The MPAc Program at UCR

An overview of the Master of Professional Accountancy program at UCR's A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management.

1. Master of Professional Accountancy ( MPAc ) Program [PRESENTER NAME] School of Business Administration

2. The Road to Becoming a CPA: The Education Requirements Three groups/three pathways: Students graduating during 2011 Students graduating during 2012 Students graduating after 12/31/2012 or who cannot complete the requirements before 1/2/2014

3. Graduating During 2011 : “The Old Rules” You Might Be Able to Follow Pathway 1 or 2 PATHWAY 1 PATHWAY 2 Bachelor’s degree Bachelor’s degree 120 semester-units of coursework 150 semester-units of coursework 24 semester-units of accounting 24 semester-units of accounting 24 semester-units of business-related subjects 24 semester-units of business- related subjects Pass all parts of the CPA exam Pass all parts of the CPA exam Two years of general accounting work experience One year of general accounting work experience Pass an online ethics class Pass an online ethics class

4. Graduating During 2012: PATHWAY 1 PATHWAY 2** Goes away effective 1/1/14 Bachelor’s degree You likely won’t be able to 150 semester-units of coursework complete the 2 years 24 semester-units of accounting of work experience 24 semester-units of business-related subjects Passing the CPA exam One year of general accounting work experience*** Pass an online ethics class ** Pathway 2 will work only if you can complete everything and submit it prior to 1/1/2014. If you cannot, you will have to meet the new requirements. *** Candidates likely will NOT qualify for the “attest” license prior to 1/1/2014.

5. IS WHEN THE CPA LANDSCAPE CHANGES There is increased demand for CPAs with additional education due to globalization, revolutions in technology, increased regulation and consumer protection. Effective for years after 2013, California will require a baccalaureate degree plus 30 additional semester hours to become a licensed CPA.

6. Graduating During 2012 /Unable to Meet Requirements by 1/1/2014: THE ONLY PATHWAY NOTES: Bachelor’s degree 150 semester-units of total coursework 30 semester-units of accounting Increase of 6 units 38 semester-units of business-related subjects Increase of 14 units 10 semester-units of ethics-related coursework New requirement Pass all parts of the CPA exam One year of general accounting work experience Pass an online ethics class

7. IS OUR VISION The MPAc program at UCR fulfills the growing demand for qualified CPAs with education beyond the baccalaureate degree. “LOOK BEYOND 2013, BE PREPARED FOR 2020 ”

8. WHY the MPAc at UCR? Prepares accounting students with the “20/20 vision” needed to succeed in the year 2020. As part of the University of California system, we are committed to quality business education in a world-class research university. Influential UCR business alumni at international accounting firms who recruit and support UCR students.

9. TOP-NOTCH FACULTY & STAFF Learn from accounting, auditing & assurance scholars and practitioners with unmatched academic credentials among international leaders. Dedicated staff to aid you through the entire process, from application to graduation. Career Services.

10. MICHAEL MOORE Professor of Accounting Co-author of “U.S. Tax Aspects of Doing Business Abroad” Recipient of 2011 Distinguished Service Award (California Society of CPAs Inland Empire chapter) for research in tax policy and international taxation Member of State Board of Accountancy committee that determined new accounting education CPA license requirements TED MOCK Distinguished Professor of Audit & Assurance 2011 Outstanding Accounting Educator (American Accounting Association) Enlisted by Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) in 2011 to address ways to improve auditor’s reporting model DISTINGUISHED FACULTY INCLUDE:

11. THE RIGHT LOCATION Only 1 hour to the beach, 1 hour to the mountains, and 1 hour to the desert. Inland Southern California is one of the fastest growing and fastest changing regions in the world, with more people and greater diversity than many U.S. states. It is also one of the most important distribution hubs in the world.

12. CURRICULUM 1 Year, Full-Time 48 Units 5 Required Courses 9 Recommended Electives 65 Elective Opportunities Electives include: Management Internet Retailing & e-Commerce Information Systems & Supply Chain Management Finance & Economics Marketing

13. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS All Applicants Application fee Online application Statement of purpose Personal statement of history 2 sets of official transcripts 3 letters of recommendation Résumé Official GMAT or GRE scores Additional requirements for International Applicants: Official TOEFL or IELTS scores Financial statement Transcripts (in original language, plus translation) Official degree certificate

14. ADMISSIONS PROCESS Print out the International/Domestic Application Checklist Fill in the online application form Pay your application fee Submit the required application documents * Admission open for fall quarter only * Not all application requirements are necessary to submit your application. Transcripts, letters of recommendation, and official score results may arrive after submitting the online application.

15. PROGRAM RESOURCES Contact the MPAc Program [email protected] [phone] MPAc Program Website agsm.ucr.edu/ mpac

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