Master of Accounting [M.Acc]

York University

Master of Accounting [M.Acc]

  • Country Canada
  • Course Duration 1 Year
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification English
  • Program Level Post-Graduate
  • Education Required Graduate
  • Admission intake January/ May/ September
  • Minimum GPA 4.5
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Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
INR 8,551 INR 2,214,653

Program Description

  • Master of Accounting at York University is offered as a 1-year teaching program.
  • It is an on-course program offered on a full-time basis comprised of 42.00 credits of courses.
  • This program is an academically rigorous and highly intensive full-time program designed to prepare students for a career in professional accountancy.
  • It is structured to prepare its graduates for the complex field of accounting while fast-tracking them through CPA Ontario’s Professional Education Program.
  • Students entering the MAcc with a non-CPA stream Business/Commerce undergraduate degree may continue with the MAcc after completing the 1st term of the Diploma in Intermediate Accounting (DIAc).
  • Successful graduates of the program possess in-depth knowledge in all sub-disciplines that constitute the broad field of accounting and will have also deepened their expertise in two of the program’s areas of specialized electives:
    • Tax
    • Assurance
    • Performance management
    • Finance
  • Students earn a master’s degree in eight months while completing an optional internship in the last semester, and sit for their CPA Common Final Examination (CFE) upon graduation.
  • This program is accredited by CPA Ontario (Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario) and the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
  • Schulich's Accounting faculty have been consistently recognized for their teaching excellence, with several faculty members nominated for the prestigious Seymour Schulich teaching awards each year.
  • The average salary goes up to 54,000 USD.
Graduation Requirements:​

To graduate, a student must achieve an overall GPA of at least 4.40. Students must complete the following to be eligible to graduate from the program:
  • 33.00 credits of Core Courses
  • 12.00 credits of Elective Courses

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:
  • Students with a 4-year non-Canadian or non-business degree must first complete the Diploma in Intermediate Accounting (DIAc), which is an 8-month graduate diploma program.
  • If students complete the DIAc with a B average and no grade lower than C, students would be eligible to continue on to the Master of Accounting program, entering Term 2.
  • Students holding a 4-year business degree from a Canadian institution are eligible to apply for direct entry to this program, which is 12 months in duration beginning in the fall term (September each year).
  • Students secure a minimum B average in the last two full years (or equivalent) of academic work.
  • The prerequisite courses, taken at the undergraduate level, in:
    • Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
    • Statistics/Quantitative Methods
    • Corporate Finance
    • Canadian Business Law
    • Information Systems
    • Introduction to Financial Accounting
    • Introduction to Management Accounting
    • Intermediate Financial Accounting 
    Work Experience Eligibility:
    Post-degree work experience is recommended but not required.

    Indian Student Eligibility:

    Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
    • Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
    • Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
    Submission of GRE/GMAT scores is compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit a minimum GRE score for better a chance of admission. Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

    Extra Notes

    Required Document List

    Following Documents are required to attend this program:
    • Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
    • CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
    • Statement of Purpose: An essay or other written statement written by the student.
    • Academic Documents: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended.
    • Two confidential letters of recommendation: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and references should submit along with the application system.
    • Sample of written work: Student has to write something interesting as their sample essay in the application form.
    • Statement of Interest: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
    • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.