Abilene Christian University

What you'll study

Coursework focuses on advanced accounting topics and professional skills. Example courses and subject areas listed by the program include:

• Accounting Research
• Ethics and the Accounting Profession
• Advanced Auditing
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Financial Accounting
• Managerial or Cost Accounting
• Intermediate Accounting I and II
• Income Tax – Individuals
• Accounting Systems
• Advanced Accounting

Entry requirements

Applicants must submit an online application with a $50 fee and official transcripts (in English) showing a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent. Minimum overall GPA required is 3.0, including a 3.0 minimum in undergraduate accounting courses. Those without an undergraduate accounting degree must complete an accounting leveling course with a 3.0 GPA before taking more than 6 graduate credit hours. Two letters of recommendation and a written personal statement of academic interests, strengths and weaknesses are required. A satisfactory GMAT score (generally 50th percentile or better) may be required for applicants who have not completed 24 or more semester hours at ACU with a minimum 3.00 GPA; the GMAT requirement is waived for applicants with a minimum GPA of 3.5. Application deadline for Fall is August 10; for Spring applicants contact the Office of Graduate Programs (gradinfo@acu.edu or 325-674-2656).

Career prospects

The program identifies common career paths for graduates including roles as corporate accountants, certified public accountants (CPAs), auditors, government accountants and tax professionals. The curriculum emphasizes written and oral communication, teamwork, problem solving and critical thinking to support these careers.

Scholarships & funding angle

ACU lists tuition per credit hour (2027–28) on the program page; prospective students should review the university’s graduate financial aid resources and contact the Office of Graduate Programs for scholarship, assistantship and payment-plan options relevant to the Master of Accountancy.