Master of Accountancy News

New accountant and auditor jobs are projected to grow by nearly 100,000 from 2020 to 2030, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with licensed Certified Public Accountants (CPA) well-positioned for job prospects. The Fox Master of Accountancy (MAcc) continues to meet the demands of the marketplace for the 11th year in a row, preparing […]

In early 2021, the Young Accounting Alumni Group (YAAG) fulfilled a long-time goal in establishing the Accounting Mentor Program, spearheaded by Anne Engler, BBA ’10 and Joshua Kramer, BBA ’12 and MAcc ’13 and supported by Professor Steve Balsam. Twenty-five alumni connected with 29 students over the course of three months, creating regular opportunities for professional […]

The Fox Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program is celebrating its 10th anniversary in an unusual year due to COVID-19. All classes have been virtual for the fall and spring semesters. The 10th cohort MAcc students have adjusted to the virtual environment, but are looking forward to changes this summer.  “We plan to move to a […]

In honor of the tenth anniversary of the Fox School’s Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program, we recently reconnected with students from the first cohort. Daniel Fox, Albert Merkin and Stephanie Smith reflect on their time at Temple and how the Fox MAcc program set them up for success.   The Master of Accountancy program was established […]

The Fox School Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program attracts students from all over the region who want to succeed as public accountants. Students in the program earn a master’s degree, receive CPA exam support and develop key professional skills.  Three recent alumni of the MAcc program joined a discussion hosted by Graduate Admissions for prospective […]

Master of Accountancy (MAcc) student Morgan Hyman earned a top score on the CPA Exam and is eligible for the prestigious Elijah Watt Sells Award from the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). To qualify for the award, CPA candidates must pass all four parts of the Uniform CPA Exam on the first try and obtain […]

This spring, the Master of Accountancy program had to adjust to a new environment inside and outside of the classroom. Classes moved online, speakers were rescheduled and students scrambled to adjust to testing changes.  One of the spring events, the annual visit to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and the U.S. Securities and […]

Technology continues to change the business world and business education. A familiarity with artificial intelligence, data analytics and automation is quickly becoming a central skill for graduates across all disciplines. For the last few years, the Fox Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program has incorporated these subjects into its special topics summer course. This summer, the […]