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NC State Master of Accounting Quick Facts

• Top-Ranked:  No. 3 best Online MAC program in 2023 by University HQ and No. 14 best MAC degree in 2021 by College Choice .
• Format : On-campus or online, full-time or part-time.
• 2 Tracks, 3 Specializations : Choose a public or corporate accounting track; optional focus areas in enterprise risk management, information technology or tax strategy.
• CPA Prep : First-time pass rates are far above the national average.
• Lifelong Career Success : 100% job placement rate for the class of 2023 and 2022. Reach a six-figure salary in 3-5 years.
• Scholarships : Merit-based scholarships, fellowships and graduate assistantships are available. Apply early!  
• Next Start Date: Apply by March 1 (final deadline) to start in August of 2024.

Why the Jenkins Master of Accounting Program?

• Open to Non-accounting Majors . Our ASAP program (online, self-paced) is designed for non-accounting majors to provide accounting fundamentals to prepare for the MAC program.
• Applicable Curriculum from Faculty with Industry Experience . Our curriculum is taught by senior faculty who bring real-world experience and academic research.
• Flexible Learning: Choose from our on-campus or online options—both programs offer the exact same curriculum, renowned faculty, cost efficiency and CPA eligibility. Earn your degree in as little as 12 months or up to 6 years.
• Personalized Career Counseling: Our year-over-year 95-100% job placement rate is one of the reasons students choose the Jenkins MAC. We achieve this by one-on-one counseling and annual career events attended by top companies who come to us to hire accounting professionals.
• Diverse, Supportive and Caring Community. Our faculty and staff are deeply invested in knowing you as a student. Not only will you get a top-ranked degree, but you will also build lifelong professional and personal connections.
• AACSB Accredited and STEM-Designated: The Jenkins MAC program is one of the few to be AACSB accredited and STEM-designated, meaning our curriculum challenges and prepares you to work in fast-growing sectors within accounting. We offer GMAT Waiver! Many of our applicants meet the criteria to waive their GMAT scores.

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• Summer 1: Feb 1 for fellowship or assistantship consideration; Mar 1 for all other candidates
• Summer 2: Feb 1 for fellowship or assistantship consideration; Mar 1 for all other candidates

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Our innovative online accounting degree allows you to engage with the Jenkins Master of Accounting Program on your terms, at your pace. Gain advanced knowledge about commercial law, tax accounting, auditing, data analytics and more. Enjoy true flexibility as you earn a top-ranked degree and accelerate your career.

Eligibility

Admission to the MAC program is highly competitive. Successful applicants demonstrate:

• Strong intellectual performance and academic promise, evidenced by previous undergraduate and graduate work as well as GMAT scores;
• Leadership skills, maturity, creativity, initiative and teamwork orientation;
• Engagement and involvement in the classroom and community;
• Please be aware that admissions decisions are based on a combination of the factors outlined above. Although GPA and GMAT are important factors, high scores in either or both of these areas does not guarantee admission.

Prerequisites for Admission:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting from a regionally accredited college or university;
• A bachelor's degree in any major provided the student has completed seven prerequisite courses .

Students are admitted to the program twice a year, for Summer and Fall semesters. An application check of required materials, upcoming admission deadlines and events, as well as information about GMAT waivers, is available on the Online MAC webpage .

Plan of Study

Our 31-credit hour Professional Online MAC program offers the utmost flexibility in an accounting program. You may earn a top-ranked MAC on your own time from anywhere in the world.

Career Prospects

The Jenkins Online Master of Accounting prepares program graduates for management-level accounting jobs. The program is designed for early and mid-career professionals - both in and outside of the accounting field. If you are looking to change careers or gain the knowledge necessary to advance from your current role, you will receive personalized career counseling, tailored to meet your career goals and aspirations. If you’ve considered pursuing Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification, the Jenkins Master of Accounting degree provides the foundation you need.

News and Announcements

Mar 31, 2022

MAC Student Studies Halfway Across the World in Vicenza, Italy

Noryari Santiago-Carpio is currently enrolled in NC State's online MAC program 4,500 miles away in Vicenza, Italy. Santiago-Carpio became involved with NC State after seeking out a flexible, online master's program. 

Mar 2, 2022

Branching Out in the Online MAC Program

Online student Jenny McClamroch has jumped out of her comfort zone to pursue a career change to accounting in the NC State MAC program. As a full-time, stay-at-home parent and student, she continues to grow and defy all expectations. 

Nov 24, 2021

NC State Jenkins Online MAC Program Ranked Among The Best

University HQ and Academic Influence have ranked The Jenkins Online Master of Accounting Program in their most recent releases of Best Online Master’s in Accounting Programs. 

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Accounting (acc).

Analysis of accounting data that are useful in managerial decision making and in the control and evaluation of the decisions made within business organizations. An introduction to basic models, financial statement analysis, cost behavior analysis and cost control procedures.

Prerequisite: ACC 210

Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer

Financial reporting concepts, the accounting information generating process, reporting practices, financial statement preparation, and the interpretation and analysis of financial statements. Basic accounting principles and concepts, the accounting cycle, income measurement, and internal controls.

The course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of managerial accounting concepts. Students will analyze accounting data that are useful in managerial decision making and in the control and evaluation of the decisions made within business organizations. Credit will not be allowed for both ACC 220 and ACC 200 .

The course focuses on the fundamental concepts of individual income taxation. It is suitable for business and nonbusiness students. Students will apply tax law learned in the course to a real world setting by conducting tax research and preparing actual income tax forms and returns.

Typically offered in Spring and Summer

This course covers the basic principles and concepts of financial and managerial accounting. Students will learn about the role of accounting in business including how to prepare basic financial statements and how accounting information is used by: (1) external stakeholders (i.e., stockholders, creditors and government) to evaluate the financial performance of an organization; and (2) internal users (management) to fulfill the planning, control and performance evaluation functions.

This course cannot be used to satisfy degree requirements for the accounting degree or the business degree within the Poole College of Management. This course does not substitute for either ACC 210 or ACC 220 .

Presentation of accounting material at the 200-level not normally available in regular course offerings, or offering of new courses on a trial basis. Course may be taken multiple times only if topic is different.

This course introduces the conceptual framework of financial accounting and process of developing professional standards along with the foundations of accounting and reporting systems. Students are provided an in-depth analysis of the income statement, the balance sheet, the statement of cash flows, and the reporting process. The course also covers measurement and reporting issues for major categories of assets on the balance sheet.

Prerequisite: ACC 210 with a C+ or better

A continuation of topics introduced in Intermediate Financial Accounting I [ ACC 310 ]. Topics include the Statement of Cash Flows, the Statement of Stockholders Equity, accounting for investments in equity and debt securities, liabilities, leasing, pension and post-retirement benefit plans, deferred income taxes, revenue recognition, and various forms of stock-based compensation plans.

Prerequisite: ACC 310 with grade of C- or better

Basic income tax principles and procedures (including research and planning) with an emphasis on all types of entities and business transactions. Exposure to a range of tax concepts within the framework of financial reporting.

Prerequisite: ACC 210 with a grade of C- or better

Typically offered in Fall and Spring

Accounting is an information system that supports business processes and decision-making through record-keeping, reporting, and control. This course covers transaction cycles, related internal controls, and the use of computer applications (Microsoft Excel and Access, SAP, and Sage 50) to collect, organize, analyze, and report accounting data. Students will design, develop, and implement a database in this course.

Prerequisite: BUS 340 and ACC 210 with a grade of C- or better

Conceptual framework of how businesses work, value generation and reporting. Interpretation of financial statements and their use in valuation of the firm.

Prerequisite: ACC 210 , BUS 320 , and (BUS/ ST 350 or ST 312 or ST 370 or ST 372 )

Cost Accounting for Effective Management focuses on the development and use of managerial accounting information in planning, control, and decision making activities and in designing and implementing business strategies. Integration of performance measurement and cost control with corporate strategy.

Prerequisite: ACC 210 with C- or better and ACC 200 or ACC 220 with a C- or better

Typically offered in Fall only

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems integrate and streamline data across an organization into one complete system that supports the needs of all end users. ERP systems are also the primary source for data analytics repositories (warehouses, marts, lakes). As ERP systems contain business data, risk management is paramount. This course focuses on ERP systems implementation, business processes, risk and security, and analytics. As NCSU is a member of the SAP University Alliance (UA), you will have the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience with the SAP ERP system and SAP Analytics Cloud software. Upon completion of this course, you will earn the SAP UA Certificate. Credit will not be allowed for both ACC 440 and MBA 515 .

Prerequisite: BUS 340

Introduction to auditing practice and theory. Focuses on developing skills for interpreting business strategies and identifying related business risks that may impact the risk of material misstatement in financial statements, describing internal control solutions to those risks, identifying evidential sources, and designing strategies to provide assurance about the financial statements, internal control over financial reporting, and other business information.

Prerequisite: ACC 311 with a C- or better and ACC 340 and (BUS/ ST 350 , or ST 312 , or ST 370 , or ST 372 )

An overview of the theory, practice, and design of internal audit activities. Examine industry standards and the professional practices of the internal audit. Evaluate risk and controls related to operations, information technology, fraud, and compliance. Design and manage assurance activities. Assess audit evidence and communicate engagement results.

Prerequisite: ACC 210 with grade of C- or better and ACC 340

Students will develop and apply their data analytics skills by analyzing case studies built around real business problems and real data. Case studies are designed around the full analytics lifecycle which encompasses the business problem, data, analysis, and decision. Students will learn to identify and explain business problems that can be addressed with analytics. They also will learn to determine which analytic methods are best suited to solve particular problems and will evaluate the impact of applying analytic methods. Finally, they will learn to explain the results of an analytic model and how those results impact the business "bottom line.

Prerequisite: BUS 351

To enhance the understanding and integration of financial statement preparation, management reporting, analytics, and forecasting necessary to control and improve performance. The course is designed to work through the major process life-cycles and tools deployed within accounting and finance organizations that support the information needs that executives depend on for decisions that create competitive advantage. The course reflects, through simulation and practical application, the role that Corporate Finance plays in support of a firm's strategies and business operations. The course is designed for students with career interests that include operational accounting, financial analysis, financial planning, corporate finance, information systems, business and operations management, public accounting, and consulting.

Prerequisite: ACC 311 and BUS 351

Accounting and reporting for state and local governments, including budgeting and financial analysis. Accounting for nonprofit organizations emphasizing voluntary health and welfare organizations.

Presentation of material not normally available in regular course offerings, or offering of new courses on a trial basis.

Detailed investigation of topics of particular interest to advanced undergraduates under faculty direction on a tutorial basis. Credits and content determined by faculty member in consultation with the associate department head. Individualized/Independent Study and Research courses require a "Course Agreement for Students Enrolled in Non-Standard Courses" be completed by the student and faculty member prior to registration by the department.

A full-time accounting-related professional internship. Participants will communicate with instructor weekly over the course of the internship to discuss progress and insights. A post-internship interview and paper is also required. Internships may vary in duration from 8 to 15 weeks. Individualized/Independent Study and Research courses require a Course Agreement for Students Enrolled in Non-Standard Courses be completed by the student and faculty member prior to registration by the department. This form can be obtained from the Accounting department or from the Poole Office of Undergraduate Programs.

Prerequisite: Completion of ACC 310 and ACC 311 . Restricted to accounting majors. Departmental approval required.

A study of law and regulation as a structure in which to develop business goals and strategies. Students will examine those elements of law and regulation that are a context for ethical business behavior. Students will also study the provisions oflaw and regulation including case-law that must be followed as a part of the strategic planning process and in the process of implementing business methods and procedures.

Prerequisite: MAC Program

Typically offered in Spring only

Study of complex financial reporting topics affecting U.S. corporations. Focus on the underlying business rationales associated with transactions/events triggering the complex financial reporting issue. Topics will include international accounting, consolidations, mergers and acquisitions, derivatives, SEC reporting, and other emerging issues.

A study of key business decision made and tools used by CFOs in their executive management roles. Students will focus on managerial analysis tools (e.g., business plans; budgeting) and finance issues (e.g., funding alternatives, treasury, and cash management). The course will include management skills related to the CFO, such as negotiations, leadership, delegation, interactions with boards, etc.

Typically offered in Fall and Summer

A study of how accounting and operating information is used in management planning and decision making. Students will apply advanced costing models and design and evaluate management decision making information systems. Topics will include issues that are appropriate for consideration by executive management and the board of directors.

A study of the tax consequences of business, financial, and personal wealth-planning transactions. Students will examine the economic or legal context of transactions along with the non-tax motives of the transacting parties. The course will consider the efficiency of tax strategies in terms of their impact on net cash flows and other financial reporting effects.

A study of research methods, procedures and tools used to develop solutions to technical and policy-oriented business problems. Students will consult various competent authorities on taxation, accounting, auditing, and general business in the development of business problem solving techniques.

This course will focus on the tax implications of cross-jurisdictional and multi-jurisdictional business activities from a state and international standpoint. We will also evaluate how the international provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 impacted multinational corporations' effective income tax rates.

R: ACC 530 Advanced Income Taxation

A study of how business strategies use information technology (IT) as an efficient enabler of redesigned core business processes. Students will focus on how the use of IT affects risk management by eliminating certain risks and introducing others. Students will examine IT control solutions used to address IT risks and will address issues affecting assurance engagements related to IT systems.

The course is a "hands-on" process management context how transactions flow through the enterprise to manage, measure, and report performance and how the consequences of design and system alternatives may enhance performance.

Organizational managers and board members recognize the importance of effectively managing information technology (IT) assets - to meet business objectives and to thoughtfully manage IT related business risks. This course examines the key principles related to auditing information technology processes and related controls, and is designed to meet the increasing needs of audit, compliance, security, and risk management professionals. There are no required prerequisites for this course, however, it is helpful to have had ACC540.

R: PCOM Graduate Students

A study of the impact of business risks on the design and performance of audit procedures to detect material misstatements in financial statements. Students will be exposed, through a case-based approach, to significant business issues related to audit planning, risk assessment and auditor response, corporate governance, reporting, and other significant business issues affecting audit professionals in their first years of employment.

In this course we will teach the skills needed to identify many of the situations where the method of accounting for tax purposes for revenue and expense differs from that used in financial accounting. Focus will be placed on analyzing and outlining those differences in a concise and visual manner in order to assist upper management understand the tax implications of their operational and financial accounting decisions. To assist us in this, we will utilize analytic tools that are regarded as required knowledge by today's tax departments. After a brief review of basic analytics skills, we will focus on more advanced analytic tools which will be reinforced with tax-focused examples and assignments specifically to allow the student to apply these featured analytics topics in tax situations. An undergraduate degree and basic tax and accounting knowledge required.

R: Graduate Standing or NDS

In this course, we will teach the skills needed to understand and identify many aspects of the state income tax apportionment process. Focus will be placed on the calculations and analyses required to present the state and local tax information in such a manner as to assist upper management in the business-expansion decision-making process. The tax apportionment process requires a solid understanding of database management. To assist us in this, we will utilize database management tools that are considered required knowledge by today's tax departments. After a brief review of introductory database management topics, we will focus on more advanced database management topics which will be reinforced with tax-focused examples and assignments specifically created to allow students to see these featured database management topics when applied to tax scenarios. An undergraduate degree and basic tax and accounting knowledge required.

In this course we will examine the different definitions of book income and taxable income with a focus on accounting for income taxes under ASC 740. Students will contrast the principles of conservatism reflected by generally accepted accounting principles and by the tax law. In addition, students will learn how to utilize regression analysis and scenario analysis to provide additional insights about these tax topics and to forecast future effective tax rates. Tax-focused examples and assignments created specifically to allow the student to apply regression analysis in tax situations will reinforce the technology covered in this course. In addition to utilizing regression analysis, this course will examine tax technical subjects to provide the student sufficient knowledge to complete the examples and assignments. An undergraduate degree and basic tax and accounting knowledge required.

In this course we will continue to examine the different definitions of book income and taxable income but the primary focus will be on examining tax disclosures in financial statements and gaining an understanding of how they can be used for financial statement analysis. We will also carry out regression and scenario analysis to provide additional insights into disclosed tax information. These types of insights are of significant benefit and often utilized in decision making by company management and financial analysts employed by investment funds. The skills learned will be reinforced with tax-focused examples and assignments created specifically to allow the student to apply regression and scenario analysis in tax situations. In addition to utilizing regression and scenario analysis, this course will examine tax technical subjects to provide the student sufficient knowledge to complete the examples and assignments. An undergraduate degree and basic tax and accounting knowledge required.

In this course we will focus on tax project management and tax process documentation skills. Students will develop an understanding of project management in the context of a tax provision process assessment for a hypothetical company, Project Clarity. Students will also develop an understanding of internal control best practices and how they apply to a corporate tax department's tax provision process. In addition, they will develop the skills necessary to identify improvements within the tax provision process and learn how to prepare a flow chart of the process. An undergraduate degree and basic tax and accounting knowledge required.

We will teach visual analytics to enhance the value and quality of the tax information provided to decision makers in an organization. All aspects of tax including planning, tax provision work, compliance and controversy work will be covered. The focus will be on state and local nexus, sales and use taxes, and foreign bank account reporting (FBAR) requirements. Students will also learn to manipulate data into a visual front end so that those reviewing the data with the purpose of decision-making will have an easier time reading and interpreting the data analytics. An undergraduate degree and basic tax and accounting knowledge required.

In this course, we will teach the skills needed to understand and identify more advanced aspects of the state income tax apportionment process, including combinations and consolidations. The student will gain knowledge in the areas of data query language, data definition language, and data manipulation language using structured query language. Students will learn more advanced tools to retrieve, define, store, and update state income tax data in a database management program. These tools will be reinforced with tax­ focused examples and assignments specifically created to allow the student to see these featured topics when applied to tax scenarios. An undergraduate degree and basic tax and accounting knowledge required.

Visualization helps us see and understand the story the data tells us. In this course, students will be introduced to an interactive data visualization tool which allows users to select specific tax information and customize the format of visualization to assist in the management decision making process. Students will learn how to use this tools to increase the relevance and usefulness of tax data. The software will be used in specific tax-related applications, including foreign bank account reporting exposure and compliance, country by country reporting, state income tax exposure, compliance data and risk analysis. An undergraduate degree and basic tax and accounting knowledge required.

The course is focused on the importance of data security with respect to all financial data but specifically tax data. It also covers the area of tax data warehousing from the standpoint of the differing financial detail needs of a tax department and the benefits of utilizing a Cloud solution. Students will gain insight into data securing learning protection of networks and cryptography with emphasis on the data security in a tax focused environment. An undergraduate degree and basic tax and accounting knowledge required.

This course provides an opportunity to learn and apply various data analytics techniques to a business case to support management's decision making. This course utilizes analytics tools and technology in an advisory context. Specifically, you will be learning and using Excel, Access and PowerBI tools, as well as Word to summarize your analysis. Soft skills are essential in today's environment. This course also helps to strengthen these skills including written communication (formal and informal), critical thinking and data analytics.

R: MAC or MBA Program

Course objectives dependent upon unique circumstances motivating offering of course. Timely curriculum innovation the primary motivation. Departmental consent required.

Knowledge and skills needed to advance professional accounting career. Strategic communication of self and ideas in professional and classroom settings. Diagnosis of organizational culture. Impression management and appropriate business behavior. Leadership of individuals, group dynamics, and team building.

This course is part of the AICPA-NASBA Experience, Learn and Earn Program. Applied Accounting Profession Laboratory will provide non-degree credits contributing to the semester hour requirement for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification/licensure.

R: Undergraduate Degree in Accounting; Non-Degree Students Only

This course is part of the AICPA-NASBA Experience, Learn and Earn Program. Excel Essentials: A New Professionals Guide to Spreadsheet Fundamentals will provide non-degree credits contributing to the semester hour requirement for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification/licensure.

This course is part of the AICPA-NASBA Experience, Earn and Learn Program. In the highly complex and technical accounting world, professionals must communicate accurately and concisely with clients and regulatory agencies. This course provides a comprehensive look at communication strategies, styles, and techniques, both written and oral, that will benefit an accounting professional.

This course is part of the AICPA-NASBA Experience, Learn and Earn Program. Advanced Topics in Financial Accounting and Reporting will provide non-degree credits contributing to the semester hour requirement for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification/licensure.

Advanced topics not otherwise included in curriculum by advanced graduate students on a tutorial basis. Determination of credits and content by participating faculty in consultation with Director of Graduate Programs. Departmental consent required

This course is part of the AICPA-NASBA Experience, Learn and Earn Program. Topics in Advanced Taxation for the Accounting Professional will provide non-degree credits contributing to the semester hour requirement for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification/licensure.

This course is part of the AICPA-NASBA Experience, Learn and Earn Program. Topics in Advanced Auditing for Accounting Professionals will provide non-degree credits contributing to the semester hour requirement for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification/licensure.

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Use Risk and Analytics to Become a Strategic Leader

Tap into the growing field of enterprise risk management and acquire strategic decision-making and analytics skills, essential for executive leadership roles, with our new master's program.

Why Risk and Analytics at NC State Poole?

Our part-time, online Master of Management, Risk and Analytics concentration (MRA) combines innovative coursework in risk management and data analytics with real-world business application, providing a unique, unparalleled education that paves a path toward organizational leadership. Learn key facts about our program:

Risk Managers are in High Demand

Salaries in the field have recently risen over 14%, and NC has been among top-5 states hiring for risk professionals. Our program will teach you to identify risks and strategically position the organization for success.

20 Years of Excellence in Risk Management Education

Through our renowned Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Initiative, our faculty pioneer ERM teaching and research, earning global recognition as leaders in the field. You will learn from the top risk experts who publish industry reports and are cited in national media.

Our Rich Network of Risk Management Leaders

In addition to career coaching and other services through the Poole Career Center, risk and analytics students have direct access to the ERM Initiative, its faculty, industry partners and thought leadership events.

Program Delivery: Unmatched Flexibility

The program can be completed entirely online and asynchronously, typically in two to three years. Students have the option to take some evening and hybrid weekend courses.

Start Dates: January or August

We maintain several rounds of application deadlines and accept applications on a rolling basis. We encourage to apply early to be considered for scholarships.

Add Optional Global Experiences

Students can take weeklong courses outside of the U.S., with options available in countries such as France, Switzerland, Germany, Brazil, and South Africa.

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Meet Mark Beasley , director of Enterprise Risk Management Initiative and professor of accounting, and Ericka Kranitz , director of the Risk and Analytics master’s program and professor of practice of accounting – both teaching in the program. Watch as they talk about the benefits of developing risk and analytical skills for career advancement and how the program can lead to a variety of new career opportunities .

Meet Our Students

Our Risk and Analytics master’s program attracts a dynamic group of individuals ranging from mid- to senior-level professionals in risk management and various business functions to early career enthusiasts eager to break into the thriving field of risk management. They bring with them rich life and professional experiences, all sharing a common hunger to ascend to strategic leadership and decision-making roles, regardless of their current field. Get to know a few of our exceptional students.

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Tracy Edwards Climbs Ladder, Closes Disparities

A Raleigh native and NC State alumna, Tracy Edwards has accomplished a lot during her 23-year career in the pharmaceutical industry. Now, Tracy is embarking on a career shift into patent work, leveraging her degree in risk management and analytics. With an eye on the gender gap among patent agents, she’s determined to create opportunities and reduce disparities for future generations.

Learn about Tracy’s journey

Meet Emily Perzanoski, Vice President of Global Commercial Resource Management, Exiger

While working as a risk researcher with Exiger, Emily traveled to the Middle East and later relocated to Romania to support company’s global expansion efforts. Emily’s career has grown to managing global risk and making data-driven decisions – which ultimately led her to the MRA program.

Learn more about Emily

Zach Kraszeski Lands Senior Data Specialist Role With Caterpillar Digital

After just a few months into starting MRA journey, Zach was approached by a former colleague on LinkedIn to explore a job opportunity that he eventually landed. Beyond putting risk and analytics skills in his toolbox, Zach found that the interdisciplinary nature of the program has equipped him to be a stronger, more strategic leader.

Read Zach’s story

The discussions we have in class are by far my favorite part of the program. We have students in pharmaceuticals, nursing, consulting and more… Because of that diversity, I’m not only learning from each professor, but each student – because I get to see how they take what we’re learning in class and apply it to their fields on a daily basis. Tiffany Fragoso Senior Analyst, Customer Service (Metrology Laboratory Lead), Collins Aerospace Risk and Analytics master’s student

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The Master of Management, Risk and Analytics concentration (MRA) maintains several rounds of application deadlines. We accept applications on a rolling basis, and students can choose to start the program in  January or August . Learn about the admissions process and apply early to be considered for  scholarships .

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The Department of Accounting and Finance provides a high-quality accounting and finance education that integrates technical skills with the development of personal attributes necessary for the continued growth and success of our graduates. We help our students build competence in technical accounting knowledge, communication, and critical thinking, as well as analytical, interpersonal, and technological skills. We offer competitive academic scholarships to assist students desiring to enter the program.

The Department of Accounting and Finance offers two undergraduate degrees, the   Bachelor of Science in Accounting   and the   Bachelor of Science in Finance . These degrees have led to professional certification and career success for many aspiring accounting and finance professionals.   The Department also offers an   Accounting concentration   within the MBA degree. This degree provides an ideal choice for students seeking an advanced degree with an accounting emphasis or desiring to obtain the 150 semester hours of course work required to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

The Department of Accounting and Finance has a rich legacy of educating business professionals with a strong comprehension of accounting. We were the first accounting program at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to receive the prestigious accreditation of AACSB International. This recognition provides evidence of the Department’s focus on maintaining highly-qualified faculty and high standards in student learning. Graduates of the Accounting Department regularly complete requirements for professional certifications such as the CPA and the CMA. In fact, the Accounting program is one of the largest producers of African-American Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in the nation.

Each year, our accounting majors are recruited by the Big Four accounting firms as well as national and regional accounting firms, Fortune 500 companies, and industrial firms, and large governmental agencies. These companies also offer an abundance of opportunities for summer internships. Thank you for taking time to explore how our department can contribute to your future success.

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We are recognized as one of the world’s leading academic centers of innovative accounting thought leadership and research. We strive to not only produce important new research insights, but also to impact accounting practice and policy making, as well as to bring those research insights into the classroom, ensuring our students are knowledgeable about the latest developments in our field. Our research interests include:

• How tax policy shapes real firm decisions and financial accounting
• International accounting
• Accounting standard setting
• The role of information in captial and debt markets
• Managerial accounting for decision-making and performance measurement
• Cost system design
• Innovation and disclosure
• Equity analysts
• Disclosure in IPOs, SPACs and entrepreneurial ventures
• Private equity
• Accounting issues in sectors such as banking and healthcare

Our faculty members: View our accounting faculty members’ bios here.

Our PhD Program: The objective of the Accounting PhD program is to prepare students for successful academics careers in research oriented universities. We provide rigorous research training and PhD seminars by academic leaders in the field, as well as close mentoring.

Learn about our UNC Tax Center , which builds bridges between tax scholars, policy makers and practitioners who share an interest in evidence-based tax research.

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The Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree provides a broad business education and a specialization in accounting issues and skills. Students develop interpersonal, teamwork and problem solving skills, and learn how to apply technology in the accounting field.

What can I do with a degree in accounting?

With an accounting degree, graduates often pursue a career as a professional accountant in business or government, or in business fields such as management consulting and financial management. Job titles include but are not limited to: accountant, financial analyst, real estate assessor, forensic actuary, and FBI agent. Many graduates choose to enter the one year Master of Accounting (MAC) program.

The curriculum includes financial and managerial accounting, taxation, business law and ethics, auditing and accounting information systems. It also includes basic business courses in finance, marketing, organizational behavior and other business functions. Accounting undergraduates choose a concentration in: Financial Analysis Information Systems Internal Audit Managerial Accounting

Courses include:

Introduction to Accounting, Microcomputer Applications for Business and Accounting, Concepts of Financial Reporting, Fundamentals of Accounting, An Introduction to Managerial Accounting, Intermediate Financial Accounting I & II, An Introduction to Income Taxation, An Introduction to Accounting Information Systems

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Dec 13, 2023

Online Grad Finds Flexibility 4,500 Miles from Campus

Fall 2023 graduate Noryari Santiago-Carpio completes the NC State Online Master of Accounting program while living in Vicenza, Italy. 

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Recent MAC Graduate Starts Career, Embraces Public Accounting

Recent alum, Hayden Edmondson, shares about his journey into accounting, his experience in the master of accounting program and his decision to pursue public accounting before shifting to the industry side. 

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Undergraduate Prerequisites

The MAC Program requires that students complete seven prerequisite courses prior to starting graduate level courses.

Applicants may be accepted to the program prior to the completion of all seven prerequisites, but will not be admitted to 500-level courses until all the prerequisites are completed. A C- or higher must have been received in any prerequisite classes already taken.

• ACC 210, 220 and MIE 305 can be taken at NC State, another college, university or community college.
• ACC 310, 311, 330, 450 must be taken at a four-year college, university or Wake Technical Community College.

Students can enroll in these prerequisite courses at NC State University through the Non-Degree Studies Program . The courses can also be taken online through the  ASAP Online Prerequisite Program.

Wake Tech Course Equivalents:

ACC 210 Financial Reporting – ACC 120 ACC 220 Managerial Accounting – ACC 121 ACC 310 Intermediate I – ACC 220* ACC 311 Intermediate II – ACC 221* ACC 330 Tax – ACC 129* ACC 450 Audit – ACC 269* MIE 305 Business Law – BUS 115

*Note that while these Wake Tech courses satisfy the MAC prerequisites, they can NOT be used to satisfy undergraduate degree requirements at NC State.

ASAP: Online Prerequisite Program

The ASAP Program is designed for non-accounting majors who have been admitted to the Online or On-Campus Jenkins MAC Program. The program is intended to provide coverage of fundamental undergraduate concepts/topics necessary for MAC core courses and electives.

Prerequisite Courses

Acc 210 – concepts of financial reporting.

3 credit hours Co-requisites: May be taken along with ACC 220 Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Financial reporting concepts, the accounting information generating process, reporting practices, financial statement preparation, and the interpretation and analysis of financial statements. Basic accounting principles and concepts, the accounting cycle, income measurement, and internal controls.

ACC 220 – Introduction to Managerial Accounting

3 credit hours Semesters offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Analysis of accounting data that are useful in managerial decision making and in the control and evaluation of the decisions made within business organizations. An introduction to basic models, financial statement analysis, cost behavior analysis and cost control procedures.

ACC 310 – Intermediate Financial Accounting I

3 credit hours Prerequisites: ACC 210 with a grade of C+ or better Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Measurement and reporting issues related to cash, accounts receivable, inventories, operating and intangible assets, current and noncurrent liabilities, and stockholders’ equity.

ACC 311 – Intermediate Financial Accounting II

3 credit hours Prerequisites: ACC 310 with a grade of C- or better Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer Theory and professional standards for analyzing and reporting financial topics beyond the balance sheet. Measurement and reporting issues related to leases, pensions, deferred taxes and cash flows are examined.

ACC 330 – An Introduction to Income Taxation

3 credit hours Prerequisites: ACC 210 with a grade of C- or better Semesters offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Basic income tax principles and procedures (including research and planning) with an emphasis on all types of entities and business transactions. Exposure to a range of tax concepts within the framework of financial reporting.

ACC 450 – Risk & Assurance (Auditing)

3 credit hours Prerequisites: ACC 311 with a grade of C- or better Semesters offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Introduction to assurance services objectives, theory, and practices. Focuses on developing skills for interpreting business strategies and identifying related business risks, describing internal control solutions to those risks, identifying evidential sources, providing assurance about those risks and controls, and designing strategies to provide assurance services about the reliability of business information.

MIE 305 – Business Law

3 credit hours Legal principles affecting the conduct of trade related to accountants. Personal and real property; contract law; negligence and accountants legal liability; business and the Constitution.

International Students

International students who have completed one year or more of full-time study as a degree- seeking student in a US four-year institution are not required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.

An official copy of the applicant’s TOEFL scores should be sent to The Graduate School, DI code: 5496.

The Graduate School North Carolina State University 1020 Main Campus Drive, room 2300A Campus Box 7102 Raleigh, NC 27695-7102

• International transcripts require  WES  (or a similar service) evaluations so the admissions committee is informed of their equivalency to U.S. academic credits.  Official copies should be  sent to NC State’s Graduate School , with unofficial copies attached to the transcripts supplied with the application materials.
• In need of additional time and support to strengthen your academic English skills? International students may qualify for graduate conditional admission  through the NC State Intensive English Program.

International students WITH accounting degrees

Students must complete three accounting classes that are considered prerequisites for the program in the United States – Business Law (MIE 305), Income Tax (ACC 330) and Auditing (ACC 450). Prerequisite classes must be completed before the fall semester in which you would start the MAC Program.

International students WITHOUT an accounting degree

Admission is contingent upon completion of  the seven prerequisite courses which include accounting and other courses that are the equivalent of those required for an undergraduate degree in accounting at NC State.

Additional Resources: NC State Office of International Student Services