The Professional Accountancy Stem is designed to prepare students for a career in providing professional services for firms and corporations (advisory services, assurance services, etc.). More than half of the required credit hours in the Professional Accountancy Stem and Tax Stem are the same, but eighteen credit hours focus solely on teaching students the ins and outs of professional services. Subject matter unique to the professional accountancy stem includes advanced courses in auditing, managerial accounting, accounting information systems, and other similar topics.

Prerequisite Courses BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS Principles of Accounting Principles of Accounting II Introduction to Economics Intro to Management Information Systems Communication in Organizational Settings ACCOUNTING PREREQUISITES Business and Accounting Information Systems Cost and Managerial Accounting Intermediate Financial Accounting I Financial Accounting II Fundamentals of Taxation Financial Statement Auditing Most applicants with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business have completed some or all of the general management prerequisites listed below. An applicant admitted to the MAcc program may take any of the general management prerequisites as part of the MAcc program, in addition to the required 36 credits. GENERAL MANAGEMENT PREREQUISITES Business Law Principles of Finance Marketing Management Operations Management Organizational Effectiveness Ethics for Accounting Strategic Management Requirements: Fill out your online application Transcripts and Degrees Provide evidence of at least the equivalent of a 4 year U.S. bachelor’s as indicated by an unofficial transcript or academic record for each institution attended. GPA Self report your final degree GPA as indicated on your transcript or academic record. International applicants must convert their raw GPA to a 4.0 scale. Tests Take the appropriate entrance test as required by your program of interest and have the official scores sent to BYU. Letters of Recommendation Request letters of recommendation from previous professors or professionals. Three letters are required for all except MBA and EMBA (those require 2). Statement of Intent Describe your educational and career objectives and how graduate work will fit those goals. Resume Check the Resume section of the application to see if your program requires a resume. Other Documents Complete any additional application materials that may be required by your department. English Proficiency Requirement (Non-native English speakers only) International Visa Requirements Provide copies of current U.S. visas and passport biographic pages for yourself and any dependents that may accompany you, along with proof of finances for the duration of your program. Pay and submit your application online. Pay the $50 application fee and submit the application before the published graduate program deadline.