MPAc
| MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANCY
PREPARING
INNOVATIVE LEADERS FOR GLOBAL IMPACT
Growing Demand This is a HISTORIC MOMENT for accounting education in California. New Board of Accountancy standards that took effect in 2014 require those seeking a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in California to complete five years of postsecondary education at an accredited college or university. The UC Davis Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) exceeds these standards. Our nine-month program includes advanced courses in auditing, tax and financial reporting, international accounting, ethics and communications. You’ll learn global accounting standards that apply to publicly traded firms, and U.S. standards that apply to many smaller corporations and businesses.
WE INVITE YOU to learn more about the MPAc and how it can help you achieve your personal and professional goals.
As a UC Davis MPAc student, you’ll join a diverse community dedicated to the highest professional accounting standards— and to making a positive impact on the world.
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I’m WELL PREPARED for the CPA exam—and I gained the COMMUNICATION and TEAMWORK skills necessary for being an auditor. The MPAc program made my DREAM COME TRUE. S U S I E W A N G MPAc 14
KPMG | San Francisco, Calif. Audit Associate PREVIOUS POSITION
Consulting Intern New Century Ltd. | Liverpool, England PREVIOUS DEGREE
BA, Accounting and Finance University of Liverpool, Management School Liverpool, England
Accelerate Your Career HOT HIRING SECTOR |
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
predicts that the accounting field will see jobs increase by 13 percent by 2022. More than 2,000 new accounting graduates
Our program starts with a Meet the Firms event—a valuable opportunity to network with representatives from diverse companies and gain insight into the best match for your professional goals.
CO R P O R AT E CO N N E C T I O N S
We have successfully partnered with major accounting firms and agencies to recruit MPAc graduates. ■■
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BDO USA LLP
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Brown Fink Boyce & Astle LLP
prepare for your professional advancement. We help you bridge your classroom
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Burr Pilger Mayer Inc.
experience with the global job market. Through a series of dynamic activities
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California Board of Equalization
and workshops, you'll develop the tools and resources to accelerate your career.
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California Department of Finance
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California State Auditor
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Campbell Taylor & Co.
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CohnReznick
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Crowe Horwath LLP
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Deloitte LLP
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Ernst & Young LLP
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Franchise Tax Board
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Gallina LLP
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Gilbert Associates Inc.
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Grant Thornton LLP
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KPMG LLP
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Macias Gini & O’Connell LLP
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Matson and Isom
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McGladrey LLP
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Moss Adams LLP
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Noell Agnew & Morse LLP
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Novogradac & Co. LLP
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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
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Walmart eCommerce
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WTAS LLC
are hired by private companies each year in California alone.
OUR APPROACH |
THRIVE |
Our career development team works closely with you to
Whether you choose a Big Four accounting firm, a local CPA office,
corporate accounting, government auditing, nonprofit work or another arena, we’ll help prepare you to launch a rewarding career.
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The program is rigorous, and professors engage, CHALLENGE and encourage students to strive for excellence. I gained the knowledge and skills necessary for a SUCCESSFUL career in accounting.
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Deloitte LLP | Sacramento, Calif. Audit Associate PREVIOUS POSITION
Fund Accountant | State Street Bank | Sacramento, Calif. PREVIOUS DEGREE
BS, Finance, Risk Management and Insurance California State University, Sacramento
The UC Davis Edge We PREPARE you to become a PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT in a challenging nine-month program. Our Master of Professional Accountancy program exceeds California’s new education requirements for CPAs. The comprehensive curriculum includes advanced coursework in accounting, financial reporting, tax reporting and analysis, and opportunities to examine and hone professional ethics and build your communication skills. You’ll graduate with a definitive edge in the competitive global accounting industry. Your UC Davis MPAc experience and University of California master’s degree will provide a solid foundation for a rewarding career.
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Financial Reporting
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Tax Reporting and Analysis
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Auditing and the Accounting Profession
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Accounting Ethics
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Intermediate Financial Reporting Intermediate Tax Reporting and Analysis Managerial Accounting and Controls Communications for Professional Accountants
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Advanced Financial Reporting Advanced Tax Reporting and Analysis Analysis and Use of Accounting Reports Auditing and Attestation Services
I learned the TECHNICAL SKILLS from the greatest accountants in the field. And the program puts a huge emphasis on polishing us as professionals, training us to be EFFECTIVE communicators, presenters and BUSINESS PEOPLE. J E S S I C A A G E E MPAc 13
PricewaterhouseCoopers | Sacramento, Calif. Assurance Associate PREVIOUS POSITION
Program Assistant UC Davis Extension, Corporate Education PREVIOUS DEGREE
BS, Agricultural & Resource (Managerial) Economics University of California, Davis
A Passion for Excellence YOU WILL LEARN from the same outstanding faculty who teach in our nationally ranked MBA program. Our professors are industry experts, actively engaged with the business world through innovative research. They blend their accomplished scholarship and industry know-how to bring accounting lessons to life. Their energy, expertise and enthusiasm transform complex concepts into actionable tools you will use throughout your career. In our small classes you’ll build strong connections with your professors. They will know you by name and work with you to meet your goals. Professor Shannon Anderson is an internationally recognized leader in managerial accounting, performancemeasurement and cost-control systems.
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Accountants are the ‘score keepers’ TRUSTED to provide accurate, truthful information. I seek to instill a sense of larger SOCIAL OBLIGATION, teaching my students not only the technical accounting rules, but also where those rules came from and WHY they matter.
ROBERT YETM AN
Professor of Management Faculty Director Master of Professional Accountancy Program Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Certified Public Accountant | 1994–present 2012 Outstanding Accounting Educator | CalCPA Member, California Ethics Curriculum Committee Graduate School of Management Professor of the Year 2005–2007 and 2009–2010 COURSES TAUGHT
Accounting Ethics Tax Reporting and Analysis
Our Dynamic Community You will feel the ENERGY and CAMARADERIE the moment you arrive on campus. We offer an intimate, vibrant environment in which learning and relationships flourish. You will also benefit from the vast opportunities of one of the world’s top research universities. You will develop close and lasting bonds with our internationally renowned professors, and share a dual commitment with your fellow students to excel as individuals and to see one another succeed. From day one, you’ll start building your network— and honing your teamwork and collaboration skills.
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Applicants have a wide range of GPAs and GMAT scores. Admissions decisions are based on a holistic view of an applicant's experiences, education and background.
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Our program is REDEFINING graduate accounting education. I am enthusiastic about sharing my knowledge and experience with our students, MOTIVATING them to learn, understand—and THRIVE. WILL SNYDER
Executive Director Master of Professional Accountancy Program MBA, University of Southern California | Los Angeles Certified Public Accountant | 1978–present Former partner at Deloitte LLP Almost 40 awards for outstanding teaching 2010 Outstanding Accounting Educator | CalCPA COURSES TAUGHT
Auditing and the Accounting Profession Intermediate Tax Reporting and Analysis Advanced Tax Reporting and Analysis
Admissions THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT seeks candidates with the potential to become innovative leaders ready to make a difference in a rapidly changing global economy.
S U B M I T T I N G YO U R A P P L I C AT I O N
The Master of Professional Accountancy program welcomes applicants whose academic background, professional promise and personal qualities prepare them to meet both
Our Holistic Approach PROFESSIONA
career in accounting. The admissions committee considers all these factors when reviewing your application.
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the rigors of our program—and a successful
We admit students with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university who meet our entrance requirements. While an undergraduate accounting degree is not required, you
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must have successfully completed the following
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courses or their equivalents before beginning our program: Introduction to Financial Accounting,
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PROGRAM COST |
With the demand for CPAs on the rise, MPAc graduates are
expected to earn a considerable return on their financial investment. Estimated fees
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List of outside activities, awards and honors Personal statement Transcripts (with English translation, if needed) 2 recommendations in sealed envelopes or submitted online GMAT or GRE score TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international applicants) US$125 application fee
for fall 2014 are $41,580 for the degree.
FINANCIAL AID |
UC Davis MPAc students
have access to a variety of programs to help defray expenses, including scholarships and student loans. Several private organizations
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offer scholarships to accounting students,
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including CalCPA and the American Institute
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Questions? UC Davis Graduate School of Management Dedicated to preparing innovative leaders for global impact, the UC Davis Graduate School of Management is consistently ranked among the premier business schools in the United States and internationally. The School's faculty members are globally renowned for their teaching excellence and pioneering research in advancing management thinking and best practices. With prime locations in Northern California's economic hubs, the School provides a bold, innovative approach to management education to full-time MBA students and Master of Professional Accountancy students at the UC Davis campus, and part-time MBA students in Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area.
mpac.admissions @ucdavis.edu (530) 752-7658
UC Davis MPAc Program Gallagher Hall One Shields Avenue Davis, CA 95616-8609
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CalCPA
The UC Davis MPAc EDGE
PROFESSOR ROBERT YETMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL SNYDER CALCPA OUTSTANDING EDUCATORS OF THE YEAR 2012, 2010
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FEMALE FACULTY, THIRD HIGHEST IN THE WORLD Financial Times Global MBA, 2014
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U.S. GRADUATES ACCEPTING A POSITION WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF GRADUATION
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2014 CLASS SIZE
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Accredited by AACSB International The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
The University of California, in accordance with applicable federal and state law and university policy, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy,* disability, age, medical condition (cancer-related), ancestry, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran. The university also prohibits sexual harassment. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access, and treatment in university programs and activities. Inquiries regarding the university’s student-related nondiscrimination policies may be directed to (510) 987-9572. *“Pregnancy” includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth. The UC Davis Graduate School of Management continually reviews the MPAc program to provide the best educational experience. The School and the UC Regents reserve the right to change at any time any of its provisions, statements, policies, curricula, procedures, regulations or fees. This brochure has been prepared with the best data available as of August 2014. Managing Editor Timothy Akin | Project Manager/Lead Editor Marianne Skoczek | Design Page Design Group | Printing Fong & Fong | Major Photography Scott Braley, Karin Higgins, T. J. Ushing ©2014 Regents of the University of California
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