realized that a strong accounting background would help me better understand this field and provide the opportunity for advancement much sooner."-Amanda McDermott, Miami University

"The work you do in a MAcc program gives you a depth of understanding of accounting theory and issues that you won't find in an undergraduate program. You will definitely be better prepared to take the CPA exam. If you really want to be a professional, then a MAcc is the way to go!"-Kathryn Easterday

Show me the money

So now you know that you'll likely be able to pull down a bigger salary with a MAcc under your belt, but maybe the here and now is weighing heavy on your mind. Worried about how to pay for the extra year? Fear not! Financial opportunities abound. Not only do many schools offer assistantships, scholarships and stipends, financial assistance is available from the Accountancy Board of Ohio and the American Institute of CPAs.

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