We turn accountants into problem solvers

As business processes move toward automation, employers need accounting professionals with curious minds who can lead companies into the future. In Iowa’s in-person MAc program, you’ll learn to embrace ambiguity, ask probing questions, and leverage new technology. Build your critical thinking muscle while earning the additional semester hours you need to take the CPA exam in our two-semester program. 

Choose one of four unique tracks to add focus to your degree: Financial Accounting/Auditing, Managerial Accounting, Business Analytics, or Tax.

Get prepared, stay ahead

Today’s employers expect accounting hires to be ready to hit the ground running. As routine tasks like inventory counts and reconciling cash become automated, new grads must be ready to dive in and add strategic value to their organization from day one. In Tippie’s Master of Accountancy program, you’ll go beyond the basics and gain an advanced understanding of accounting principles and processes. This graduate-level curriculum will also prepare you to ace the CPA exam.

Become a data-driven communicator

Data analytics is transforming the quality of audit evidence and fraud detection capabilities. Clients are getting more sophisticated with their data practices, which raises the bar for you. Our program includes two analytics courses that will not only prepare you to decipher the data, but also to clearly communicate your findings to leadership.

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Employed after graduation

Among 2023-2024 grads

Excellence comes standard

As an accounting student at Tippie, you’ll find yourself surrounded by great thinkers. To date, seven of our faculty members have received the AAA Outstanding Educator award, the most of any university. The most recently available CPA exam data show our grads had an average 80% first-time section pass rate over the last four years compared to the 59% nationwide pass rate. Our graduates’ performance consistently ranks above the 90th percentile for large programs.

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HIGHEST CPA PASS RATE AMONG LARGE U.S. PROGRAMS

NASBA, 2025

What a difference a master’s makes

A masters of accounting isn't simply an investment in advanced skills—it’s a significant boost to your earning potential. By how much? On average, $22,000 per year, according to a Georgetown University analysis of salary data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Not only that, Tippie has one of the best pass rates in the region. In our master’s program, you’ll have more time to get ready to take the exam, along with a broader understanding of accounting principles that will help you pass more quickly. 

$ 71,620

Average starting salary

Among 2023-2024 grads

Choose your track

We offer four specializations to set you up for success.

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Accounting Writing & Communications Program

You read that right. The nation’s top writing university has a dedicated program just for you.

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