MPAcc
Master of Professional
EDWARDS
SCHOOL O F BUSINESS
UN I V E R S I T Y OF S A S K A T C H E W A N
Accounting
Prestigious
Adventurous
Curious
Studious
Ambitious
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What is MPAcc?
The Master of Professional Accounting Program
(MPAcc) has been designed to prepare graduates
for the world of professional accounting, with the
knowledge and skills they need to function in a
highly competitive business environment.
This program takes your accounting and
undergraduate education to the next level. We
continue to develop your critical thinking skills so
you can better apply your knowledge to identify,
stimulate and participate in the creation of
workable solutions for organizations.
Our bright, talented students are exposed to
leading-edge lectures, cases and professional
skills workshops. In addition, we give students
the opportunity to develop an appreciation for
the academic research process and academe as a
career choice.
A Comprehensive
Education for your
Diverse Future
Joey Muzzin
2011 Grad
Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan
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Master of Professional
Accounting
MPAcc is a graduate degree program that attracts students from across Canada. It
provides an alternative route for students seeking the CPA designation in Canada.
MPAcc runs for two terms over consecutive summers from May to August.
Upon completion of the MPAcc program, students go on complete the CPA
Capstone 2 and will be eligible to write the Common Final Examination.
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Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan
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Edwards is committed to providing
an outstanding student experience.
The overall retention in the B.Comm.
program in 2012-2013 was 93.00%. We
offer hundreds of thousands of dollars
in scholarships, specialized programs
for first-year students and accessible
Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan
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What will I Study?
Year 1
811 - Performance Management I
813 - Financial Reporting I
814 - Finance I
815 - Assurance I
816 - Taxation I
992 - Research Project
Year 2
821 - Performance Management II
823 - Financial Reporting II
824 - Finance II
825 - Assurance II
826 - Taxation II
890 - Integrative Capstone
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Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan
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Lindsey Frostad
2011 Grad
Admission Requirements
Admission to the program requires a four-year university baccaluerate degree
in business with an accounting major. Students must demonstrate their ability
to pursue advanced study, with a minimum 75% average in the last two years of
undergraduate study.
The following courses in Canadian accounting, auditing and tax must be successfully
completed by the time students enter the program:
3 cr. Intermediate Financial Accounting I
3 cr. Intermediate Financial Accounting II
3 cr. Advanced Financial Accounting
3 cr. Intermediate Managerial/Cost Accounting
3 cr. Advanced Managerial/Cost Accounting
3 cr. Taxation (Corporate and Personal)
3 cr. Auditing/Assurance
3 cr. Intermediate Finance
3 cr. MIS (Management Information Systems)
3 cr. Strategy and Governance
3 cr. Business Law
6 cr. Economics
3 cr. Statistics
For a detailed list, please refer to CPAlearningwest.ca
How to Apply
Visit www.edwardsmpacc.ca and select “Apply for Admission
Now.” Complete the online application by creating your own
Login ID and password and select “Grad Studies - MPAcc
Program” when prompted. If you have questions about the
application process, please feel free to contact our office at:
mpacc@edwards.usask.ca
In addition to completing your application online, please mail
or e-mail the following supporting documents:
Supplementary Application Form (SAF)
Resume
Transcripts
Letters of Recommendation
Proof of Immigration Status
Application Fee
To mailing address: Edwards Master of Professional Accounting Program
Edwards School of Business
25 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A7
Or email:
mpacc@edwards.usask.ca These documents should be received by our office no later than
December 31 to ensure timely assessment of your application.
DEADLINE: November 30 (17 months prior to start date)
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Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan
The Edwards School develops business professionals to build nations.
The Edwards School of Business creates opportunities for dynamic learning and critical thinking.
We are grounded in our values of authenticity and integrity. We embrace the teacher-scholar
model, and deliver our mission through faculty with strong academic and professional expertise.
Our culture celebrates diversity and embraces pluralism. We engage our stakeholders to build value
in their communities.
Edwards Master of Professional Accounting Program
Edwards School of Business
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