Tracks
BGSU's
MAcc program features three tracks -
- Accounting and Auditing
- Information Systems Auditing and Control (ISAC)
- U.S. Federal Income Taxation
The Accounting and Auditing track is designed
for individuals who plan a career in public accounting, or private industry.
It emphasizes the international aspects of business and provides a foundation
for information systems auditing, the two public accounting areas on the "fast
track" for current and future growth. The Accounting and Auditing
core courses
are:
- ACCT 622 Contemporary Financial Accounting Issues
- ACCT 654 Business Assurance Services
- ACCT 655 Advanced Information Systems for Accountants
The Information Systems Auditing and Control (ISAC) track
is designed for those interested in information systems auditing and control,
systems security, computer audit services consulting or computer consulting
careers. It also is an excellent choice for students seeking an auditing
career because it provides the information technology background required
to service many clients. It offers graduates the skill-based knowledge necessary
to launch a career that bridges the gap between technology and accounting,
an area experiencing explosive job growth! The Information Systems Auditing and Control
core courses are:
- ACCT 556 Information Systems Auditing and Control
- MBA 521 Business Data Communications
- MBA 571 Business Systems Analysis
- MBA 580 Information Technology Security
The U.S. Federal Income Taxation track is designed for those who plan
a career in taxation. MAcc graduates are prepared for a satisfying career
in one of the field's traditional high demand specialities. The Taxation
Core courses are:
- ACCT 544 Estate Planning
- ACCT 643 Federal Taxation and Management Decisions
- ACCT 645 Taxation of Partnerships / Flow-Through Entities
Course descriptions for specific courses can be found here.
In addition to these requirements, students are required to choose two electives and complete the courses required for each of those. |
