Master of Accounting (MAcc)

The world’s financial markets are demanding greater corporate transparency and higher quality financial reporting. As a result, there is a need for highly-trained accounting professionals with critical thinking skills and integrity. Come be a part of it!

• Globalization of capital markets
• Worldwide movement towards one accounting language
• Shift from rules-based to judgment-based accounting standards
• Technology-driven corporate reporting
• Emergence of non-financial and environmental stewardship reporting

The Jones Graduate School of Business is thrilled to announce the return of the Master of Accounting (MAcc) degree, beginning in the fall of 2016.

• World-class accounting faculty
• Curriculum designed for students with non-business undergraduate academic backgrounds
• Just one year to launch a career
• Segue into global professional services firms
• Accomplished and supportive alumni network
• Scholarships to attract diverse, bright talent

News & Noteworthy

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  Catching Up with Tim Griffy

  When Tim Griffy started college, he was focused on a different path than his eventual career. “Most kids don’t aspire to become accountants when they grow up. I was no different. I wanted to be a lawyer.” Until he took his first accounting course. “I really enjoyed it.”

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  PCAOB at the Jones School

  In October of 2012, the Jones School accounting group emerged in the thick of transformative business thought when the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) hosted its third public meeting on auditor independence and audit firm rotation at Rice University.

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  Estimates and Judgments

  by John Fogarty '78

  After more than 35 years in the auditing profession, I have consistently failed to describe to non auditors and accountants what we do. Here goes another attempt!