Program Description
Admission
Requirements
More Information
In recognition of the extensive body of knowledge needed for the professional practice of public accounting, the Division offers a Master of Accountancy degree program. Students completing the Master of Accountancy program will meet the requirements to sit for the Uniform CPA examination in Missouri and many states that require 150 hours of college study to be eligible to take the professional examination. Students should determine the specific requirements of their state early in their program. Students are encouraged to complete both the undergraduate and graduate accounting programs at Truman. However, students may enter the undergraduate program as transfer students or enter the graduate program after receiving an undergraduate degree at Truman or another university.
Accreditation
The Master of Accountancy Program is accredited by the International Association for Management Education (AACSB). The AACSB is recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and by the Office of Postsecondary Education, U.S. Department of Education, as a specialized accrediting agency for undergraduate and graduate programs in business administration and accounting.
Mission
As a unit of the Division of Business and Accountancy, the accounting program embraces the overall mission and objectives of the Division.
The mission of the accounting programs is to enable undergraduate and masters students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for successful accounting careers or for successful graduate study. The programs include broad-based business knowledge and integrate fundamental liberal arts and sciences skills to equip students as lifelong learners in a global society. The undergraduate program prepares students for careers in management accounting emphasizing management control, decision making, and financial communication. The graduate program provides students with an increased conceptual understanding of the body of accounting and business knowledge and provides professional research opportunities within the framework of advanced topics. The graduate program prepares students for roles in protecting the interests of investors, creditors, and other stakeholders. The graduate program focuses on the public accounting activities of auditing, management consulting, and tax planning.
These programs require that the faculty’s primary focus be on quality instruction and advising, supported by scholarly activities and professional service.
Objectives
In fulfilling the accounting program’s primary focus on quality instruction, the objectives of the accounting programs are:
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to attract and retain a diverse group of students with the academic qualifications and leadership potential necessary for successful accounting careers or graduate study;
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to facilitate the growth and development of students’ analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills within the framework of the accounting courses;
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to provide an environment in which students have leadership and service opportunities which encourage students to assume these roles in their future careers and communities;
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to have faculty who are accessible to students and advise students in educational and career choices; and
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to maintain an environment where faculty engage in scholarly activities and professional services which support the primary teaching mission of the division.
In support of the accounting program’s mission and objectives, the graduate accounting program seeks:
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to attract and retain students who have demonstrated superior academic, professional, and leadership potential at the undergraduate level;
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to further enhance oral and written communication, analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills;
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to challenge students both technically and conceptually with coursework in advanced topics in financial and managerial accounting, auditing, and taxation, and in support fields such as economics, finance, management, and decision analysis; and
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to provide a coherent program for the development of personal and professional skills while also assisting students
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to meet the requirements to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination.
As the accounting programs strive to achieve the objectives of quality instruction, advising, scholarly activities, and professional service, both human and instructional resources must be adequately provided, monitored, and renewed. Consequently, the accounting unit will:
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hire and retain an adequate number of qualified faculty and provide renewal opportunities through support of continuing development activities;
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evaluate faculty based upon their contribution toward program objectives, i.e., quality of instruction, advising, scholarly activities, and professional service; and
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maintain adequate facilities, computer technology, library resources, information databases, alumni networks, and other support services.
To read more about the Master of Accountancy program, including a course description, please see the Business and Accountancy section of the Graduate Catalog.
To be considered for admission, students must meet the following requirements:
1. Must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
2. Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher. Consideration will be given to students who have a 3.00 GPA in the last 60 hours of coursework.
3. Submission of competitive GMAT scores.
4. Submit three letters of recommendation.
5. Submit the following applications:
a. Application for Graduate Admission
b. Master of Accountancy Admission Application
For more information, contact the Accountancy Graduate Program Director:
Truman State University
100 E. Normal
VH 2340
Kirksville, MO 63501-4221
(660) 785-4371