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What is MPAcc? The Master of Professional Accounting Program (MPAcc) has been designed to prepare graduates for the world of professional accounting, with the knowledge and skills they need to function in a highly competitive business environment. This program takes your accounting and undergraduate education to the next level. We continue to develop your critical thinking skills so you can better apply your knowledge to identify, stimulate and participate in the creation of workable solutions for organizations. Our bright, talented students are exposed to leading-edge lectures, cases and professional skills workshops. In addition, we give students the opportunity to develop an appreciation for the academic research process and academe as a career choice.
A Comprehensive Education for your Diverse Future Joey Muzzin 2011 Grad Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan 3
Master of Professional Accounting MPAcc is a graduate degree program that attracts students from across Canada. It provides an alternative route for students seeking the CPA designation in Canada. MPAcc runs for two terms over consecutive summers from May to August. Upon completion of the MPAcc program, students go on complete the CPA Capstone 2 and will be eligible to write the Common Final Examination. 4 Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan
Benefits oftothe Welcome theprogram Edwards School of Business A history of success. Our pass rate for first time writers of the National Exam is well above the national average. The benefits School of a graduate degree. The Edwards of Business at the academic advising with the ultimate goal University of Saskatchewan is just the and hone of student success your success! Seminars using real life cases develop students professional skills right size. We offer top studentspreparing a quality them for the CFE and challenges of a and pervasive competencies, CPA career.in a welcoming environment education where you are treated as more than just Work/life balance. a student number. Small classes facilitate Nation-wide professionalwhile network with life-long friendships learning and interaction, the larger developed the program campus andduring Saskatoon community provide the social and professional activities business students crave. Edwards is committed to providing an outstanding student experience. The overall retention in the B.Comm. program in 2012-2013 was 93.00%. We offer hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, specialized programs for first-year students and accessible Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan 5
What will I Study? Year 1 811 - Performance Management I 813 - Financial Reporting I 814 - Finance I 815 - Assurance I 816 - Taxation I 992 - Research Project Year 2 821 - Performance Management II 823 - Financial Reporting II 824 - Finance II 825 - Assurance II 826 - Taxation II 890 - Integrative Capstone 6 Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan
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Admission Requirements Admission to the program requires a four-year university baccaluerate degree in business with an accounting major. Students must demonstrate their ability to pursue advanced study, with a minimum 75% average in the last two years of undergraduate study. The following courses in Canadian accounting, auditing and tax must be successfully completed by the time students enter the program: 3 cr. Intermediate Financial Accounting I 3 cr. Intermediate Financial Accounting II 3 cr. Advanced Financial Accounting 3 cr. Intermediate Managerial/Cost Accounting 3 cr. Advanced Managerial/Cost Accounting 3 cr. Taxation (Corporate and Personal) 3 cr. Auditing/Assurance 3 cr. Intermediate Finance 3 cr. MIS (Management Information Systems) 3 cr. Strategy and Governance 3 cr. Business Law 6 cr. Economics 3 cr. Statistics For a detailed list, please refer to CPAlearningwest.ca
How to Apply Visit www.edwardsmpacc.ca and select Apply for Admission Now. Complete the online application by creating your own Login ID and password and select Grad Studies - MPAcc Program when prompted. If you have questions about the application process, please feel free to contact our office at: mpacc@edwards.usask.ca In addition to completing your application online, please mail or e-mail the following supporting documents: Supplementary Application Form (SAF) Resume Transcripts Letters of Recommendation Proof of Immigration Status Application Fee To mailing address: Edwards Master of Professional Accounting Program Edwards School of Business 25 Campus Drive Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A7 Or email: mpacc@edwards.usask.ca These documents should be received by our office no later than December 31 to ensure timely assessment of your application. DEADLINE: November 30 (17 months prior to start date) 10 Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan
The Edwards School develops business professionals to build nations. The Edwards School of Business creates opportunities for dynamic learning and critical thinking. We are grounded in our values of authenticity and integrity. We embrace the teacher-scholar model, and deliver our mission through faculty with strong academic and professional expertise. Our culture celebrates diversity and embraces pluralism. We engage our stakeholders to build value in their communities. explore.usask.ca Follow us Edwards Master of Professional Accounting Program Edwards School of Business 25 Campus Drive Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A7 Canada Tel: (306) 966-8410 Fax: (306) 966-2514 Website: www.edwards.usask.ca/mpacc Email: mpacc@edwards.usask.ca facebook.com/edwardsschoolofbusiness twitter.com/edwards_school youtube.com/user/esbuofs