The Program is designed not merely to prepare students to meet the educational requirements needed to become a Certified Public Accountant in Washington; rather, and more importantly, it is designed to give students a competitive edge when they enter their careers in professional accounting.

The Program was developed with extensive input from practitioners in public accounting and private industry, so that emphasis is placed on developing those skills that are key to success in professional accounting. The curriculum includes courses that place heavy emphasis on risk evaluation and management, teamwork, effective communications, marketing, and personal selling. The curriculum and the individual course offerings are updated regularly to ensure that the material stays current, relevant, and challenging.

The University of Washington Michael G. Foster School of Business's Accounting Faculty has been rated 5th of 1,300 US schools in research productivity. Several of the faculty involved with the MPAcc – A&A Program have had substantial professional accounting and business experience along with excellent teaching credentials, permitting them to share their “real-life” experiences and bring real world perspective into the classroom.

Call me, or call Francine Shafer, to talk about the Program and how it might meet your objectives. Make an informed choice. We look forward to talking to you.

Jim Gillick, CPA, Faculty Director
University of Washington MPAcc – A&A Program