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Master of Tax Accounting
The master of tax accounting (M.T.A.) degree program is a multidimensional approach to education of the modern tax specialist. The program develops an understanding of the taxation system and the interrelationships that exist between that system and accounting theory; a basic knowledge of the legal system as it relates to taxation; and the basic tools necessary for research and communication in taxation. Graduates are prepared to research various tax, legal, and accounting databases related to troublesome tax problems and to exercise judgment in making tax-related decisions by drawing on their integrated, comprehensive knowledge of accounting and taxation.
The master of tax accounting (M.T.A.) degree is designed for students who are interested in careers in taxation. The M.T.A. degree requires 31 semester hours of courses beyond undergraduate degree requirements. Undergraduate accounting prerequisite requirements or their equivalents must be completed before final admission to the master's programs.
Admissions
The master of tax accounting (M.T.A.) degree is designed for students who are interested in careers in taxation. The M.T.A. degree requires 31 semester hours of courses beyond undergraduate degree requirements. Undergraduate accounting prerequisite requirements or their equivalents must be completed before final admission to the master's programs.
Admissions
Enrollment in the M.T.A. program is competitive, with a faculty review process determining admission. The M.Acc. and the M.T.A. are separate master's programs. The Graduate School application must indicate to which program the student is applying. Admission to one of the programs does not guarantee admission to the other program. The minimum admission requirements are:
- Admission to the Graduate School of The University of Alabama.
- An acceptable score on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). The Graduate School requires a score of 500 for unconditional admission.
- The completion of an undergraduate degree in accounting, or the equivalent, at a four-year accredited institution.
Transfer of Credit for Graduate Programs
Courses of full graduate-level credit earned in an accredited institution where a student was enrolled in the graduate school may be submitted for review for inclusion in a degree program. Evaluation of credit for transfer will not be made until the student has enrolled in the Graduate School of The University of Alabama. Acceptance of credit requires the approval of the student's advisory committee and the dean of the Graduate School. Credit will not be accepted for transfer from any institution at which the student failed to achieve a "B" average on all graduate work attempted.
Graduate Application
Information about the graduate school and an electronic application are available at: www.graduate.ua.edu. Or you may request an application from:
The University of Alabama
Manderson Graduate School of Business
College of Commerce & Business Administration
Box 870223
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0223
(800) 365-8583
Requirements
Checksheet
Undergraduate Accounting Prerequisite Requirements
Before final admission to the program, students should have completed the following courses or equivalents:
- AC 310 and AC 311 Financial Reporting and Analysis of Business Activities
- AC 361 Cost Analysis for Planning and Control
- AC 371 Introduction to Taxation
- AC 389 Accounting Information Systems Development, Operation, and Control
- AC 432 Introduction to Corporate Governance, Risk Assessment, and Assurance Services
- AC 471 Taxation of Business Transactions and Organizations
Degree Requirements
Students are required to complete a minimum of 31 hours of approved coursework beyond the undergraduate degree. At least 18 of these hours must be coursework in the major field. A minimum of 24 hours must be taken in courses open only to graduate students, and 15 of these must be in courses in accounting and taxation at The University of Alabama.
Students are also required to complete the Governmental & Non-profit Accounting either prior to entering the program or as part of the M.T.A. degree.
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Required Courses (15 hours)
- AC 573 Individual Tax Planning
- AC 575 Taxation
of Corporations & Shareholders
- AC 576 Advanced Corporate Taxation
- AC 578 Partnership Taxation
- AC 593 Research & Communication in Taxation
-
Electives* (15 hours)
AC 512 Advanced Analysis OR AC 523 Business Valuation & Performance Measurement
AC 532 Advanced Governance, Risk Assessment, & Assurance OR AC 534 Fraud Risk Management
AC 556 Governmental & Nonprofit Accounting
LGS 504 Legal Issues in Accounting
AC 572/Law 647 Estate & Gift Taxation
AC 577/Law 641 Tax Practice & Procedure
AC 581/Law 761 International Taxation
AC 582/Law 650 State & Local Taxation
AC 583/Law 732 Employee Benefits
AC 584/Law 796 Tax-Exempt Organizations
* Students planning on sitting for the CPA exam in the state of Alabama need 3 financial accounting courses, 2 auditing courses, 1 governmental accounting course and 2 law courses. These students should select as electives the 3 classes from the above list they have not taken in undergraduate program.
Master of Tax Accounting FAQ
Courses of full graduate-level credit earned in an accredited institution where a student was enrolled in the graduate school may be submitted for review for inclusion in a degree program. Evaluation of credit for transfer will not be made until the student has enrolled in the Graduate School of The University of Alabama. Acceptance of credit requires the approval of the student's advisory committee and the dean of the Graduate School. Credit will not be accepted for transfer from any institution at which the student failed to achieve a "B" average on all graduate work attempted.
Graduate Application
Information about the graduate school and an electronic application are available at: www.graduate.ua.edu. Or you may request an application from:
The University of Alabama
Manderson Graduate School of Business
College of Commerce & Business Administration
Box 870223
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0223
(800) 365-8583
Requirements
Checksheet
Undergraduate Accounting Prerequisite Requirements
Before final admission to the program, students should have completed the following courses or equivalents:
- AC 310 and AC 311 Financial Reporting and Analysis of Business Activities
- AC 361 Cost Analysis for Planning and Control
- AC 371 Introduction to Taxation
- AC 389 Accounting Information Systems Development, Operation, and Control
- AC 432 Introduction to Corporate Governance, Risk Assessment, and Assurance Services
- AC 471 Taxation of Business Transactions and Organizations
Degree Requirements
Students are required to complete a minimum of 31 hours of approved coursework beyond the undergraduate degree. At least 18 of these hours must be coursework in the major field. A minimum of 24 hours must be taken in courses open only to graduate students, and 15 of these must be in courses in accounting and taxation at The University of Alabama.
Students are also required to complete the Governmental & Non-profit Accounting either prior to entering the program or as part of the M.T.A. degree.
-
Required Courses (15 hours)
- AC 573 Individual Tax Planning
- AC 575 Taxation
of Corporations & Shareholders
- AC 576 Advanced Corporate Taxation
- AC 578 Partnership Taxation
- AC 593 Research & Communication in Taxation
-
Electives* (15 hours)
AC 512 Advanced Analysis OR AC 523 Business Valuation & Performance Measurement
AC 532 Advanced Governance, Risk Assessment, & Assurance OR AC 534 Fraud Risk Management
AC 556 Governmental & Nonprofit Accounting
LGS 504 Legal Issues in Accounting
AC 572/Law 647 Estate & Gift Taxation
AC 577/Law 641 Tax Practice & Procedure
AC 581/Law 761 International Taxation
AC 582/Law 650 State & Local Taxation
AC 583/Law 732 Employee Benefits
AC 584/Law 796 Tax-Exempt Organizations
* Students planning on sitting for the CPA exam in the state of Alabama need 3 financial accounting courses, 2 auditing courses, 1 governmental accounting course and 2 law courses. These students should select as electives the 3 classes from the above list they have not taken in undergraduate program.
Master of Tax Accounting FAQ
Manderson Graduate School of Business
College of Commerce & Business Administration
Box 870223
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0223
(800) 365-8583
Checksheet
Undergraduate Accounting Prerequisite Requirements
Before final admission to the program, students should have completed the following courses or equivalents:
- AC 310 and AC 311 Financial Reporting and Analysis of Business Activities
- AC 361 Cost Analysis for Planning and Control
- AC 371 Introduction to Taxation
- AC 389 Accounting Information Systems Development, Operation, and Control
- AC 432 Introduction to Corporate Governance, Risk Assessment, and Assurance Services
- AC 471 Taxation of Business Transactions and Organizations
Degree Requirements
Students are required to complete a minimum of 31 hours of approved coursework beyond the undergraduate degree. At least 18 of these hours must be coursework in the major field. A minimum of 24 hours must be taken in courses open only to graduate students, and 15 of these must be in courses in accounting and taxation at The University of Alabama.
Students are also required to complete the Governmental & Non-profit Accounting either prior to entering the program or as part of the M.T.A. degree.
-
Required Courses (15 hours)
- AC 573 Individual Tax Planning
- AC 575 Taxation of Corporations & Shareholders
- AC 576 Advanced Corporate Taxation
- AC 578 Partnership Taxation
- AC 593 Research & Communication in Taxation
-
Electives* (15 hours)
AC 512 Advanced Analysis OR AC 523 Business Valuation & Performance Measurement
AC 532 Advanced Governance, Risk Assessment, & Assurance OR AC 534 Fraud Risk Management
AC 556 Governmental & Nonprofit Accounting
LGS 504 Legal Issues in Accounting
AC 572/Law 647 Estate & Gift Taxation
AC 577/Law 641 Tax Practice & Procedure
AC 581/Law 761 International Taxation
AC 582/Law 650 State & Local Taxation
AC 583/Law 732 Employee Benefits
AC 584/Law 796 Tax-Exempt Organizations
-
* Students planning on sitting for the CPA exam in the state of Alabama need 3 financial accounting courses, 2 auditing courses, 1 governmental accounting course and 2 law courses. These students should select as electives the 3 classes from the above list they have not taken in undergraduate program.
Master of Tax Accounting FAQ