Accounting

Bruce Koch, PhD, MPAC Program Director

The master of professional accounting program is designed to prepare graduates for leadership responsibilities in professional accounting. The program is constructed with the following objectives:

• To transmit, in-depth knowledge and broaden the understanding of the fundamental disciplines, techniques and ethical dimensions involved in providing professional accounting services in the public, private, and governmental sectors of accounting. Depth of knowledge is developed in the cost, financial, tax, information systems, and auditing disciplines. Breadth of understanding is enhanced through the study of financial  statement analysis, management control systems, and additional graduate business course work.
• To develop leadership and management skills essential for taking direction of the accounting function across a broad range of enterprises.
• To develop student awareness of the needs of communities beyond the boundaries of their profession.
• To sharpen essential professional skills including critical thinking, effective written and oral communication, working effectively in teams, and a proficiency in the use of the computer for information search, retrieval, problem solving, and communication.