Foster School of Business – University of Washington - Master of Professional Accounting

University of Washington Master of Professional Accounting Program Structure

The Foster School’s Master of Professional Accounting is a specialized 9-month, 3-quarter program running from late September through mid-June. MPAcc students complete all 8 courses as a cohort throughout autumn, and spring quarters and earn a total of 48 credits throughout the program. The winter quarter is designed for students to go to work at an internship, generally at a regional or large accounting firm.

Curriculum

The curriculum is reviewed yearly with the MPAcc Advisory Board, made up of professionals currently practicing at Seattle’s large and small public accounting firms. Class topics include Accounting Regulation, Advanced Cases in Assurance Services, Advanced Financial Analysis, Data Analytics, Advanced Cases in Accounting, Advisory, Business, Law and Ethics, Professional Accounting Communication, and Codification Research. Emphasis is placed on using business intelligence solutions such as data visualization, data analytics, and robotic process automation throughout all classes.

Class Profile

The 2024 class consists of 55 students, 55% female and 28% from outside the US. Most students come directly out of undergraduate studies at colleges across the country and are pursuing the masters as a fifth year.

Career Statistics

100% of MPAcc students that actively engage in the recruiting process are employed within three months of graduation. The MPAcc advisory board consists of a wide range of experts in accounting, assurance advisory and analytics. Members of the board work at Deloitte, KPMG, SmartSheet, PwC, Salesforce, Starbucks, Ernst & Young, & Moss Adams.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

The cost of annual tuition is $24,411 for residents and $29,187 for non-residents.

Students in need of financial assistance may receive aid from the University of Washington, the Foster School (MPAcc Office), or both. Aid is available in the form of non-state sponsored aid in the form of loans, fellowships and scholarships. Very limited funding is available for international students. Financial aid candidates must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, which can be obtained through the FAFSA website. To be considered eligible for financial aid, prospective students must file the online FAFSA form before January 15 for the coming fall and be permanent residents, U.S. citizens or hold a qualified status listed on the FAFSA website. Students who have just graduated with a bachelor degree may now file independent of their parents.
International students who receive admission to the program must submit proof of approximately $52,000 in financial resources for the year, in order to receive their visa paperwork. However, they might qualify for some scholarships depending on available funding sources.

The MPAcc Office will send out MPAcc scholarship applications once admissions decisions have been made. Financial aid will be primarily based on the need for assistance from information on the FAFSA application. The Foster School notifies entering students of financial awards in late May; the University of Washington sends notice of awards during the summer. Applicants who have not submitted all necessary financial aid documents or who file their applications after the January 15 deadline, may not receive notification of an award before the MPAcc Program’s enrollment service fee is due on June 1.

Admissions

Admission to the Foster School of Business Master of Professional Accounting is for Autumn quarter only. Prospective students must additionally have well-developed language and reasoning skills.

The online application includes:

– 3 references
– one video essay
– resume
– transcripts from all colleges attended
– TOEFL score of 92 for non-domestic students that attended college outside of United States & that did not primarily teach in English.
– $85 application fee

Work or internship experience in an accounting-related position is preferred but not required for admission. Once the application has been received, the candidate may receive an in person or online interview.
The GMAT is only required for applicants whose bachelor’s degree is from another country. The GMAT is recommended, not required, if an applicant’s grades are low (below a 3.2).

Application Deadlines

Applications must be submitted through the UW’s online portal by the following dates:

• International applicants – January 15

Domestic (U.S. citizens, permanent residents) – February 15