M.S. IN ACCOUNTINGFinancial Reporting & AssuranceTax Consulting

ACCOUNTANTS TODAY MUST BE DATA DRIVEN & CLIENT READY.

““Everything today is digital, so to understand accounting you must also understand data. Students in our program are exposed to a unique but critically important combination of accounting and advanced data analytics.”

ERIC NEGANGARDAccounting Professor

Master a SpecialtyGain deep technical knowledge in either Financial Reporting & Assurance or Tax Consulting, while also learning the critical thinking, leadership, and decision-making skills needed to guide teams and clients.

Comprehend the Big PictureClassroom discussions and case studies will immerse you in the types of complex, multidimensional business situations you’ll face in professional practice. Be able to analyze the entire context within which business decisions are made.

Lead from the StartOur management communication faculty will sharpen your ability to communicate and present complex and sensitive information at an executive level. Learn to build teams, give strategic advice, and negotiate smarter.

By completion of the program, most students fulfill the 150-hour requirement for CPA licensure. Check with the board of accountancy for the specific requirements of the state in which you plan to practice.

In nine months and 30 credit hours, learn to use accounting, analytics, and communication skills to solve problems, present information to clients in a clear, compelling way, and be a leader in your firm and in the field.

SAMPLE COURSES

At McIntire, classes engage every student through discussions, presentations, and team-based exercises—a model that best resembles the workplace you’re about to enter. Drawing on different cultural and academic backgrounds, your classmates are ambitious

yet open-minded. And your professors will challenge and support you. Together with these diverse minds, you’ll learn to look at today’s complex business challenges and develop creative solutions.

BE READY TO WORK ANYWHERE.

As business becomes more globally connected, accountants are called to work all over the world. McIntire’s elective Global Commerce Immersion (GCI) courses pair on-campus seminars with a

stint abroad during the January term or spring break. Changing locations annually, GCI courses tackle topics such as “Accounting, Finance and Financial Management in Europe,” “Doing Business Down Under,” and “Consumers and Markets in India.” You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the social, economic, and cultural dynamics affecting today’s global business environment.

Be client ready.

“I pivoted from solidly grasping

accounting concepts to learning

how to ask my team and clients

the right questions to form well-

informed decisions.”

OSATO AIBANGBEE M.S. in Accounting 2016 EY, Staff Accountant (New York, NY)

Accounting for Derivatives

Accounting, Finance and Financial Management in Europe

Accounting Policy

Advanced Financial Accounting

Communicating Effectively as Accounting Professionals

Corporate Financial Reporting

Data Management and Analytics for Accountants

Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation

Financial Trading

Forensic Accounting

Government and Nonprofit Accounting

Introduction to Cybersecurity

Information Technology in Finance

Judgement and Decision Making in Accounting

Leading for Success in the Accounting Profession

Legal Liability and Regulation

Managing Sustainable Development: Business Solutions to Global Challenges

Negotiating for Value

Strategic Cost Management

Tax Research

Taxation of Corporations and Their Shareholders’ Transactions

Taxation of Partnerships and Flow-Through Entities

Taxes and Business Strategy

70–75%SPECIALIZE IN

FINANCIAL REPORTING& ASSURANCE

50–60

25–30%SPECIALIZE IN

TAX CONSULTING

55% WOMEN

18% U.S. MINORITIES

MID - 80%GPA RANGE

STUDENT

ENROLLMENT

Typical Class Profile

35+UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOLS

REPRESENTED

20% INTERNATIONAL

Typical class profile from last three years

92–98%AVERAGE STUDENT

PL ACEMENT R ATE

COMPANIES RECRUIT ING ON GROUNDS300+

How McIntire Grads Find Jobs

Placement statistics over last three years

UVA’S GLOBAL ALUMNI NETWORK

CANADA400+ FRANCE

300+TURKEY250+

CHINA950+

INDIA380+

SOUTH AFRICA50+

AUSTRAL IA190+

U.K .900+

BRAZIL130+

MEXICO100+

This is just a sample of the 150+ countries where alumni live and work.

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3MONTHS AFTER

GRADUATION

OF GRADUATES

SIGN WITH A

BIG FOURFIRM

During the fall recruiting season, you’ll find representatives of major corporations, accounting firms, and financial institutions—your future employers—in the halls of McIntire. Hear from these key players in class and connect with them one-to-one during resume critiques or mock interviews, or over coffee just to chat.

Throughout your studies, the advisers at Commerce Career Services offer individual counseling, employer-specific programs, and a variety of career speakers and panels. They’ll help you connect with recruiters and tap into UVA’s vast global alumni network.

Develop your career strategy.

“Commerce Career

Services offered an

array of career support

and developmental

opportunities that

ultimately helped build my

confidence going into the

recruiting season.”

ADNAN SYED M.S. in Accounting 2018 EY, Assurance Staff (McLean, VA)

For a full list of employers of recent graduates, check out this placement report: www.commerce.virginia.edu/career-services

TOP EMPLOYERS OF RECENT GRADUATES

Corporate Partners

Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP

Deloitte

Ernst & Young

Hantzmon & Wiebel

KPMG LLP

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Other Firms

Alexander Thompson Arnold

Capital One

Cherry Bekaert

CohnReznick

Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP

Equinor

Keiter

RSM US LLP

Stout Risius Ross Advisors, LLC

Wiss & Company, LLP

Love your study breaks.

Charlottesville, Va., is a cultural hub in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with great restaurants, arts organizations, and shops in town and wineries, breweries, and hiking trails just outside town.

Two hours from D.C. and accessible to all major East Coast cities, Charlottesville puts you close to the best business opportunities.

A COLLEGE TOWN WITH BIG HISTORY

“ “The M.S. in Accounting Program gave me so much more than a great education. The professors and my classmates challenged me to think outside the box and be my best self. I am forever grateful for the friendships and opportunities that McIntire has given me.”

LAURA CARMICHAEL M.S. in Accounting 2013Invesco US, Senior Accountant (Dallas, TX)

FOR FOODIE S

LAURA CARMICHAEL M.S. in Accounting 2013Invesco US, Senior Accountant (Dallas, TX)

Charlottesville Accolades

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, the University of Virginia draws upon a rich history as one of America’s elite public universities. Join a community that brings together world-class professors, vast academic resources, lectures and special events, and other ambitious students who will become a vital part of your business network.

MCINTIRE SCHOOL OF COMMERCE

Celebrating its centennial in 2021, McIntire is recognized internationally for its integrated curricula, strong corporate partnerships, and supportive community where faculty and students learn from and appreciate each other’s diverse backgrounds and interests.

HEALTHIEST, HAPPIEST CITY

IN THE U.S.—The Today Show 2017

BEST PLACEST O L I V E#5—Livability 2018

ENTREPRENEURSHIPIN THE U.S. FOR#4

—Entrepreneur Magazine 2016

THE FALL FOLIAGETOP SMALL TOWNS FOR TAKING IN

—MSN 2017

U.S. WINE REGIONSGIVING NAPA A SERIOUS RUN FOR ITS MONEY—Architectural Digest 2017

FOR FOODIE SAMERICA’S BEST SMALL CITIES

—Travelocity 2016

5 OF THE MOST GORGEOUS COLLEGE TOWNS IN AMERICA—Make it Better 2017

BEST SMALL CITIESIN THE U.S.

—National Geographic 2018

Visit Us

Our classroom environment couples high expectations with collaboration and respect. Join us for a class and see for yourself.

Talk to an admissions representative to set up a personalized visit:

msaccounting@virginia.edu

+1 (434) 243–4992

Graduate Programs Office McIntire School of Commerce PO Box 400173 Charlottesville, VA 22904

The GMAT is optional for

candidates who meet certain

academic requirements. Visit our

website for more information:

Scholarships

Approximately two out of three students receive financial aid in the form of a scholarship each year. Both merit- and need-based scholarships are available. Applications for scholarships should be submitted at the time of application.

HERE’S HOW TO BE CONSIDERED:

Submit

• An online application

• Official transcripts

• Two letters of recommendation

• GMAT scores and TOEFL scores (if applicable)

www.commerce.virginia.edu/ms-accounting

We review applications on a rolling basis, with rounds on the 15th of the month from September through March.

How to Apply

Complete

Prior to beginning the program, complete the following undergraduate coursework:

• Introduction to Financial Accounting

• Introduction to Managerial Accounting

• Intermediate Accounting I

• Intermediate Accounting II

• U.S. Federal Taxation

• Audit

““Don’t be afraid to ask

questions. The professors

at McIntire are talented

and dedicated to their

students. We work hard

to challenge you to use a

new part of your brain.”

ANDREA ROBERTSDirector, M.S. in Accounting Program

TOP 25 MASTER’S RANKINGSSCHOOLS WITH 17 OR FEWER FULL-TIME ACCOUNTING FACULTY

Public Accounting Report 2017

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CONTACT USwww.commerce.virginia.edu/ms-accounting+1 (434) 243–4992msaccounting@virginia.edu

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