Accounting is the language of business. At Florida Atlantic University, you’ll learn how to measure, analyze, and communicate financial information that drives decision-making in every industry. Whether you want to work in public accounting, private industry, government, or nonprofit organizations, accounting gives you the skills to help organizations thrive and adapt in a changing world.
About Accounting at FAU
Florida Atlantic’s School of Accounting stands out for its innovative programs, strong faculty mentorship, and exceptional career placement. You’ll build technical, analytical, and communication skills through hands-on learning and real-world projects. Top students can join the Accounting Scholars Program, which offers honors-level coursework, professional networking, and a 100% job placement rate. The School’s flexible options—including online and hybrid master’s programs—let you tailor your education to your goals. FAU’s accounting graduates are highly sought after and well-prepared for the CPA exam and leadership roles in the field.
Degrees Offered at Florida Atlantic
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting
- Minor in Accounting
- Accounting Scholars Program (Honors)
- Certificate in Professional Accounting
Graduate
- Master of Accounting (MAC)
- Concentrations: Accounting Information Systems (MAC-AIS), Taxation (MAC-TAX)
- Executive Master of Accounting (EMAC) (with concentrations in Professional Accounting, Forensic Accounting, Digital Accounting Forensics and Data Analytics, Tax)
- Master of Taxation (MTX)
- MBA with Accounting Specialization
- Ph.D. with concentration in Accounting.
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Educational Objectives & Student Outcomes
2. Develop technical expertise in financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and accounting information systems.
3. Foster analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills needed for leadership and lifelong learning.
4. Support readiness for professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, and others.
2. Apply critical thinking to solve accounting and business problems.
3. Communicate effectively with diverse audiences in written and oral formats.
4. Use technology and information systems to analyze and report financial data.
5. Exhibit ethical decision-making and professional responsibility in accounting practice.
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Executive Master of Accounting (EMAC) Student Profile
When you join the Florida Atlantic University EMAC program, you will be surrounded by a class of highly motivated students who have achieved business success and are committed to further enhancing their network, business acumen, and accounting expertise.
EMAC program has a diverse student body representing over 35 states and multiple countries, including France, Guyana, Norway, Kenya, Germany, Ghana, India and China to name a few. This creates a diversity of thought and perspective in the learning environment, adding value to your program experience by addressing global accounting challenges.
Master of Accounting Admissions Policy
The College of Business seeks a diverse, highly-qualified group of graduate students. Applications are evaluated on several factors emphasizing prior academic performance, GMAT or GRE scores, and the potential for scholarly and professional success.
The Master of Accounting degree program is selective. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Students who have an undergraduate degree in accounting are preferable to those who do not have such degrees. Students who have been dismissed from any traditional (non-Executive) MAC or TAX program are not eligible for re-admission.
In addition to other requirements for admission to the Graduate College at FAU, to be considered for these master's programs in the College of Business applicants must:
1. Have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university or the international equivalent. Official transcripts from all previous institutions should be sent to FAU Graduate Office.
2. Have a competitive grade point average on all previous college work, though emphasis will be on the last 60 credits earned.
Applicants to either the traditional (i.e., non-executive) Master of Accounting or the traditional Master of Taxation degree programs may be accepted into the programs without having to take the GMAT/GRE if they hold an undergraduate degree in accounting from a College of Business accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and have earned a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) overall and in their accounting courses.
If the applicant's overall GPA and accounting GPA is below 3.00, and the applicant still wants to be considered, the applicant may be requested to write an explanation as to why the applicant's GPA is not 3.00 or higher and, after considering the applicant's reasons for the lower-than-expected GPA, may be required to take the GMAT/GRE as a condition of further consideration.
Students with bachelor's degrees in accounting from foreign countries are required to take foundation courses.
The Accounting Department does not accept transfer credits from other institutions.
Test scores, transcripts and supplemental information should be sent to:
Florida Atlantic UniversityCollege of Business - Graduate Admissions
Fleming West, Room 101
777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
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