Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc)
Build your expertise. Launch your accounting career.
Prepare for the CPA—and what comes after
Butler’s Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc) is a full-time, one-year program designed for recent accounting graduates and Butler students pursuing the accelerated accounting pathway. You’ll deepen your technical and analytical expertise while completing the 150 credit hours required for CPA licensure and preparing for careers in audit, tax, and other areas of professional accounting.
With dedicated CPA exam preparation, strong connections to the Indianapolis and regional accounting industry, and support from Butler’s Career Development team, you’ll graduate prepared to move from the classroom into your accounting career. Students can also expand their perspective beyond the classroom through an optional global business experience in Ireland.
100% CPA Exam Pass Rate. 100% Job Placement Rate.
Butler MPAcc graduates are prepared to put their degree to work—from passing the CPA exam to launching careers with accounting firms and organizations.
Master of Professional Accounting FAQs
Graduates from Butler’s Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc) degree have a competitive advantage to succeed. Whether it is a public or corporate career, the MPAcc prepares students for jobs such as:
- Financial Controller
- Senior Accountant
- Finance Manager
- Forensic Accountant
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
For those entering the workforce with a Master of Accounting degree, there are abundant opportunities for a diverse salary range. Varying by position title and location, MPAcc graduates can earn an average salary of $78,000 annually. With more experience in higher positions, there are opportunities for an average salary of $137,898.
Applying for the MPAcc Degree
MPAcc students are admitted for both fall and spring semesters based on the following deadlines:
- May 15—Priority Scholarship
- July 31—Fall Semester
- November 30—Spring Semester
Contact Us
Butler MPAcc Program
Dugan Hall, Suite 355
4600 Sunset Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Phone
317-940-3070
