MPAcc by the Numbers
#4
Master of Accounting Program in the US (Collegerank.net)
96%
of 2025 Students Received Job Offers Before Graduating
$81K
Average Starting Salary
“The MPAcc program stands out over other masters programs in terms of its career-oriented curriculum, research-based classes and professional environment. The MPAcc program has equipped me with a critical thinking and forward-looking mindset.”
-Zach Wang, Class of 2018
Global Strategic Investment Analyst, UBTECH Robotics
Program Highlights
The MPAcc combines focused accounting expertise with the technology and business skills shaping the profession. Learn from nationally recognized faculty in a small cohort while building connections to leading accounting firms and employers in Seattle.
- Nine-month, full-time, in-person program
- Curriculum spanning accounting analytics, ESG reporting, ethics, and communication
- Preparation for the Washington CPA exam
- Internship opportunities with leading companies
- 96% of 2025 students received job offers before graduation, with an $81K average starting salary
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Key Dates & Admissions
Applications for the 2026-2027 Master of Professional Accounting Program will open on October 1, 2026.
Deadline for all Applicants
February 2nd, 2027
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World-Class Faculty
Matt Van Winkle is the Faculty Director of the Master of Professional Accounting program and teaches both Financial Statements Analysis and ESG reporting for the program. Matt brings a unique perspective to the program with his more-than-a-decade of experience in investment research and finance to the classroom, having founded a successful investment research and consultancy business prior to selling the company.
Professor Bergstrom teaches Business Law and Ethics in the MPAcc program. He was awarded the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching and named “Outstanding Faculty” by The Panhellenic Association and the Interfraternal Council.
Professor Curtis teaches data analytics and emerging technologies for the MPAcc program.
Professor Nichols teaches Accounting Codification in the MPAcc program. Outside of the MPAcc program, she is the Faculty Coordinator for the Business Minor and Business Badge programs, and often coaches students for case competitions.
Faculty Research
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