MAc PROGRAM
ON-CAMPUS MAc CLASS OF 2013 EXCELS ON CPA EXAM Each year, accounting students throughout the country undertake the grueling four-part CPA exam. Despite the exam’s complexity and difficulty, Auburn’s Master of Accountancy (MAc) students have historically surpassed other accounting programs. The MAc Class of 2013 is no exception. “Our consistently strong pass rates are a testament to the excellent instruction provided by our faculty and to the outstanding students we continue to enroll into the program each year. We are so proud of these students.” said Amy Murphy, MAc Program Director.
CPA EXAM AUBURN MAc PROGRAM NATIONAL PERCENT SECTION CLASS OF 2013 PASSING AVERAGE CPA Pass Rates Repeat and First-Time Candidates First-Time Candidates
FAR
95%*
48%**
AUD
88%*
46%**
REG
91%*
50%**
BEC
88%* 57%**
* Source: Students’ Official CPA Exam Score Reports on first attempt. ** Source: The National Percent Passing rates for the 1st and 2nd Quarters of 2013 were obtained from Lamar Harris, Executive Director of the Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy. The Auburn MAc students sat for FAR and AUD during the first quarter of 2013 and REG and BEC during the second quarter.
For more information about the On-Campus MAc Program, please contact Colby Lakas, MAc Program Assistant Director at colby.lakas@auburn.edu. For more information about the online option, please contact Amy Murphy, MAc Program Director, at amy.murphy@auburn.edu. 16
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Fall 2013