Penn State’s Master of Accounting (MAcc) program delivers a rigorous and comprehensive foundation in financial reporting, taxation, auditing, and data analytics. Designed to prepare students for CPA eligibility, the curriculum also emphasizes ethical leadership, global business acumen, and emerging technologies. With experiential projects and access to the university's professional networks, students engage in real-world case analyses, internal control design, and corporate governance strategy. Graduates are equipped for high-impact roles in public accounting, forensic auditing, financial consulting, or corporate finance.
Designing an internal audit program for a multinational subsidiary
Analyzing GAAP vs. IFRS treatment of intangible assets
Developing a forensic accounting toolkit for fraud detection
Constructing tax planning models for small businesses
Implementing data analytics for transaction testing in audits
Evaluating cybersecurity risk disclosures in financial reports
Creating a blockchain-based ledger simulation
Forecasting firm solvency using financial ratio trends
Developing a training manual for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
Simulating the financial reporting cycle of a manufacturing firm
Analyzing sustainability accounting trends in the energy sector
Creating an Excel-based tool for deferred tax computations
Assessing ethical dilemmas in auditor independence scenarios
Preparing an IPO financial due diligence report
Designing a managerial dashboard with real-time KPIs
Building a cloud-based inventory cost allocation tool
Evaluating lease accounting under ASC 842 changes
Designing an AI chatbot to answer client tax queries
Earn your MAcc and gain the knowledge, credentials, and confidence to lead in a complex financial world.
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