Sampling of Careers

MAcc graduates leave Michigan's Ross School of Business qualified not only to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Exam in all 50 states, but well-prepared to succeed in a variety of professional arenas around the globe. Beyond the typical career paths of audit and tax, MAcc students have and continue to pursue careers in investment banking, corporate finance, consulting, corporate accounting and government. This range of opportunity is possible due to the flexibility of the curriculum within the MAcc program and the ability to tailor your graduate electives to meet your career objectives. 

Completion of the Ross MAcc program signals a dedication to your profession and a mastery of the most complex accounting principles. Your degree also places you within an influential alumni network to help you advance throughout your career. To enhance options for its graduates, the Ross School of Business' Office of Career Development and the Accounting Department maintain close working partnerships with the world’s major international firms. Many of these same firms have worked closely with the School over the years to ensure that its curriculum prepares graduates for the challenges of the accounting profession, and offer summer internships prior to entering the MAcc program.

As a result, the MAcc program continues to produce a disproportionately large percentage of partners in the world’s leading public accounting firms. From Wall Street investment banks to federal, state and local governments to Main Street start-ups, your Ross MAcc degree opens the doors to a multitude of opportunities in accounting, consulting, finance, and general management.