The Western MPAcc Program structure builds on the depth and breadth of the Accounting Department's advanced level elective courses and close working relationships among students and faculty members. The program provides students opportunities to: Improve their expertise in the discipline of professional accounting. Deepen their knowledge in related subjects. Acquire the knowledge and skills for professional licensing as CPAs in Washington and other states. The program design permits students to customize their graduate study by taking additional graduate-level accounting electives, designated MPAcc seminars, and MBA or other supporting courses. Each student will plan his or her program through discussion with the MPAcc Advisor.

- A four-year baccalaureate degree from a U.S. college or university that was regionally accredited at the time the degree was conferred, or an equivalent baccalaureate degree from a foreign university - A 3.0 undergraduate grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) in the last 90-quarter or 60-semester hours of study. - Three current letters of recommendation from professors in the applicant’s undergraduate major field, or from professors of post-baccalaureate courses - Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or other test scores may be required; applicants with advanced degrees from regionally accredited institutions applying to certain programs do not need to submit scores. MPAcc applicants must provide the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT); MBA applicants may take either the GMAT or the GRE. - All applicants must demonstrate competence in written and spoken English. This can be done by submitting a satisfactory score on the international TOEFL or IELTS, taken within one year of the date of application. Minimum required TOEFL score is 86 for the Internet-based test (IBT) or 567 for the paper-based test (PBT). IELTS minimum score is 7.0. Official test scores must be on file in the Graduate School prior to receipt of the application. - Favorable review and recommendation of applications by the graduate faculty in the program to which application is made. - Special Requirements. Certain programs have additional requirements or procedures; see the program descriptions. If a program requires a statement of purpose and/or writing sample(s), these must accompany the application. See specific program information for clarification.