Georgia Southern University offers the Master of Accounting (MACC) degree that can be completed in one year. Students can earn the master degree in accounting as a general program or obtain a specialization in forensic accounting. Students must complete the required prerequisites before they can be admitted into the program. Required advanced courses for the general MACC program include accounting information systems, fraudulent financial reporting and analysis, taxation of corporations and partnerships and other required and elective courses. The MACC program with a concentration in forensic accounting includes concentration courses in expert witnessing, fundamentals of computer forensics and fraud and society. The average tuition and fees for graduate students with a course load of 12 hours or more is $3,800 for a semester.
Kennesaw State University offers the Master of Accounting (MACC) degree that can be earned in one year with one of two specializations, financial reporting and auditing or taxation. Courses include advanced business reporting, issues in managerial accounting, theory of business reporting, special topics in taxation and directed studies in accounting and taxation. The average tuition and fees for graduate students with a course load of 12 hours or more is $2,700 per semester.
The University of Georgia offers the Master of Accounting (MACC) degree. The College of Business has over 20 faculty members. Students without a business or accounting degree are required to complete foundation courses in accounting and business. Courses for the MACC program include advanced accounting, accounting policy and research, financial statement analysis, international financial reporting standards and forensic accounting and fraud examination. Students can decide on a concentration in audit, taxation or audit systems. The average tuition and fees for graduate students with a course load of 12 hours or more is $5,700 per semester.
University of West Georgia offers the Master of Professional Accounting (MPACC) degree. Students without a business degree are required to complete foundation courses, and those without an accounting degree are required to complete preparatory accounting courses. The MPACC program consists of 30 credit hours and includes seminars in financial reporting, tax accounting, assurance services and strategic cost management. The average tuition and fees for graduate students with a course load of 12 hours or more is $2,900 per semester.