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2 The Master of Accounting (MAcc) program at the University of Oregon s Lundquist College of Business accelerates each student s professional development. Through a curriculum and culture that supports a holistic understanding of accounting and business, the program prides itself on providing an integrated set of coursework, activities, experiences, and resources that help MAcc students reach their full potential. Engaging with Faculty and Students Collegiality and mutual support are critical for each student to get the most out of the MAcc program. We encourage this through Intensive team building during orientation, including a day at a local ropes course fostering lasting bonds between the students An open-door atmosphere in the accounting department, encouraging close interaction with faculty members. To learn more about our outstanding faculty and department, visit business.uoregon.edu/accounting The MAcc program offices and Anstett Family Accounting Suite include meeting spaces and computers. These spaces encourage formal group meetings and the formation of study groups. Engaging with Business Students and business professionals interact throughout the MAcc program and enrich each others lives in many different ways. Students Learn from business professionals in the classroom and through our award-winning chapter of Beta Alpha Psi (blogs.uoregon.edu/beta/) Participate in the PwC Challenge case competition and other experiential learning opportunities Benefit from separate MAcc-only receptions with recruiters prior to recruiting season. Accreditation The University of Oregon is a member of the exclusive Association of American Universities (AAU). The Lundquist College of Business and the Department of Accounting are separately accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

3 SO MANY ASPECTS OF THE MACC PROGRAM HAVE ENCOURAGED ME TO REACH BEYOND MY COMFORT LEVEL, MORE SO THAN IF I HAD STOPPED MY EDUCATION WITH A BACHELOR S DEGREE. THE COURSES HONED MY CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS, AS WELL AS ExPOSED ME TO MATERIAL THAT WILL HELP ME PREPARE FOR THE CPA ExAM. HOWARD RABIN, CLASS OF 2013

4 Accounting goes beyond numbers in the University of Oregon s Master of Accounting program. Students benefit from a curriculum that enables them to explore and discover new professional horizons by Consistently emphasizing analysis and integration across disciplines using published cases and realworld company projects Expanding the breadth of knowledge by developing working relationships with nonaccountants in MBA elective courses Providing the conceptual and technical knowledge in business taxation, auditing, cost, financial accounting theory, and valuation that is necessary to accelerate career opportunities and professional aspirations. The MAcc curriculum is designed to be completed in one academic year. It consists of twelve three- or four- credit courses and two one-credit seminars (forty-five credits minimum). Six core accounting classes, two accounting electives, and five general business or other graduate electives are required. CORE CLASSES CREDITS ACTG 617 Taxation of Business 4 ACTG 618 Taxes and Business Strategy 4 ACTG 630 Accounting Measurement and Disclosure 4 ACTG 631 Financial statement Analysis 4 ACTG 662 Strategic Cost Management 4 ACTG 650 Developing the Business Professional 1 ACTG 651 Developing the Business Professional 1 ACCOUNTING ELECTIVES (SELECT TWO) ACTG 642 Advanced Assurance Services 4 ACTG 610 International Accounting 4 ACTG 619 Taxation of Pass-Through Entities 4 GENERAL BUSINESS OR OTHER GRADUATE ELECTIVES (SELECT FIVE 3 4 CREDIT COURSES) FREQUENTLY SELECTED ELECTIVES: ACTG 625 Financial Reporting DSC 533 Information Analysis for Managerial Decisions DSC 544 Business Database Management Systems FIN 663 International Financial Management & Investments FIN 683 Investments MGMT 620 Managing Global Business MGMT 623 Negotiation MGMT 625 New Venture Planning MAStER OF ACCOUNtING MINIMUM CREDItS 45 Mission Statement of the Department of Accounting The Department of Accounting is dedicated to the teaching, research, and service mission of the Lundquist College of Business and the University of Oregon. To further this mission, we Provide undergraduate and masters students with excellent conceptual and technical skills that will allow them to excel in productive and successful careers as future business leaders Contribute to creating knowledge by conducting and publishing high quality scholarly research, and by training PhD students to become future teachers and scholars Encourage a collegial and supportive culture within the department, a respect and tolerance for people and their ideas, and an environment that values diversity and nurtures success and the pursuit of excellence Build mutually beneficial relationships with business and alumni communities to increase our value to our constituencies and to partner with them in support of our research and teaching activities.

5 DISCOVER THE MACC PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH AN ACCELERATED, RIGOROUS PROGRAM WHICH DEVELOPS SKILLS THAT TRANSFORM THEM FROM TECHNICALLY PROFICIENT STUDENTS TO WELL-ROUNDED BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS. ROBIN CLEMENT, MASTER OF ACCOUNTING DIRECTOR

6 Through the MAcc program s educational approach, students achieve true professionalism. Students practice their professional abilities through opportunities to communicate business concepts, interact with people professionally and informally, and create precise and engaging presentations. The skills honed in the MAcc program empower students to land great jobs and start the path to achieving success. Placement Assistance and Success Nearly 100 percent of our domestic graduates and most of our of international graduates are placed by commencement in international, regional, and local accounting firms, as well private companies and government agencies. We begin working with incoming MAcc students before they start classes to prepare for interviews. Our college career services staff offers one-on-one counseling to each MAcc to polish resumes, video record mock interviews, and review cover letter writing. Employers that regularly recruit and hire MAcc students include Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Frank Rimerman & Company, Geffen Mesher, Grant Thornton, Intel, Internal Revenue Service, Isler, Jones & Roth, Kernutt Stokes, KPMG, Moss Adams, Novogradac, Perkins & Company, Precision Castparts, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Umpqua Bank. Financial Assistance More than $150,000 in financial support is provided to Master of Accounting students each year through Opportunities to teach through competitive graduate teaching fellowships Generous scholarship support from alumni and the business community. State of the Art Facilities Our extraordinary Lillis Business Complex is based on enhancing student performance. Home to classrooms outfitted with the latest teaching technologies, Lillis is also the center for vibrant student group work, quiet study spaces, lecture halls, and even a café. Considered one of the best business school facilities in the United States and the nation s first certified environmentally friendly business school, the complex also boasts A graduate space in Peterson Hall, complete with state of the art presentation practice rooms and study spaces Anstett Hall, home to the Anstett Family Accounting Suite which houses faculty offices and work spaces for students to study, teach, and learn. Chiles Hall, including the McKay Business Technology Center, which equips students with the best technology resources available. Path to Becoming a CPA CPA Licensing Requirements in Oregon Completion of 225 quarter or 150 semester hours, including a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university that includes: 36 quarter or 24 semester hours in the study of accounting and 36 quarter or 24 semester hours in accounting or related subjects (business, economics, finance, and written and/or oral communication). Experience working for twelve months under the direct supervision of a qualified supervisor licensee. Successful completion of all four parts of the CPA Exam. Completion of a written ethics exam on the Code of Professional Ethics for accountants. Visit the Oregon Board of Accountancy website for details on licensing requirements and applying for the CPA exam: Information on requirements in other states is available from the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy website:

7 The MAcc program was an unforgettable experience that pushed me to achieve great things. The program provided me with an extensive knowledge base and exposed me to more challenges and opportunities, allowing me to develop the skills to start my career in the accounting field. Anh Bui, Class of 2013

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