MAcc BAP Presentation

Master of Accounting Program Presentation

​Minnesota State University, Mankato

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What does MAcc stand for?

• Masters Degree

• Business Degree

• Master of Accounting

• Accounting

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How long does it take to complete the MAcc Program (as a full-time student)?

• 1 year (3 terms)

• 2 years (4 terms)

• 1 year (2 terms)

• 2 years (5 terms)

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How many credits are in the MAcc Program

• 24

• 30

• 32

• 40

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How many credits are in a standard undergraduate degree?

• 100

• 140

• 120

• 160

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How many credits are needed to obtain your CPA?

• 120

• 130

• 140

• 150

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How many exam sections are on the CPA?

• 4

• 5

• 3

• 2

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What percentage of MAcc graduates pass all four sections of the CPA on their first attempt?

• 40-50%

• 50-55%

• 65-70%

• 75-80%

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What are the advantages of getting the MAcc

• In depth understanding of accounting

• Preparation for the CPA

• More opportunities down the road

• All of the above!!

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MAcc graduates report feeling more connected to their fellow students than in undergrad.

• True

• False

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Is the MAcc affordable?

• Yes

• No

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How are the classes delivered in the MAcc?

• In-person

• Asynchronous Online

• Synchronous Online

• A mixture of both Synchronous and Asynchronous online

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How long is a typical class in the MAcc?

• 1 hour

• 1.5 hours

• 2 hours

• 3 hours

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How many classes are taken during the MAcc?

• 12

• 15

• 20

• 30

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Does the MAcc need to be completed within one year?

• Yes

• No, it can be completed on a part-time basis

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Is the program set classes that everyone takes?

• Yes, everyone takes the same classes

• No, there are a lot of choices

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Is the MAcc geared towards audit or tax?

• Audit

• Tax

• Neither

• It's your choice!

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What certificates can you get while completing the MAcc?

• Assurance Certificate

• Tax Certificate

• Both!

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When can you start the MAcc?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• All of the above

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When should you apply for the MAcc?

• After completing 5 upper-level accounting courses

• After graduation

• After being accepted into the college of business

• Whenever you remember

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What is the job placement rate of MAcc graduates?

• 99.99%

• 97%

• 96%

• 90%

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What was the first year Minnesota State University, Mankato had a MAcc program?

• 2001

• 1987

• 2013

• 2020

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If I have a low GPA, I should still apply for the MAcc program.

• True

• False

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What is a typical semester for a full-time student?

• 6 classes per semester

• 8 classes per semester

• 3 classes per semester

• 3 classes per session, 6 per semester

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How are MAcc courses different than the undergraduate courses?

• Deepened and refined accounting knowledge

• Strengthened business communication

• Practical application of accounting concepts

• All of the above!

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What are common fears about graduate programs?

• I'm not graduate school material

• I'm tired of being in school

• Too expensive

• All of the above are common fears

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How do employers support MAcc students?

• Allow students to work part-time

• Pay CPA exam fees & providing study materials

• Providing bonuses for CPA completion

• All of the above!

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What program from the MNSU COB has the highest post-grad salary?

• MBA

• MAcc

• Accounting

• Finance

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Why should you be a MAcc Graduate Assistant?

• Discount on the MAcc (9 free credits per semester) & other compensation

• Gaining a better understanding of financial concepts (teaching Acct 220)

• Getting to know the faculty better

• All of the above

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What is the best part of being a MAcc GA?

• Hanging out with Dr. Pike

• Interacting with other students

• Listening to Dr. Pike's Stories

• All of the above

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Who is the director of the MAcc Program

• Professor Rosacker

• Professor Pike

• Professor Fingland

• Professor Zhang

Thank you!
Questions?