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Duration

2 years

Tuition

$41,216

  Edmonton

May 3-May 3

Commitment

Full-Time

Delivery

Classroom

Credential

Degree

Year Founded

1908

Scholarships

no

The Master of Accounting (MAcc) degree is designed for individuals wanting to pursue the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Offered over two years during a four-month full-time summer session (May-August), the MAcc allows students to complete all the CPA Professional Education Program and are prepared to write the Common Final Examination (CFE).

The program includes a mix of technical accounting courses, soft skill development, and the integration of knowledge in strategy courses. The MAcc program will prepare students for a career in professional accounting where it is essential to have technical accounting expertise and the ability to apply this knowledge in complex accounting and organizational programs. At the end of the MAcc program, graduates will be ready to tackle the Common Final Exam.

Admission Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree.
  • CPA prerequisite courses.

What You’ll Learn

  • Performance management.
  • Advanced auditing.
  • Strategic tax planning.
  • Finance in professional accounting.
  • Bargaining and negotiation.
  • Project management.
  • Accounting and business strategy.

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Student Reviews (13)

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University of Alberta

Transformative experience

Jillian A

June 16, 2026

Graduated From

Master of Education - Elementary Education

Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

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Completing my Master of Education at the University of Alberta was a transformative experience. The program challenged me to think critically, conduct meaningful research, and develop innovative approaches to teaching and learning. The supportive facul...

Completing my Master of Education at the University of Alberta was a transformative experience. The program challenged me to think critically, conduct meaningful research, and develop innovative approaches to teaching and learning. The supportive faculty and engaging coursework helped me build confidence as an educational leader. Since graduating, I have taken on new professional opportunities and feel well-equipped to contribute to positive change in the field of education.

University of Alberta

Collaborative environment

Melanie Smythe

June 16, 2026

Graduated From

Master of Education - Elementary Education

Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

na

As a working educator, I appreciated the flexibility and relevance of the University of Alberta's Master of Education program. The curriculum balanced theory and practice, allowing me to immediately apply what I learned in my classroom and school commu...

As a working educator, I appreciated the flexibility and relevance of the University of Alberta's Master of Education program. The curriculum balanced theory and practice, allowing me to immediately apply what I learned in my classroom and school community. The collaborative environment fostered meaningful discussions with peers from diverse backgrounds, and those connections became one of the most valuable parts of my experience.

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