Invest in a High-Value Accounting Career
Build the expertise to advance your career in accounting across industries.
Start As Soon As January 11
Why Choose Mercer University?
Degrees Built for Career Growth: 95% of the graduating class of 2025 were employed or continuing their education six months after earning a Mercer degree.*
Nationally Ranked Business School: Find out why U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review rank Mercer University among the Best Business Schools in the U.S.
AACSB-Accredited School: Accreditation by Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) places Mercer among the top 5% of business schools worldwide.
*See methodology at mercer.edu/post-graduate.
Prepare for an Accounting Career
- Mercer University’s Master of Accountancy (MAcc) helps you deepen your accounting expertise and prepare for professional opportunities and CPA licensure in Georgia.* You’ll learn in small classes from experienced faculty while strengthening the accounting, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills you’ll use throughout your career.Choose to study on Mercer’s Atlanta campus or online through live classes, with options to complete the program in as little as one year or at a pace that works for you. You’ll graduate prepared to pursue opportunities with public accounting firms, government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and other organizations, while meeting the educational requirements for the CPA Exam and licensure.
*View professional licensure disclosure at disclosure.mercer.edu/professional-licensure.
Prepare for a Rewarding Career
Hands-on, Experiential Learning
Develop career-ready best practices in classes, applied analysis, and elective opportunities.
Flexible Course Formats
Choose from five start dates and receive high-quality instruction online or on the Atlanta campus.
Finish in as Few as 12 Months
Complete the master’s program and prepare for CPA licensure on your timeline.
Experienced Faculty Mentors
Learn from faculty who have honed their expertise and perspectives around the world and across industries.
Prepare for the Accounting Profession
No prior work experience or accounting background is required for admission.
Personalized Financial Planning
Partner with a financial planning counselor for personalized guidance to make confident decisions about your future.
What are Mercer Graduates Saying?
“Mercer’s Master of Accountancy program was instrumental in helping me prepare for and pass the CPA exam. I passed all four sections in a 12-month window, and I don’t think that would have been possible without the background I gained through this program.”
About Mercer University
Mercer University is one of America’s oldest and most distinctive institutions of higher learning with approximately 9,000 students enrolled across 12 schools and colleges. We are ranked among the top tier of national research universities and have earned consistent recognition for our academic programs and educational opportunities.
Mercer is recognized as a leader in providing students of all ages with the personalized support and flexibility needed to make a private education a reality.
