Accounting (M.Acy.)

M.Acy. Accounting

Build expertise in critical thinking, communication, and technology to thrive in accounting careers.
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Program Overview

The M.Acy. program is accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. For more than a century, AACSB accreditation has been synonymous with the highest standards in business education. Fewer than 200 universities worldwide earn accreditations in both business and accounting.

Course Work

This program requires undergraduate accounting background course work before applying to the program and while enrolled. (Most undergraduate accounting degrees meet these requirements.) The M.Acy. degree requires 15 hours of core courses and 15 hours of business and accounting electives. Core courses include studies in financial accounting, tax, research and ethics. The program offers three areas of specialization with electives to be selected from a set of accounting and business courses. No thesis is required. The core courses meet the research and ethics requirement to take the CPA exam in Texas. Additionally, courses in the program can be used to satisfy the 150-hour education requirement in Texas.

DegreeConcentrationHoursThesis OptionMinor Option
Degree
M.Acy.*
Concentration
No concentration
Hours
30
Thesis Option
Non-Thesis
Minor Option
No minor
Degree
M.Acy.
Concentration
Auditing and Analytics
Hours
30
Thesis Option
Non-Thesis
Minor Option
No minor
Degree
M.Acy.
Concentration
Information Technology**
Hours
30
Thesis Option
Non-Thesis
Minor Option
No minor
Degree
M.Acy.
Concentration
Professional Accounting and Reporting
Hours
30
Thesis Option
Non-Thesis
Minor Option
No minor
Degree
M.Acy.
Concentration
Taxation
Hours
30
Thesis Option
Non-Thesis
Minor Option
No minor

*Current Texas State students within the undergraduate accounting program with at least 90 semester credit hours of undergraduate coursework are eligible to apply for the B.B.A./M.Acy. 5-year integrated program.

**Applications for the Information Technology concentration will no longer be accepted effective fall 2024.

What Our Alumni Say

“My experience at Texas State is one I cherish because of the accounting faculty and the M.Acy. courses. They were challenging and made me think outside-the-box to gain new perspectives. I developed a solid understanding of accounting that helped in my internship and in my career. ˮ

– Rodrigo Saldierna, M.Acy. Class of 2022, Audit Associate, RSM

Program Details

The Big-4, mid-tier, regional and local firms frequently recruit current students for accounting internships and full-time positions. Graduates are hired in public accounting firms and companies throughout the region and beyond.

Program Mission

The McCoy College of Business Department of Accounting is dedicated to preparing our diverse student population for professional success in an ever-changing global economy. The Master of Accountancy (M.Acy.) degree broadens the educational experience of individuals preparing for a career in public accounting. Students explore the social, ethical, and environmental effects of accounting information on those who rely on it for their decision-making needs. The M.Acy. program can be used to satisfy the 150-hour education requirement for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam in Texas. An undergraduate degree in accounting is not required.

Career Options

The program prepares students for careers in many areas, including:

  • public accounting as an auditor, tax professional, forensic accountant, or business consultant
  • industry as an internal auditor, controller, financial analyst, or chief financial officer
  • government as an IRS agent, FBI agent, or defense contract auditor
  • not-for-profit organizations
  • education as an accounting academic

Program Faculty

The Department of Accounting has research faculty who publish in diverse areas of accounting including auditing, financial accounting, fraud, managerial accounting, governmental accounting and tax. Faculty members' research has been published in top-tier journals including The Accounting Review; Journal of Accounting and Economics; Accounting; Organizations and Society; Accounting Horizons; Auditing and Behavioral Research in Accounting. Faculty engage in research and intellectual contributions that impact the practice of accounting, enhance the understanding of the accounting discipline, and improve the process of educating future accountants.

Contact The Graduate College for general questions about getting started with your application, funding your degree, and more. If you have program-specific questions after reviewing the program details, we encourage you to contact the following individuals.

Graduate Advisor
Dr. Kasey Martin
businessgraduate@txstate.edu
512.245.2566
McCoy Hall (MCOY), Room 431

Graduate Advisor
Dr. Diego Vacaflores
businessgraduate@txstate.edu
512.245.3591
McCoy Hall (MCOY), Room 530

Advisor Support/Program Inquiries
Laurie Brown
Laurie.Brown@txstate.edu
512.245.3897
McCoy Hall (MCOY), Room 433

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Application Deadlines

DeadlinesU.S. CitizenInternational
Deadlines
Fall - Priority
U.S. Citizen
January 15
International
January 15
Deadlines
Fall - Standard
U.S. Citizen
June 1
International
June 1
Deadlines
Spring
U.S. Citizen
October 1
International
October 1
Deadlines
Summer I
U.S. Citizen
April 1
International
No Admission

This program's deadline is firm. This type of deadline means the application and other application requirements must be submitted by the program's specified deadline day. View the department's website for supporting document deadlines.

Funding Information
Applications must be complete by the priority deadline to be considered for certain types of funding.

Decision Timeline
This program reviews applications on a rolling basis.

Admission Requirements

The items required for admission consideration are listed below. Additional information for applicants with international credentials can be found on our international web pages.

  •   Review important information about the online application.

    • $55 Nonrefundable application fee, OR
    • $90 Nonrefundable application fee for applications with international credentials

      Review important information about application fees.

    • baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university. (Non-U.S. degrees must be equivalent to a four-year U.S. Bachelor’s degree. In most cases, three-year degrees are not considered. Visit our International FAQs for more information.)
    • a copy of an official transcript from each institution where course credit was granted
    • a competitive GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses) (Effective Fall 2024: an overall competitive GPA or a competitive GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work, plus any completed graduate courses)
    • background course work*

    All Concentrations

    Before applying to the program, applicants must have completed either:

    Texas State undergraduate accounting majors with at least an overall 3.2 GPA and a 3.4 GPA in upper-level accounting courses and who earn an “A” the first time taking ACC 3313 and a “B” or better in one additional upper-level accounting course may apply to the graduate program before completing ACC 3314 and additional upper-level accounting courses.

    MAcy/BBA

    Before applying to the program, applicants must have completed either:

    Review important information about transcripts. Official transcripts, sent directly from your institution, will be required if admission is granted.

  • GRE or GMAT

    • official GMAT/GRE (general test only) not required for applicants with a last-60-hours GPA of 3.5 or higher. If the last-60-hours GPA falls below the minimum requirement of 3.5, the official GMAT or GRE (general test only) with competitive scores will be required in order to be considered. The Graduate College will notify applicants via email should this occur.
    • The GRE or GMAT requirement may be waived for Texas State accounting undergraduate students who:
      • provided at least two forms of recommendation from Texas State faculty
      • earned a minimum of a 3.0 GPA or higher in upper-level accounting courses taken at Texas State University
      • earned a minimum of 3.2 GPA or higher in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work

    For potential test waiver information, please visit the McCoy College of Business GMAT/GRE Waiver website.

    Effective Fall 2024

    • official GMAT/GRE (general test only) not required for applicants with an overall 3.5 GPA or a 3.5 GPA in your last-60-hours of undergraduate course work. If the last-60-hours GPA falls below the minimum requirement, the official GMAT or GRE (general test only) with competitive scores will be required in order to be considered. The Graduate College will notify applicants via email should this occur.
    • The GRE or GMAT requirement may be waived for Texas State accounting undergraduate students who:
      • provided at least two forms of recommendation from Texas State faculty
      • earned a minimum of a 3.0 GPA or higher in upper-level accounting courses taken at Texas State University
      • earned an overall 3.2 GPA or a 3.2 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work.

    Effective Spring 2025

    • official GMAT/GRE will not required for applicants

    For potential test waiver information, please visit the McCoy College of Business GMAT/GRE Waiver website.


    Approved English Proficiency Exam Scores

    Applicants are required to submit an approved English proficiency exam score that meets the minimum program requirements below unless they have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent from a country on our exempt countries list.

    • official TOEFL iBT scores required with a 78 overall and minimum individual module scores of
      • 19 listening
      • 19 reading
      • 19 speaking
      • 18 writing
    • official PTE scores required with a 52 overall
    • official IELTS (academic) scores required with a 6.5 overall and
      • minimum individual module scores of 6.0
    • official Duolingo scores with a 110 overall
    • official TOEFL Essentials scores with an 8.5 overall

    This program does not offer admission if the scores above are not met.
    Review important information about official test scores.

    • responses to specific essay questions (two essays are required):
      1. Why have you chosen to pursue a graduate business degree at Texas State University? What do you hope to accomplish during your time in the program?
      2. Tell us about your three most significant accomplishments. Why do you view them as such? What lessons did you learn from them?
      3. optional personal statement: in cover-letter format, you may address the admissions committee about anything related to your background, application, and/or desire to attend graduate school at Texas State University
    • resume/CV detailing your work experience, extracurricular and community activities, and honors and achievements
    • two forms of recommendation from persons best able to assess your ability to succeed in graduate school

    The essay requirement may be waived for Texas State accounting undergraduate students. 

    Review important information about documents.

  • The essay requirement may be waived for Texas State accounting undergraduate students who:

    1. earned a minimum of a 3.2 GPA or higher in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (Effective Fall 2024: earned an overall 3.2 GPA or a 3.2 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work)
    2. earned a minimum of a 3.0 GPA or higher in upper-level accounting courses
    3. provided at least two forms of recommendation from Texas State faculty
  • Admission to all graduate business degree programs is competitive and designed to identify those who have the ability, interest, and maturity to manage the rigors of the programs as well as the potential for future professional growth; therefore, the admissions committee will carefully consider all aspects of your professional and academic background. The admissions committee will also closely review the qualitative elements of your application, such as letters of recommendation, quality of written essays, relevant work experience, extracurricular and community activities, honors, and achievements, and other personal characteristics that will enhance diversity in academic programs.

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