University of Saskatchewan

What you'll study

The MPAcc curriculum combines advanced accounting theory with applied professional skills. Core topics typically include advanced financial reporting, assurance and audit practice, taxation, management and cost accounting, and accounting information systems. Students also study professional ethics, corporate governance and regulatory frameworks that shape accounting practice. The programme emphasises applied learning through case work, group projects and a capstone or research project that integrates technical knowledge with professional judgement and communication.

Where applicants do not already hold an accounting undergraduate degree, the programme structure commonly includes preparatory or bridging content to ensure students gain essential foundational knowledge before tackling advanced subjects. Elective options or directed readings allow students to focus on areas such as forensic accounting, performance measurement, or public sector accounting.

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a four‑year undergraduate degree from a recognised institution. Competitive academic performance at the undergraduate level is required; specific programmes or pathways may set minimum grade expectations. Applicants with an undergraduate degree in disciplines other than accounting are normally considered but may be asked to complete prerequisite accounting coursework prior to or at the start of the programme.

Admission materials typically include a curriculum vitae, a statement of intent, and academic transcripts. The programme also considers professional experience, references, and evidence of English language proficiency where applicable. Some applicants may be asked to attend an interview or provide additional documentation to demonstrate readiness for graduate study.

Career prospects

Graduates of the MPAcc move into a range of accounting and finance roles. Common career destinations include public accounting (audit and assurance, tax services), corporate accounting and financial reporting, management accounting and financial planning, internal audit, and roles in government and not‑for‑profit organisations. The programme is structured to support progression toward the CPA designation by covering many of the technical competencies sought by provincial CPA bodies, and graduates often pursue the professional exams while gaining the required practical experience.

Other career paths include financial consulting, risk and compliance roles, and specialist positions such as forensic accounting or valuation, depending on electives chosen and prior experience.

Why study at University of Saskatchewan

The Edwards School of Business offers the MPAcc within a business school known for close links to regional industry and a practical, professionally oriented approach to graduate education. Students benefit from instructors with academic and professional accounting experience, small‑group learning opportunities and access to on‑campus resources such as career services and research centres.

Studying at the University of Saskatchewan provides networking opportunities with local and national accounting firms, public sector employers and alumni. The programme’s integration of advanced technical content with applied projects helps prepare graduates for the demands of professional practice and for further professional development toward accounting designations.