Department of Accounting

McCoy Hall Room 431
T: 512.245.2566 
http://www.accounting.mccoy.txst.edu/

The McCoy College of Business Department of Accounting is dedicated to preparing our diverse students population for professional success in an ever-changing global economy. Our faculty make McCoy a primary-choice school for students by providing a rigorous and innovative curriculum that is informed by impactful research, engagement with the professional community, and meaningful service. 

The Master of Accountancy (M.Acy.) degree broadens the educational experience of individuals preparing for a career in public accounting. Students explore the social, ethical, and environmental effects of accounting information on those who rely on it for their decision-making needs. The M.Acy. program can be used to satisfy the 150-hour education requirement for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license. An undergraduate degree in accounting is not required.

The Master of Science major in Accounting and Information Technology (MSAIT) program prepares students for successful careers in public accounting and accounting information management. The MSAIT degree develops accounting and information technology competencies needed to respond to the evolving demands being placed on accountants and information technology professionals in modern organizations. The MSAIT program can be used to satisfy the 150-hour education requirement for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license. An undergraduate degree in accounting is not required. 

AACSB Accreditation

Texas State is one of only 186 business schools worldwide (top 5%) to be accredited in both general business and accounting by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB Accreditation is known, worldwide, as the longest standing, most recognized form of specialized/professional accreditation an institution and its accounting programs can earn.