Global Reach. Innovative Programs. Diverse Perspectives.
Schulich Master of Accounting
Open Doors to a Rewarding Business Career
In today’s transformed world, accounting professionals need broader
perspectives. A global mindset. And a greater understanding of the
various business frameworks that affect financial decision-making.
The Schulich MAcc is designed to lead the way.
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“ You’ll earn a highly regarded Master of Accounting degree and enter
a workforce that is looking for accounting practitioners with a
global mindset and a broad perspective
that cuts across a diverse range of industries.”
DEZSÖ J. HORVÁTH, PhD, CM
Dean and Tanna H. Schulich Chair in Strategic Management
Schulich School of Business
A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
Your gateway to the world of business.
Global Reach. Innovative Programs. Diverse
Perspectives. They are the three strategic platforms
on which the Schulich School is built. And they are
all core features of our new Master of Accounting
degree program. It’s a unique program that will offer
unprecedented opportunities to those pursuing a
career as a professional accountant, working either
here in Canada or around the world in a wide range
of industries and sectors.
At Schulich, we have designed an innovative
Master of Accounting program that will equip you to
succeed in today’s increasingly complex and global
business environment.
In just 12 months of intensive study at Canada’s
leading school of management, you’ll master the
critical thinking and financial skills you need for a
rewarding career in this high-demand field.
You’ll benefit from Schulich’s “triple-bottom-line
thinking” – a stakeholder business model that
recognizes that business issues are rarely isolated
from social, political and environmental considerations.
You’ll study alongside students from a variety of
backgrounds as together you develop a well-rounded
understanding and perspective on today’s most
pressing business and accounting issues. And you’ll
gain exposure to the critical legal, regulatory and other
frameworks that impact financial decision-making.
Best of all, you’ll earn a highly regarded
Master of Accounting degree and enter a workforce
that is looking for accounting practitioners with
a global mindset and a broad perspective that cuts
across a diverse range of industries.
We are excited about launching the new
Schulich Master of Accounting program and invite
you to learn more about why it may be the right
degree for you.
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“All Master of Accounting programs
are not created equal. The Schulich
Master of Accounting offers a
unique opportunity for graduates
of liberal arts, science and business
programs to access a rewarding
career in accounting with a global,
multidisciplinary perspective.”
M A RC I A A N N I SE T T E , PhD
Associate Professor of Accounting
Director, Master of Accounting Program
Schulich School of Business
PROG R AM AT A GL ANCE
TERM 1
M AY – JU LY
Financial Accounting Fundamentals
Management Accounting Fundamentals
Managerial Finance
Economic Environment of Business
Business Administration and the Law
I N T E R SESS I O N T E RM
AUGUS T
Effective Case Analysis
Intermediate Financial Accounting I
T E RM 2
SEP T EM BER – DECEM BER
Intermediate Financial Accounting II
Complex Financial Reporting Issues
A MULTIDISCIPLINARY PERSPEC TIVE.
Management Accounting and Control Systems
Credentials in High Demand.
Master of Accounting
The Schulich Master of Accounting (MAcc) program
is specially designed to place you on the fast track
to professional accounting certification. With a May
start and a 12-month full-time study format, you can
complete this highly practical degree in a condensed
time frame and benefit from the strong demand for
accounting professionals in today’s business world.
Real-World Curriculum
Whether your goal is to become a professional
accountant or pursue another career in business, the
Schulich MAcc will provide you with a breadth of
knowledge that will help to differentiate you from
other accounting graduates.
Studying real-life business cases alongside students
from diverse educational backgrounds, you’ll develop
critical analytical skills that will allow you to consider
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the broadest possible perspectives when making
financial decisions. You’ll also gain knowledge about
the multiple frameworks, including legal, regulatory,
global, ethical and governance, in which financial
decisions are made.
Two Streams of Study
As a student in the Schulich MAcc program, you will
choose between two streams: the CA Accredited Stream
and the Management Accounting Information Stream.
The Management Accounting Information Stream
is ideal for students interested in pursuing a management
role. Graduates of the CA Accredited Stream will
qualify for immediate entry into the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of Ontario’s Professional Program, which
culminates in writing the Canada-wide Uniform
Final Exam in September of each year as a candidate
for Canadian Chartered Accountant (CA) designation.
Introduction to Income Tax
Auditing Standards and Applications
Multi-Competency Case Analysis for Accountants
T E RM 3
JA NUA RY – A PRI L
Advanced Financial Accounting
Auditing Information Systems
CA Accredited
Stream
Management Accounting
Information Stream
Integrative Case Analysis
for Accountants
Advanced Cost and
Management Accounting
Advanced Income Tax
Strategic Management
Accounting and Analysis
Advanced Auditing
Information Systems
Quantitative Methods
Operations Management
Learn more at: schulich.yorku.ca/macc
“ Today’s financial services sector requires accounting
professionals with the sort of broad business
perspective that Schulich is known for. That’s why
I believe graduates of Schulich’s new Master of
Accounting will be well received by employers.”
< CO L L EE N J O H N STO N ( B BA ’ 8 2 )
Group Head Finance and Chief Financial Officer, TD Bank Group
2012 Recipient of Canada’s CFO of the Year Award
“ Schulich’s MAcc curriculum is a long-awaited
answer to the business world’s call for accounting
practitioners with a greater diversity of perspective
on the impact of decisions on all stakeholders.”
> W I L LY K RU H ( M BA ‘ 8 3 )
Partner, KPMG LLP
Global Chairman-Consumer Markets
National Leader-High Growth Markets
OPEN DOORS.
Choose a rewarding career.
In today’s increasingly complex and global business environment, there is a need for
accounting professionals with a broader focus on corporate social responsibility, sustainability
and ethical decision-making.
Your Schulich Master of Accounting will open up a variety
of career opportunities in all sectors and industries,
including banking, finance and government. The
program will also serve as an excellent foundation for
students considering a PhD in accounting.
Career Choices
Accountants are employed in a wide variety of progressive
roles, including auditing, financial reporting, strategic
financial and tax planning, cost accounting and capital
budgeting, as well as management and controller
positions in major organizations, professional service
firms and the civil service.
PROG R AM HIGHL IGHTS
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Open to graduates of all programs including arts,
science and business
Advice and Support
Schulich’s Career Development Centre is staffed
by experienced professionals with industry expertise
who offer career counselling and job placement
assistance through on-campus recruitment sessions
by leading Canadian and international firms,
industry-specific information sessions, career fairs,
alumni mentoring, online résumé databases for
prospective employers and more.
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Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants
of Ontario
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Internationally renowned Faculty who are editors and
board members of leading accounting journals
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Case-based learning and intensive application sessions
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Diverse student mix and multidisciplinary perspectives
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Numerous student clubs and organizations including the
Schulich Accounting Society, Finance Association and
Case Analysis Club
Learn more at: schulich.yorku.ca/cdc
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On-campus recruitment by major accounting firms
including Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, Ernst & Young, BDO
and Grant Thornton
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“The Schulich Master of Accounting
is dedicated to the development
of accountants with diverse
views and backgrounds who will
be uniquely positioned to succeed
in today’s competitive business
environment.”
L I N DA T H O R N E , PhD, C A
Professor of Accounting
Chair, Accounting
Schulich School of Business
A WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION.
Your competitive advantage.
Schulich is widely regarded as a leader in management education and ranked among the world’s leading business schools.
The time is right to pursue your Master of Accounting degree. Take the first step to a rewarding career today.
Admission Criteria
• An undergraduate honours degree from a recognized
university with a minimum B average in the
last two full years of academic work (or equivalent)
• Acceptable scores on all measures of the
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
or Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
• Proof of English proficiency (if English was not
the language of study)
• Relevant full-time work experience is preferred
(post-undergraduate degree) but not required
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Application Process
Apply on-line at: schulich.yorku.ca/apply
• Application and supplementary essays
• Two recommendations
• Official GMAT or GRE scores
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary
institutions attended (sent directly to Schulich
from issuing institution)
• Detailed résumé of employment history
• Application fee
• Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)
• Interviews required on a select basis
FA ST T R ACK YOUR ACCOUNTI NG C A REER
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May start date: Enter immediately following
undergraduate degree
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12-month full-time program allows for direct entry
into ICAO Professional Program
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Program timing is aligned with industry recruiting
For application deadline details, please visit:
schulich.yorku.ca/macc
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