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Graduate Record 2005-2006 [ARCHIVED RECORD]
Master of Science in Accounting
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Ernst & Young Accounting Program The Graduate School of Commerce, in partnership with Ernst & Young, LLP, offers a unique, customized Master of Science in Accounting program for students who want to earn their master’s degree while working for Ernst & Young. Applicants are recruited for the program by Ernst & Young. Upon admission by the McIntire School’s admissions committee, students also become employees of Ernst & Young. For additional information, please visit the Ernst & Young website at www.ey.com/careers/masters.
Master of Science in Accounting-Tax Consulting The Master of Science in Accounting-Tax Consulting is an innovative and rigorous program that provides students with a deep and comprehensive understanding of the tax law and of how strategic tax planning can facilitate the achievement of the personal, investment, and business objectives of individuals and organizations. In addition, students are challenged to develop a functional awareness of the context within which competing tax strategies must be evaluated including the underlying business and legal issues, economic ramifications, and financial statement effects associated with each alternative. The program equips its graduates with the technical knowledge, the strategic insight, and the broad array of core competencies required to successfully pursue productive and fulfilling careers in strategic tax planning or tax consulting. The M.S. in Accounting-Tax Consulting program is a 30 credit curriculum. Students enter the program in late August and proceed as a cohort through the two (2) semester prescribed curriculum, graduating May of the following year.
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Program Prerequisites:
Prior to entering the program, students are expected to have completed the following undergraduate courses:
- Introduction to Accounting I and II
- Intermediate Accounting I
- Federal Taxation I (Principles of Taxation for Business and Investment Planning)
- In addition, Federal Taxation II (Taxation of Corporations, Partnerships and Estates) is strongly recommended
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Master of Science in Accounting-Tax Consulting Program is highly competitive. Prior to entering the Master’s Program, candidates must have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited collegiate institution and show high promise for success at the graduate level. Other factors considered for admission include letters of reference, prior academic performance, strong performance on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), honors, awards, and extracurricular activities. Relevant work experience, if applicable, is also considered. Students being considered for admission may be asked to interview with the admissions committee. International students whose first language is not English must also submit a TOEFL score. A $40 application fee is required which can be paid online with the application. If accepted, a non-refundable deposit of $500 will be required and is credited toward the first tuition payment. For more information or to access the online admissions services, please visit the website or contact:
Office of Graduate Admissions
McIntire School of Commerce
Monroe Hall
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400173
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4173
(434) 924-3571 Toll-free (877) 349-2620
mcintiregrad@virginia.edu
www.commerce.virginia.edu Grading Policy
Grades are awarded only to those students who are registered for, and who complete a course for, credit. All courses are on a credit basis only. The letter grade symbols used for grading graduate students in the Accounting program are: A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C, D, F. Students are required to maintain a GPA of 3.0 to remain in the program and graduate. Student performance may be evaluated periodically by the faculty. In addition, a student who earns six credits of sub-standard performance (“C”) is placed on probation; a probationary student who earns one additional grade of C is dropped from the program. A student who receives a grade of F (non-performance) in any course, is automatically dropped from the program. M.S. in Accounting Course Descriptions
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