Master of Accountancy
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Haslam’s Master of Accountancy has held a national reputation for decades, preparing students for professional careers in public accounting including the ability to navigate a wide range of business environments.
The program prepares students for top-tier careers in assurance, taxes, financial transactions and advisory services in 10 months of study.
Haslam’s MAcc has a 100 percent placement rate and the top CPA pass rate among Tennessee public institutions. Students who attend the program network with leaders in the field through the Neel Corporate Governance Speaker Series, and many go on to work at one of the Big Four accounting firms. Enrolling in Haslam’s MAcc is a 10-month commitment starting each fall that launches a stellar accounting career.
Duration: 10 months
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Start Date: Fall semester
STEM Designation
The Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program has recieved STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) designation from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Financial Support
100% of students receive financial support for the MAcc program.
Placement Statistics
- 100% job placement at graduation
- 78% at national public firms
- ¾ of class find jobs in the region
- More than half go to Big Four firms
Concentrations
- Audit and Controls
- Information Management
- Taxation
Taught by some of the country’s top researchers in the field.
Neel Corporate Governance Speaker Series
The Neel Corporate Governance Center Speaker Series brings national experts to campus for lectures and networking. Past speakers include leaders of public accounting firms, audit committee members, Chief Financial Officers, PCAOB board members, SEC commissioners and institutional investors.
Typical Class Profile
- Confirmed: 83
- Male: 55%
- Female: 45%
- Avg. GPA: 3.65
Admissions contact:
Career Development
The Warren Slagle Accounting Day is a tradition spanning more than 40 years. The event brings together hundreds of alumni, students and friends of the Haslam accounting and information management programs to network.
For more information contact aim@utk.edu.
MAcc students are invited to attend the Neel Corporate Governance Speaker Series each semester. The Speaker Series introduces experts in topics that students will face in an evolving profession. Past speakers include leaders of public accounting firms, audit committee members, Chief Financial Officers, PCAOB board members, SEC commissioners, and institutional investors.
Recent speakers include: Kelly Richmond Pope, JP Price and Scott Roe.
BDO
CliftonLarsonAllen
Coulter & Justus, PC
Crowe LLP
Deloitte
DHG/Forvis
Eastman Chemical
EY
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Georgia Pacific
Grant Thornton
HCA
IBM
Internal Revenue Service
KPMG
Kraft CPAs
LBMC
Pershing Yoakley Associates (PYA)
PwC
Pugh CPAs
Rodefer Moss & Co. PLLC
RSM US, LLP
Strategic Security Solutions (S3)
State of Tennessee Office of the Comptroller
Tarwater & Co.
Whitlock & Co.
Admissions
Applications for the Masters of Accountancy program are submitted through Haslam directly. Haslam has application requirements specific to the MAcc.
Key Dates
January 15: Priority Deadline to be considered for graduate assistantships, fellowships and scholarships
February 1: Deadline for International Students
March 1: Deadline for Domestic Students
Requirements
The admission decision is based on all factors that make up the total application, with consideration given to factors such as:
- Academic record
- Scores on the GMAT (unless waived), and TOEFL/IELTS for non-native English speakers
- Internships and/or work experience
- Letters of Recommendation
Students with an accounting degree from an accredited baccalaureate degree program normally meet prerequisite requirements.
With prior approval from the MAcc director, students with strong undergraduate records in other academic areas/majors may qualify for admission by completing specified prerequisite course work in accounting, information management and business. Any prerequisites must be completed prior to starting the MAcc program.
Depending on background and desired concentration, required prerequisite courses may be in the following areas (or their equivalent): financial accounting, auditing, taxation, information systems and analytics. Please reach out to the MAcc director for details.
Additional courses may be required depending on the student’s academic background.
Haslam undergraduate accounting majors are exempt from the GMAT requirement. This waiver also applies to students who take the prescribed accounting prerequisites above the principle level at Haslam. Please use school code 1843 to submit your official scores.
For applicants whose native language is not English, the MAcc requires submission of a TOEFL or IELTS score. Please visit the University of Tennessee’s Graduate School Admission Requirements website for more information.
Curriculum
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Core Curriculum
- ACCT 504 Analytics and Disruptive Technologies I
- ACCT 508 Business Combinations
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Audit & Controls
- ACCT 518 Professional Standards
- ACCT 540 IT Governance
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Information Management
- ACCT 518 Professional Standards
- INMT 540 IT Governance
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Taxation
- ACCT 530 Tax Research
- ACCT 533 Tax of Partnerships, S Corp
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Core Curriculum
- ACCT 507 Business Combinations
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Audits & Controls and Information Management
- INMT 544 Corporate Applications
- Choose 2: ACCT 522 Valuation, ACCT 531 Tax Strategy, INMT 543 Cybersecurity, ACCT 512 Internal Audit and Forensic Accounting
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Information Management
- INMT 543 Cybersecurity
- INMT 544 Corporate Applications
- Choose 1: ACCT 522 Valuation, ACCT 531 Tax Strategy, ACCT 512 Internal Audit and Forensic Accounting
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Taxation
- ACCT 531 Tax Strategy, Entity Taxation
- ACCT 532 Corporate Tax, Reorgs
- Choose 1: ACCT 522 Valuation, INMT 544 Corporate Applications, ACCT 512 Internal Audit and Forensic Accounting
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Core Curriculum
- ACCT 593 Individual Research in Accounting
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Audit & Controls
- ACCT 519 Risk Assessment and Financial Statement Analysis
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Information Management
- INMT 548 IT Audit: Operations and Management
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Taxation
- ACCT 539 Multi-Jurisdiction Tax Planning/Policy
Tuition & Financial Aid
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COST (for students entering Summer 2024)
In-State: $24,256
Out-of-State: $48,912
U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the University of Tennessee among the top-10 best buys in higher education. Forbes also ranked Knoxville as having the second lowest cost of living of all U.S. cities. An up-to-date schedule of tuition and fees for in- and out-of-state students can be found at OneStop.
Students are expected to have a laptop computer for use in the program. Additional details concerning the hardware and software configurations required are posted here.
The Department of Accounting and Information Management awards scholarships on the basis of academic achievement and professional promise. Additional assistantships and fellowships offered through the university have varying eligibility requirements. No additional paperwork is required for these assistantships, fellowships or departmental scholarships, simply check the appropriate boxes on your admissions application.
Students also should apply for scholarships provided by the Tennessee Society of CPAs.
Our admitted applicants are automatically considered for merit-based program-funded graduate assistantships and scholarships. Assistantships and scholarships are highly competitive, and not all applicants receive funding opportunities. The graduate assistantships include a tuition fee waiver and a stipend for the semester awarded. No additional application is necessary for financial consideration. Admitted applicants can also apply for graduate assistantships that are outside of the MAcc program; our graduate school has a website that lists openings for graduate assistantships posted by other departments and colleges.
Featured Faculty
Lauren Cunningham
Audit & Controls
Associate Professor, Keith Stanga Professor of Accounting and Cheryl Massingale Faculty Research Fellow
Events
Upcoming Events
The graduate program staff maintains an active schedule of recruiting events and seeks to meet with prospective students in order to discuss next steps, provide initial feedback on candidacies, and help with the application process.
Meet The Firms
Field Day
Warren Slagle Tailgate
For more information contact us.
Ashley Sams Gibson
Assistant Director of Admissions, Graduate Business Programs
(865) 974-8696
asams6@vols.utk.edu