Master of Accounting

Program Overview

Sprott's Master of Accounting (MAcc) is an intensive program designed to prepare students for a professional accounting career. It provides direct access to the CPA Canada Common Final Examination (CFE) and exempts students from the CPA Canada Professional Education Program (PEP). The program focuses on developing advanced accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and professional competencies through a combination of CPA PEP direct access courses and master's degree courses. Graduates have a high employment rate and can pursue careers in various sectors as professional accountants, auditors, financial analysts, or management consultants.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Sprott's Master of Accounting (MAcc)

Overview:

• Gateway to a professional accounting career.
• Exemption from the CPA Canada Professional Education Program (PEP).
• Direct access to the CPA Canada Common Final Examination (CFE).

Objectives:

• Prepare students for the accounting profession competencies.
• Develop case writing confidence for the CFE.
• Build an integral professional network through internship experience.

Program Description:

• Intensive program tailored for individuals with a prior undergraduate degree in commerce, business, or a related field.
• Focus on developing advanced accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and professional competencies.
• Emphasis on case writing and analysis to prepare students for the CFE.

Outline:

Full-Time Program Structure:

• Two consecutive summers of full-time study on campus in Ottawa.
• Internship.
• Two online courses in the Fall term following the first summer of study.

Part-Time Program Structure:

• Evening classes over 24 months.
• All courses delivered on campus in Ottawa.

Course Schedule:

• CPA PEP Direct Access Courses:
• CPA Core 1 & 2
• CPA Elective 1 & 2
• CPA Capstone 1 & 2
• CPA Elective 3 & 4
• Master's Degree Courses:
• Professional Accounting Cases 1 & 2
• Strategy for Professional Accountants
• Data Analytics for Professional Accountants

Module Descriptions:

• CPA PEP Direct Access Courses:
Cover the core competencies and technical knowledge required for the CPA Canada Professional Education Program.

Teaching:

• Faculty with Extensive CPA Experience:
Instructors are experts in the accounting profession, providing up-to-date knowledge and insights.
• Professional Case Markers:
Students receive feedback on their cases from experienced exam markers, enhancing their case writing skills.
• Intentionally Capped Program:
Fosters close connections among students, faculty, and alumni.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
Professional Accountant, Auditor, Financial Analyst, Management Consultant.
• Opportunities:
Employment in various sectors including private, public, and not-for-profit organizations.
• Outcomes:
100% of MAcc graduates were employed within 6 months of graduation (based on a survey of 2021 graduates).