In Fall 2011, the Fox School launched its Master of Accountancy (MAcc) graduate program. Twenty-two students from around the world enrolled with intentions of preparing for the CPA exam and honing professional development and communication skills.
Developed to accommodate new state requirements, the three-semester MAcc program provides students an opportunity to sit for two parts of the CPA exam while completing certification prerequisites. Effective Jan. 1, 2012, candidates seeking the CPA designation must complete 150 hours of college education (undergraduate or graduate courses, or a combination of both), including 36 hours in accounting and auditing, business law, finance or tax subjects acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy.
Marc Sammartino graduated from Fox in 2011 with an undergraduate degree in accounting. “I know at Fox that I’ll get a quality education and the education I’ll need in the future,” he said of why he chose to continue his education in the MAcc program. “Everything is available at your fingertips.”
Twelve other Temple graduates joined Sammartino in the MAcc program’s first cohort. Of the nine other students, seven are international, calling Kenya, China, Vietnam and South Korea home.
