Integrated Master of Accounting Program
The Integrated Master of Accounting program is a five-year program of undergraduate and graduate coursework that allows outstanding students to earn the B.S.B.A. and the Master of Accountancy or Master of Professional Accounting degrees at the same time.
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The Walton Integrated Master of Accountancy Program (IMAcc) is a five-year program of undergraduate and graduate coursework that allows outstanding students to earn the B.S.B.A. and the Master of Accountancy (MAcc) OR Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc) degrees at the same time.
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Just the Facts
How Much? How Long?
Who can enroll?
How Do I Enroll?
Admission to Walton College masters programs is selective. Enrollment in each program is limited.
Just the Facts: Integrated Master of Accounting
Program Length
5 Years
Students accepted into the integrated degree program may concurrently enroll in undergraduate and graduate level courses.
Start Date
Student's Senior Year
The professional curriculum, which begins in the student's senior year, includes specially designed accounting courses taught in relatively small classes by full-time faculty members.
Admissions Info
Do I Qualify to Enroll?
Complete your undergraduate degree and meet additional requirements. View Requirements
Entrance Test
GMAT
A valid GMAT exam is required for admission review. This would include any students previously admitted to the Integrated Master of Accountancy program who wish to pursue the MACC degree program. Please review our full master’s admissions policies.
Application Deadline
February 15
Application deadline is February 15 of student's junior year.
Total Estimated Cost
$20,763*
*Cost estimate is for 30 graduate hours of in-state tuition and fees. Additional tuition
costs applied for the undergraduate portion of the program; and any costs associated
with out-of-state students and international students.
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Career Outlook
The accounting department at the Walton College enjoys strong relationships with corporate partners. These corporate connections are enhanced through networking events, speaking events, and academic activities – culminating in employment opportunities.
The Value
- Employer-driven demand to be CPA-ready
- Higher average starting salary and better job placement opportunities
- Outstanding internship opportunities + mini-semester course options during spring semester of senior year
- Receive excellent CPA preparation + Becker review
- Be ahead of the game, apply one year in advance and get into the program
- Out-of-state students from neighboring states can receive non-resident tuition waiver extension to a fifth year if qualifications are met
- Our program is AACSB Accredited
Admissions
- Only open to University of Arkansas Accounting majors
- Students must have completed or be enrolled in ACCT 37203 (Intermediate Accounting I) and ACCT 38403 (Fundamentals of Taxation I) to be eligible to apply
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Application deadline is February 15th of Junior year
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Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, both overall and in Accounting courses to be considered for admission
- Students with an overall GPA of 3.2 or greater qualify for a GMAT waiver
- More information is available in the Graduate Catalog
Career Development
Close ties with our corporate partners facilitate recruiting and networking opportunities, internships, and careers.
Students can participate in corporate internships, career counseling, and take advantage of all the Walton College Career Services has to offer.
Courses and Program Schedule
The Walton IMAcc is a 24-month program that provides a solid grounding in accounting and business theory. Students complete their undergraduate requirements in tandem with 30 hours of graduate courses to complete both their undergraduate and graduate degrees at the end of the two years.
Course Listing
Fall Semester – Year One – Senior Year
Undergraduate Courses, as needed
Students should take undergraduate courses as needed.Spring Semester – Year One – Senior Year
Spring Internship Opportunities
Students are strongly encouraged, but not required, to participate in an accounting internship.Undergraduate Courses, as needed
Students should take undergraduate courses as needed.Compressed Audit and Cost Courses, if needed
If needed, students should take compressed audit and cost courses.Graduate Elective Courses, as available
Students should take graduate elective courses, as available.Summer Semester – Year One
Internship Opportunities
Students are strongly encouraged, but not required, to participate in an accounting internship.Study Abroad Opportunities
Students are encouraged, but not required, to participate in study abroad opportunities.Fall Semester – Year Two
ACCT 59503: Auditing Standards
Professional aspects of financial statement auditing and registered auditors. Including ethics and legal responsibilities; internal control testing; critical evaluation of evidence; application of sampling; and reporting problems.ACCT 58703: Advanced Taxation
In-depth coverage of the tax treatment of corporations including advanced tax issues. Introduction to tax research including the organization and authority of tax law; accessing and using the tax law; and, applying tax law to taxpayer scenarios.Graduate Business Elective
3-9 hours of approved graduate business electives.Graduate Accounting Electives
3-9 hours of graduate accounting electives.Spring Semester – Year Two
ACCT 54103: Advanced Financial Accounting
Integrated course which examines the financial reporting, tax, managerial, systems and auditing aspects of major corporate restructurings arising from events such as mergers, acquisitions, spinoffs, reorganizations and downsizing.ACCT 54303: Fraud Prevention and Detection
An examination of various aspects of fraud prevention and detection, including the sociology of fraud, elements of fraud, types of fraud involving accounting information, costs of fraud, use of controls to prevent fraud, and methods of fraud detection.Graduate Business Elective
3-9 hours of approved graduate business electives.Graduate Accounting Electives
3-9 hours of graduate accounting electives.AACSB Accreditation
The Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program is accredited by the AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB accreditation assures quality and promotes excellence and continuous improvement in undergraduate and graduate education for business administration and accounting.
Federal Title IV Licensure Requirement
In the State of Arkansas, the 120-credit hour undergraduate degree alone does not meet the 150-credit hour education requirement for CPA licensing. However, if you have successfully completed 30 hours of upper-level accounting coursework above the Principles and Principles II level, have successfully completed Governmental/Nonprofit Accounting, and have successfully completed 120 hours of coursework, the Arkansas State Board of Accountancy will allow you to apply for eligibility to begin writing the Uniform CPA Examination with approval from the William Dillard Department of Accounting. You will not be eligible for licensing until after you have successfully completed 150 hours of coursework. All accounting coursework must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
Passing the Uniform CPA Examination is the first step in becoming licensed. The William Dillard Department of Accounting’s master’s degree programs will allow you to have completed all requirements both to write the exam and to be licensed in Arkansas. Be aware that all states require at least 150 hours for licensure, with each state having unique examination eligibility requirements. Those requirements can change over time. The various State Boards ultimately make the decision as to whether a student qualifies for Uniform CPA Examination eligibility. Occasionally, State Boards may also enforce unpublished requirements or change requirements during an academic year. Students should work closely with the Department CPA Examination Advisor to select the appropriate coursework for CPA Exam qualification purposes for the state where licensure is desired. It is not necessary for you to physically take the CPA Exam in the state where you are seeking licensure. The exam is administered at Prometric testing sites across the country.
The State Boards of Accountancy provide possible avenues for license reciprocity between states once licensure is achieved. However, both the professional requirements for licensure and the reciprocity agreements vary by state and occur well after coursework is complete. Therefore, we cannot make a specific determination of when requirements will be met for either of these.
Dr. Barry Bryan is our CPA Advisor and will work with you on questions about the exam or the licensing process. If you are interested in a state other than Arkansas, be sure to contact him as soon as possible to discuss that state’s requirements.
The Northwest Arkansas Community
Join a supportive and engaging community located in the vibrant business network of Northwest Arkansas, with over 300 Fortune 500 companies with a presence in the region.
Business leaders and Walton alumni are closely connected to the college, not just during your studies, but throughout your career.