Master of Accounting


Choose the KU MAcc.

Earning a Master of Accounting not only expands your education and job options; it amplifies earning potential and career advancement. On average, more than 90 percent of our MAcc graduates secure a job by graduation.

Full-time program

The University of Kansas Master of Accounting (MAcc) program welcomes students from varied backgrounds — from psychology to environmental geology — who are looking to enhance their professional options. The opportunities for accounting professionals are diverse and limitless.

Our unique 10-week spring semester and integrated CPA examination review program provides students the opportunity to earn their CPA credentials before they start to work.


MAcc faculty consistently win prestigious awards for their research and teaching. The faculty’s commitment to research not only means students are learning the most current information — they’re learning from the researchers who’ve created it. Faculty have received numerous teaching awards given by the School of Business and the University, reflecting their dedication to teaching.

Small class sizes facilitate an interactive, discussion-oriented classroom experience. Although the majority follow a traditional in-class model, limited online and hybrid classes provide flexibility and convenience to student schedules.

Application deadline

  • October 2, 2025 (for spring 2026 applicants)

  • March 3, 2026 (for summer and fall 2026 applicants)

Resources

The KU difference

  • Our Master of Accounting program averages more than 90% placement by graduation, and it allows you to meet CPA education requirement in only one year.

Gain a competitive edge

100%
of MAcc graduates secure a job by graduation (2023-24 data)
$67,700
Average starting salary of KU MAcc graduates (2023-24 data)
Top 10
accounting program for the CPA Success Index

Meet some of our alumni

Photo of Ava Lemon

Master of Accounting graduate rounds out KU experience as Self Memorial Scholar

After an undergraduate experience at the KU School of Business filled with leadership opportunities and career exploration, Ava Lemon knew she wanted to continue her education at KU and push her educational limits by joining KU’s Master of Accounting (MAcc) program.
Photo of Caroline Bien

2025 Grad Spotlight: Caroline Bien

Many KU sports fans may know her as No. 14 on the women’s volleyball team, but at the KU School of Business, recent graduate Caroline Bien was known as a dedicated Master of Accounting (MAcc) student.
Eddie Cubit (right) and his friend Matt Kennedy at the MAcc graduation.

KU graduate finds successful path shaped by internships and networking

Eddie Cubit thought he would work in sales after graduating from the KU School of Business after working a sales position selling insurance for State Farm in high school and college.

Meet the MAcc team

Kelvie Crabb
  • Master of Accounting Program Associate Director
  • Lecturer
  • Area Industry Mentor, Accounting
  • Master of Accounting program
  • Accounting academic area
  • Business Professional Development Program

Alee Phillips
  • Master of Accounting Program Director
  • Assistant Area Director, Accounting
  • Lecturer
  • Area Industry Mentor, Accounting
  • Master of Accounting program
  • Accounting academic area
  • Business Professional Development Program


Contact the MAcc office

4155 Capitol Federal Hall
KU School of Business
1654 Naismith Drive
Lawrence , Kansas 66045