Online Master of Accountancy Courses

Curriculum Details

10 Courses
30 Credits
Fall and Spring: 15-week semesters
Summer: 8-week terms

You must complete a total of 30 credit hours to earn the online Master of Accountancy degree from Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM). These credits consist of ten courses, including four core courses and six electives that you can select based on your chosen area of accounting, aligning your education with your long-term career goals. The entire program can be completed in less than two years.

After graduation, you’ll be ready to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. You’ll receive personalized support from expert faculty every step of the way to ensure you complete the program with the expert-level knowledge and confidence you need to succeed.

Required Core Courses

Credits

ACCT 6230 Advanced Managerial Cost Accounting Credit Hours: 3

Advanced theories and methods of cost accumulation, allocation and control, with emphasis on internal decision making and critical firm analysis.

ACCT 6450 Auditing II Credit Hours: 3

Examines selected external auditing topics in-depth, and other professional services performed by CPAs, including relevant professional standards. Duplicate credit will not be allowed for ACCT 4450 and ACCT 6450.

ACCT 6750 Financial Accounting Theory Credit Hours: 3

A study of the current issues of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) with emphasis on current corporate reporting practices domestically and internationally.

ACCT 6800 Financial Analysis Integrated Business Concepts (Capstone Course) Credit Hours: 3

A capstone course for graduate students utilizing the applied research process in the performance of a comprehensive business analysis, including the unique accounting and auditing issues of specific industry assignments.

Elective Courses

Credits

ACCT 5130 Advanced Financial Accounting Credit Hours: 3

Advanced accounting theories and methods, consolidation of financial statements and other special problems. Duplicate credit will not be allowed for ACCT 4130 and ACCT 5130.

ACCT 5320 Taxation of Business Entities Credit Hours: 3

Specialized tax determination problems of partnerships, corporations, estates and trusts. Additional emphasis on tax research and compliance. Credit will not be allowed for ACCT 4320 and ACCT 5320.

ACCT 5510 Governmental Accounting & Financial Reporting Credit Hours: 3

A study of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices for governmental entities.

ACCT 6210 Advanced Accounting Information Systems Credit Hours: 3

A study of accounting applications, cyber security, and privacy concerns when evaluating accounting systems, processes, and internal procedures. This course applies concepts using technology.

ACCT 6330 Research in Federal Taxation Credit Hours: 3

A study of tax research procedures, documentation of research and presentation of research findings through in-depth examination of selected topics in individual, partnership, corporate and estate and gift taxation. Extensive use of computerized tax research services.

ACCT 6460 Advanced Topics in Fraud and Forensic Accounting Credit Hours: 3

Advanced topics/special topics on fraud and forensic accounting.

ACCT 6470 Seminar in Auditing Credit Hours: 3

Case studies covering fraud and other illegal acts, auditor legal liability, auditor independence, professional ethics and other current issues in auditing.

ACCT 6520 Government Auditing and Internal Control Credit Hours: 3

A study of internal (management) control, generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS), and analytical procedures in the government environment.

ACCT 6530 Government Budgeting & Performance Reporting Credit Hours: 3

The government financial management function including the theories and methods of budgeting, performance reporting, and public accountability.

ACCT 6540 Advanced Topics in Governmental Accounting, Auditing, and Budgeting Credit Hours: 3

In-depth coverage and discussion of currently relevant governmental accounting, auditing, and budgeting topics. Students will further develop their analytical, decision-making, and written communication skills by learning about specific governmental financial management topics in detail and then studying for the Certified Government Financial Manager certification exam utilizing the Association of Government Accountants study guides.

ACCT 6610 Accounting & Auditing for NFP Organizations Credit Hours: 3

Nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, related ethical issues and the Single Audit Act. Credit will not be allowed for ACCT 4610 and ACCT 6610.

ACCT 6810 CPA Professional Certification in Accounting Credit Hours: 3

This course is for MAcc students seeking CPA. This course requires co-enrollment in an independent professional certification review course designated by the AUM School of Accountancy. Verification of enrollment is required to be provided to the MAcc Advisor.

ACCT 6924 Internship in Accounting Credit Hours: 3

Provides students with the opportunity to gain valuable insight through practical accounting experience so they may better correlate their academic experience with a professional, real-world environment. Business or major elective credit.

ACCT 6970 Special Problems Credit Hours: 3

Variable content within the classroom setting. May be repeated for credit up to 6 semester hours.

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