Resources
Financial Assistance
Almost half of our students receive some sort of financial assistance. Assistance in the form of awards and scholarships are as follows:
University and Graduate School tuition awards
John Beegle Alumni and Friends Scholarship
Susan Swanger, CPA, Ph.D. Professional Accountancy Scholarship
Katelan Price Annual Scholarship
Lenell Wyche Accountancy Scholarship
Advisory Board Scholarships
NCACPA (Western Carolina Chapter) Scholarship
FORVIS Scholarship
Gould Killian Scholarship
NC State Board of CPA Examiners
MAcc departmental scholarship funds are available to qualified applicants. Scholarship applications are reviewed on a continuous basis, however most funds are committed to students who have their applications completed by March 31 of each year.
Student Organizations
There are several organizations to serve the personal and professional needs of our Master of Accountancy students:
The Cullowhee-based Nu Delta Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi is an internationally-recognized honors business organization for accounting, finance and information systems students and professionals. Dr. Jane Livingstone serves as faculty advisor.
Many students participate as student members of the North Carolina Association of CPA鈥檚 (NCACPA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Student memberships of both organizations are free of charge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Master of Accountancy Program based?
The MAcc program is offered fully online.
How long will it take to complete the Master of Accountancy Program?
That depends. Being a 30-hour program, full-time students can complete the entire program in one calendar year by taking 12 hours each in the fall and spring semesters and 6 hours during the summer. Part-time students, and those requiring completion of prerequisites, will take longer.
Is there a time limit for completing my degree?
Yes. All courses taken at 蘑菇短视频and/or transferred in from another institution must be completed within six years.
Can I take classes at another institution and transfer them to apply toward degree at WCU?
Yes, with certain limitations. With advance approval of the Program Director, students may transfer in up to 6 hours of graduate level credit from another regionally accredited institution. Forms are available by request to the Program Director.
Can I take just a class or two, or do I have to be enrolled as a degree-seeking student?
Individuals may be admitted as "non-degree seeking" by applying to the graduate school and providing official transcripts showing completion of an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. Upon formal application and acceptance into the program, up to nine hours of graduate courses (with a grade of "B" or better) may later be transferred to apply toward a degree.
Employment Resources
Accounting Career Day 鈥� During fall semester each year 蘑菇短视频hosts employers for an interview day. Employers from business, government, and not-for-profit organizations come to campus to interview both undergraduate and graduate students for full-time, part-time, and internship positions.
Accountancy Fall Banquet 鈥� Sponsored by many of the companies that recruit our students, the Fall Banquet
is an opportunity to recognize our scholarship and award recipients, meet fellow students,
alumni, advisory board members, faculty and university administration, as well as
just have some fun.
Meet the Firms Night 鈥� During spring semester each year, 蘑菇短视频hosts an "information fair" in the greater
Asheville area where students can informally chat with company representatives.
Center for Career and Professional Development 鈥� The resources of the 蘑菇短视频Center for Career and Professional Development office
is fully available to all 蘑菇短视频students. These include resume preparation, interviewing
skills, and job search assistance.
Accounting News and Upcoming Events
Accounting's Networking Event Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 5:30-7:30pm Wells Event Center, Waynesville, NC
Meet the Firms Night Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 6:00-8:00pm Wells Event Center, Waynesville, NC
International Experience
Travel to Europe on a faculty-led trip with the goal of learning more about international accounting and business. Previous international experiences have included London and Amsterdam. In London, students meet with the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and other business and accounting organizations, such as FORVIS Mazars in Milton Keynes and PWC in Amsterdam. Experience international business by touring businesses such as Wimbledon and Fuller鈥檚 Brewery. Students also experience cultural and historical sites, such as theater at West End, the Tower of London, Anne Frank House and Museum, British Museum, and many more.
