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
Earn a prestigious MPAcc degree in just three quarters of full-time study and an internship that together prepares you for your next big job. This program will get you ready for the CPA exam in the State of Washington.
- Learn cutting-edge analytics and automation skills
- No programming experience necessary
Across every program, Foster integrates AI into coursework, projects, and research. Learn more about AI at Foster.
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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Discover our innovative curriculum designed to equip you with the expertise needed to excel in the dynamic field of audit and assurance services. Additionally, learn more about our program format, admission requirements, and resources offered through the University of Washington.
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
The Outside Offer That Can Level the Playing Field for Job Seekers
A strong offer from another company gives a job seeker negotiating power. For someone from a working-class background, it can also provide something more personal: proof that the market recognizes... Read more
When the Lowest Price Can Cost Consumers More
A retailer guarantees the lowest price, but it ends up costing consumers more. Wait, what? It’s counterintuitive, but it can happen when a retailer pairs a low-price commitment with a... Read more
Arnold Ventures Backs Research by Foster Professor Uttara Ananthakrishnan
One of the nation’s leading funders of evidence-based public policy has selected Foster School of Business Associate Professor Uttara Ananthakrishnan for a new research project examining the effects of sports... Read more
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