The Rice MAcc: Your Path to CPA Success
- All Majors Welcome
- Be CPA-Ready in 10 Months
- GMAT/GRE Waivers
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The Rice MAcc Helps You Meet Requirements to Sit for the CPA
Earn your Master of Accounting at top-ranked Rice University in Houston that provides both the technical knowledge needed to pass the CPA exam and an interdisciplinary understanding of how business and accounting interact. For Rice MAcc grads, success is a given. Take your first step toward a brighter future. Request information to learn about our curriculum, world-renowned faculty and more.
CPA Exam Eligibility
In our 10-month program, we fully educate you in accounting and data analytics (including auditing), and ensure that you meet the 24 credits needed to sit for the CPA exam. Our curriculum includes 9 of the credits. You'll complete the other 15 before joining the program.
A Curriculum That Counts
Rice MAcc students consistently excel on the CPA exam, and almost all pass all four sections on the first try. Our STEM-designated curriculum prepares you with the technical accounting and business skills needed for the CPA exam, regardless of your undergraduate major.
Experience That Matters
We recognize the value of real-world expertise. That's why we offer courses like Accounting and Audit Regulation, offered in conjunction with the Deloitte Leader-in-Residence program. Subject-area experts discuss cutting-edge accounting topics like ESG reporting and cryptocurrency.
Exceptional Career Results
Be confident about your career prospects. 98% of our students secure jobs before graduation. As a Rice MAcc, your lifelong opportunities for career advancement are excellent. Many of our alumni work at the Big Four firms and have job titles like managing partner, chief financial officer and executive vice president.
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Applications for the Rice MAcc Class of 2026 open in July. Candidates may be eligible for a standardized test waiver. Let's chat.
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