Goodman’s MAcc program helps you acquire advanced knowledge in accounting and related aspects of business by facilitating personal growth and teaching you the ability to adapt and respond to a complex and changing environment.
Designed for students interesting in completing the CPA Pathway, the program encourages the development of critical thinking, analysis and communications skills and prepares students to write the CPA Common Final Exam (CFE).
As a leader in accounting education, the Goodman School of Business is well positioned to deliver this program to you. The School is home to the CPA Ontario Centre for Public Policy and Innovation in Accounting as well as internationally recognized scholars and practitioners.
Goodman MAcc at a glance
Program best suited for
The integrated and innovative coursework in the MAcc ensures you receive an unparalleled accounting education.
Throughout the program, critical thinking, analysis and communication skills are developed through the use of case study analysis, student discussion, presentations and research papers.
Master of Accountancy
Students who wish to go on to write the Common Final Exam (CFE) and receive a CPA designation to work in the accounting field.
Previous undergraduate degree Goodman’s BAcc program
Degree duration 7 months
Entry point Winter term (January) only
Course schedule Weekdays and evenings
Hours of class per week 15 hours
Average class size 35
Co-op available Yes (optional)
Co-op work term length 4 months
Co-op term Fall term (September to December)
International exchange No
Based on 5 courses per semester.
Co-op takes place following the conclusion of coursework.
PEP Elective modules covered Assurance, Tax, Finance and Performance Management
Preparation for CFE Program covers CPA PEP Capstone 1 and 2
Earliest point eligible for writing CFE September
Scholarships available Yes
Deadline to apply
There is no set application deadline. Application review for the next intake begins in February of each year.
*Information accurate at the time of printing and is subject to change. Information accurate at the time of printing and is subject to change.
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CPA pathway vs. MAcc
Goodman School of Business CPA Pathway
BAcc MAcc CFE
CPA PEP Program
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Both the CPA PEP, and the MAcc, are graduate-level programs that prepare CPA candidates for a profession in accounting. These programs focus on providing competencies in your professional knowledge, values, ethics and attitudes. The CPA PEP pathway will take you two years of part-time study to complete, whereas the MAcc program will earn you a graduate degree, while completing all of the requirements to write the CFE in only seven months of full-time study.
Goodman BAcc graduates will receive recognition for completion of Core 1 and 2 of the PEP program upon entry to the MAcc. Students who choose to pursue the CPA PEP pathway after completing an undergraduate degree (like the BAcc), will not receive recognition for completion of Core 1 and 2, and will have to complete these modules as part of the PEP requirements.
The CPA PEP program only covers two elective areas which limits a student’s area of expertise. Alternatively, the MAcc program focuses on all four areas, ensuring you are a well-rounded accountant who is able to take on any challenge presented in the workplace.
These four electives include:
1. Assurance (mandatory for CPA candidates pursuing careers in public accounting)
2. Performance management
3. Tax (mandatory for CPA candidates pursuing careers in public accounting)
4. Finance
Both programs provide two Capstones that allow you to demonstrate what you have learned over the duration of the program. One ensures you develop leadership competencies and professional skills. The other prepares you to write the CFE.
• Advanced Topics in Tax (CPA Elective Module: Tax)
• Advanced Topics in Assurance (CPA Elective Module: Assurance)
• Advanced Topics in Corporate Finance (CPA Elective Module: Finance)
• Advanced Financial Statement Analysis
Subject to change.
Spring (May – August)
• Information Technology and Systems
• Corporate Governance
• Integration and Team Management (CPA Capstone 1: Integration)
• Integration and Analysis (CPA Capstone 2: Examination Preparation)
• Accounting for Governmental and Not-for-profit Organizations
Fall (September – December)
Four-month co-op term (optional)
CFE (September)
For more information, please check brocku.ca/goodman/programs/macc/#Curriculum
“ I liked how streamlined the program was. My program was only seven months to get my masters and successfully prepare me to write the CFE. The MAcc program is a great extension of the BAcc program if you are looking to pursue your CPA. It offers a streamlined experience to write your CFE and is the best way to prepare to write in my opinion. The professors are great and will help you succeed with a personalized teaching experience.”
— Emma Roszell, CPA, Senior Accountant at Root Bissonnette Walker LLP BAcc ’22, MAcc ’22 Alumna (2022 CFE National Honour Roll)
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Co-op
Co-op education at Brock is a combination of integrated career development coaching and work term opportunities that will enable you to explore career possibilities, discover your interests, gain new skills and build upon existing competencies, all while establishing key industry contacts in the world of work. The work term experience will enrich your studies through reciprocal application of concepts and skills learned in class and during your work terms, while developing long-term workplace efficacy. This invaluable learning opportunity will increase your marketability and give the competitive advantage you will need to launch your career upon graduation.
brocku.ca/goodman/programs/ macc/#Co-op
Graduate Co-op Program Information Book
Graduate Business Council
The Goodman Graduate Business Council (GBC) organizes intercollegiate business competitions, social events, professional networking sessions, professional development and training for all Goodman graduate students. goodmangbc.com
Goodman Career
As a Goodman student you have exclusive access to our team of professionals who are experienced at helping you understand your skills, connect your experiences to jobs, map your career goals and build your professional network.
brocku.ca/goodman/programs/ macc/#Career-Ready
Beta Gamma Sigma
Goodman is home to an honours chapter that inducts the top 20 per cent of graduate students in recognition of their achieved academic excellence into the Beta Gamma Sigma International Honours Society (BGS).
The Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) represents the interests of all graduate students at Brock University.
brocku.ca/gsa
Examples of events
Career ready
The Goodman Career team is here to ensure that students are knowledgeable and confident in the skills and strategies needed for their on-campus and new grad career search.
Career consulting and coaching
Comprehensive resumé and cover letter review
LinkedIn profile review
Industryspecific interview prep
Employer information sessions
Innovative networking events
After Graduation
Designation specific sessions
Goodman alumni have access to CareerZone indefinitely upon graduation and exclusive opportunities will also be shared with alumni in the Goodman Alumni Network on LinkedIn. In-person supports will be available for one year after graduation.
• Networking Events: Students from across all disciplines of business are invited to meet with employers in a variety of formal and informal events to develop professional skills and discuss recruitment opportunities.
• Etiquette Dinner: This is a collaborative event with Goodman Career and CPA Ontario offering students a chance to learn proper dining etiquette practice for interview and networking situations.
• Careers Nights: Students engage with industry professionals in a variety of different settings to learn about career pathways and required skills in industries such as accounting and finance, consulting, small and medium enterprises, analytics, etc.
• CPA Day: Accounting firms make their way to Brock’s campus for a recruitment fair, which is open to all accounting students.
• Experience Expo: This is by far our largest event of the year! This premiere trade show event provides employers with opportunities to meet students from all faculties to share information about their business and employment opportunities. Students network with employers, have LinkedIn headshots taken and participate in a resumé review clinic.
MAcc Tuition Fees MAcc fees
All costs are in Canadian dollars and subject to change each year. This chart is for estimated tuition fees only and is based off of the 2024-2025 academic year. Related fees are additional and can be viewed on our website. Books and living expenses are extra. Students who begin their program in the Winter term, are not automatically charged for the Health and Dental plan, and must OPT-IN to access coverage. The financial details listed here are provided as estimates only.
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For the most updated information, please check brocku.ca/safa/tuition-and-fees/overview/graduate
Financial aid
Professional Program Merit Entrance Award
These entrance scholarships are worth $1,000 and are awarded to full-time domestic and international students admitted to the MAcc program with an admission average of 87% (Canadian equivalent) or higher at the time of admission.
Additional available entrance scholarships include:
• John Arthur Edds Award in Master of Accountancy: $1,035
• Niagara District Chartered Accountants Association Award in Master of Accountancy: $1,315
• The Niagara CPA Association Scholarship: $3,510
• Dante F. Marinelli/Niagara Duty Free Shops Scholarship: $1,670
The Goodman Scholarship
The Goodman Scholarship Program is exclusive to the Goodman School of Business. Exceptional incoming students can earn a prestigious scholarship worth $3,000 with the possibility of renewal the following year. Students must demonstrate at least two of the following:
• Leadership in university and community life or evidence of entrepreneurial talent
• Exceptionally high academic grades
• Financial need Scholarships and awards are subject to change based on available funding each year. The scholarships listed here are provided as estimates only.
Admission requirements
Minimum requirement
Degree type
Four-year Goodman bachelor’s degree in accounting (BAcc)
GPA B / 75%
Accounting GPA B / 75%
Prerequisite courses Minimum ≥ 60% in each
English Language Proficiency*
Academic IELTS: 7.5 overall
TOEFL iBT: 105 overall
Pearson Test of English (Academic): 72 overall
Work experience N/A
Notes
GPA is calculated based on the last two years of undergraduate degree.
Academic average in key accounting prerequisite courses (ACTG courses + FNCE 2P91 and 3P93)
Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Statistics, Canadian Business Law, Business Ethics, Business Strategy, Corporate Finance I & II, Intro. Financial Accounting, Intro. Management Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Accounting for External Reporting I, II, III & IV, Cost and Managerial Accounting I & II, Taxation I & II, Auditing Concepts, Assurance I & II, Accounting Analytics, Accounting Theory, & Integration and Problem Solving
Minimum of 6.5 in each section is required.
Minimum of 21 in Reading, Listening and Speaking. A minimum of 24 in Writing is recommended.
A minimum of 60 in each section is required.
Preferred but not required.
*If applicable. The Graduate Programs Office reserves the right to request English Language Proficiency scores from any student. Admission to the MAcc program is extremely competitive. Please note that a minimum average of 75% does not guarantee admission.
“ The Goodman School of Business helped to set me up for success in my accounting career. I was able to develop strong technical and soft skills from the Bachelor of Accounting and Master of Accountancy programs. The professors at Goodman are forever supportive and go out of their way to ensure students’ success.”
square Official Academic IELTS, TOEFL iBT or Pearson Test of English (Academic) score (if applicable)
Our entire application process is electronic. For detailed information about our electronic application and document submission process, please visit: brocku.ca/goodman/programs/macc/#How-to-Apply laptop
Transcript requirements
If you received transfer credits, completed LOP courses or participated in an exchange term during your BAcc degree, you must declare both Brock University and all other post-secondary institutions attended on your OUAC application. You will order transcripts from Ontario institutions during the OUAC application process. If you completed any postsecondary study outside of Ontario, you must obtain official transcripts from these institutions and upload them to your my.brocku.ca account.
A personal interview with a designated accounting faculty member may be required.
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Questions about your eligibility for the MAcc ?
It can be an expensive risk to complete the application process for the MAcc, only to discover that you do not qualify for admission. At Goodman, we don’t want you to waste your time or money. Submit a pre-assessment request to the Goodman Graduate Portal and we will conduct a free pre-assessment to confirm if you are eligible for the program and if your application may be competitive enough for admission.
Brock students will need to provide their student ID number with their request. Students who have received undergraduate transfer credit, have taken LOP courses or who participated in an international exchange as part of their undergraduate program, must also provide the transcripts from these institutions with their pre-assessment request.
Submit your pre-assessment request by visiting the Goodman Graduate Portal: portal.bus.brocku.ca.
Please note that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Pre-assessments for Winter 2026 will be offered starting in mid-January 2025. Application reviews for Winter 2026 entry will begin in February and continue until the program is full.
