Master of Professional Accounting

Master of
Professional
Accounting

The Training Ground for Audit Analytics

Nine months of intensive study in topics including Accounting Analytics, ESG Reporting, and Communication

The Master of Professional Accounting is a full-time program taught by nationally recognized faculty who are supporting the careers of the next generation of audit and assurance professionals. You will gain real-world experience through internships at leading companies, explore emerging technologies like AI, data visualizations, and robotic process automation, and explore budding ESG Accounting practices and regulations to create a path to a rewarding career.

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MPAcc by the Numbers

#4

Master of Accounting Program in the US (Collegerank.net)

97%

of 2024 Domestic Students Received Job Offers Before Graduating

$76K

Average Starting Salary

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

Key Dates & Admissions

We are now accepting applications for 2025-2026 for the Master of Professional Accounting Program.

International Applicants

January 15, 2025

Domestic Applicants

February 15, 2025

Samuel Yang leveraged Foster’s MPAcc and a FASB rotation to land at KPMG.Read More

From FASB to KPMG

Hailey Lamb-Nielubowicz found a mission-driven career in healthcare.Read More

Accounting with Impact

New research shows why CFO succession planning is critical to business stability.Read More

When CFOs Vanish

World-Class Faculty

Matt Van Winkle

Matt Van Winkle, Associate Teaching Professor of Accounting

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.

Tod Bergstrom

Tod Bergstrom, Assistant Teaching Professor of Management and Organization

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.

Asher Curtis

Asher Curtis,
Associate Professor of Accounting

Professor Curtis teaches data analytics and emerging technologies for the MPAcc program.

Jessica (Huisi) Li

Christina Nichols,
Associate Teaching Professor of Accounting

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

Can You Trust AI with Life and Death Decisions?

Max Kleiman-Weiner honored for study on how LLMs handle moral dilemmas Read more

Startups Best Off Building Business, Not Chasing Buzz

A study by Benjamin Hallen shows startups should prioritize discipline and patience over speed Read more

AI in the Driver’s Seat? Research Examines Human-AI Decision-Making Dynamics

New research by Léonard Boussioux uncovers key lessons about the strengths and limitations of AI-assisted decision-making Read more

Everything You Need to Know in 3 Minutes

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.

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