Perspectives | Kenan-Flagler

How a Master of Finance compares to the Master of Accounting

You may be deciding on a business-related master’s degree, but your real goal is mastery of your career.

What’s the difference: MBA vs Master of Accounting degree?

If you’re trying to decide between an MBA and a Master of Accounting degree, you’ll want to understand the differences before you choose which degree to pursue.

Military leaders make great accountants

The skills required to be an exceptional leader in the military are the same skills required to be a successful accountant.

Why a MAC degree is awesome for my career

A Master of Accounting degree can take your career to the next step and help you achieve your professional goals.

Why accounting just might be the perfect career

Knowing that you’re working to keep businesses, government and other organizations, transparent and trustworthy is a nice feeling at the end of the day.

When is the right time for grad school?

While some graduate programs – like law school – can require three years (or even longer), others require only a year or two to complete.

Tax professionals have input on EVERY business decision

Most day-to-day tax work is focused on understanding the intricacies of tax law and figuring out how that applies to a client’s business.

Standard and not-so-standard accounting roles

An accounting degree opens doors to great careers — no matter your ambitions.

Math majors make great accountants

Strong math and analytical skills are a must for accountants — you’ve got those already.

Science majors make great accountants

Accountants spend their days collecting data — financial numbers and other data — making sense of it, and then advising executives on what it means. You may have never glanced at a balance sheet, but you’re already in the right mindset.

What to do when your job stinks

After considering what’s most important in a new career, you may discover you’re not qualified. What then? Grad school is a common way of getting a new credential and transitioning to a new career.

MAC admissions: Talk to me about flexibility in your online format

When you’re working full-time, serving in the military, raising a family or deeply involved as a volunteer to a local non-profit organization, finding time for grad school can be challenging.

MAC Admissions: How long will it take me to earn the degree? How long do I have to finish?

In just one year, you can earn a Master of Accounting degree from the top-ranked UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.

Switching careers? Why accounting might be just what you’re looking for

Accounting might be the new career you’re seeking and, here’s why: There are a lot of accounting jobs out there for you.

MAC student perspectives: Orientation and Leadership Immersion

The MAC Program begins with a four-day orientation to the program that includes a one-credit leadership course.

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