Samford’s Master of Accountancy is designed primarily for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in accounting who want to sit for the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) exam and become licensed.
Our curriculum provides students with the knowledge and extra course work required to pass the new CPA exam and ultimately become licensed. Through the supportive, faith-based program, faculty-student relationships are encouraged and nurtured as students are equipped to succeed as accountants in today’s dynamic, global business environment.
Top 5%
in the nation for first-time CPA Exam Pass Rate (NASBA)
100%
Employment
Top 6%
of programs in the nation based on CPA Success Index (Accounting Today)
Is Samford’s MAcc for Me?
Through the program, you will be equipped with technical knowledge in the functional areas of accounting including financial, tax, managerial and governmental/ nonprofit, providing you with the foundation pass the CPA exam and become licensed. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field. An entrance exam score is waived for those with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Skills You Will Learn
Ambitious, bright and curious Master of Accountancy students will become successful professionals in any aspect of business. Through Samford’s MAcc, you will:
- Develop personal and professional ethics and integrity for developing and maintaining your professional career.
- Be able to effectively communicate ideas, analyses, plans, and evaluations to individuals and groups.
- Possess necessary analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Understand the importance of effective teamwork and value diverse strengths and skills to accomplish team goals.
“I will be the first person from Samford to graduate with the Master of Accountancy with a concentration in data analytics.
“This shows that Samford cares about their students and is up to date with how the profession is adapting and growing. The CPA exam is changing because the job of a public accountant is growing to include more information systems and data analytics skills and I wanted to grow my skills in those areas and the Brock School of Business has prepared me extremely well in those areas.”
—Jackson Willyerd
Customize Your MAcc Degree
Our program offers the option to add a concentration in data analytics which focuses on leveraging data for accounting and financial decision-making.
Through this concentration, students gain an enriched understanding of how to gather, analyze and interpret data in the context of accounting functions and audit processes. This unique blend of accounting knowledge with data analytics skills prepares students to adapt to the rapidly evolving landscape of the accounting profession in this data-rich age.
Concentration Courses Include:
- Data Visualization for Business Analytics
- Big Data Strategy
- Data Analytics in Accounting and Finance
- Business Analytics
Two joint degrees are also available—one with the Master of Business Administration and another with the Juris Doctor.
Other Program Distinctives
- Supportive environment
- Convenience of networking in the Birmingham business market
- Numerous internship opportunities
- Graduate student study lab
- Summer study abroad experience in London
- Professional mentorship with local business professionals and Samford faculty
- Lifelong relationships with faculty
MAcc students at Daniel House, the London study centreMarket Ready
Samford MAcc students have a multitude of internship and fellowship opportunities that allows them to expand upon the knowledge they learn in the classroom. Because of these experiences, our graduates are fully prepared to work in numerous business sectors and specialty areas. Recent professional opportunities have included:
Types of Opportunities
- Public accounting
- Corporate or Industry
- Nonprofit
- Education
- Government
- Consulting
Specialties
- Audit
- Tax
- Data Analytics
- Managerial
- Forensic
- Information Technology
- Business Valuation
- Personal Financial Planning
- ESG and Sustainability
- Crypto
- Entrepreneurship
Internships
- RSM
- EY
- KPMG
- PwC
- CRI
- FORVIS
- Deloitte
- Warren Averett
- Macquerie
- Kassouf
- LBMC
- Borland and Benefield
- BMSS
Admission Details
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or similar from a college or university that holds institutional accreditation
- A GMAT/GRE score is waived for applicants with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. An entry exam is required for applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0.
- International applicants also must score at least a 90 on the TOEFL or 6.5 on the IELTS.
Don't Forget
- Complete the application including the $35 application fee and your resume
- Provide your official transcript(s) from all higher education institutions by emailing them to gradbusi@samford.edu.
- International applicants should visit the International Applicants page for additional requirements.
Deadlines
- Fall (August start date): July 1
- Spring (January start date): December 1
- Summer (May start date): May 1
