The MTax Direct
For Students Starting in Fall 2016
MTaxDirect.UAkron.edu
The George W. Daverio School of Accountancy at
The University of Akron invites you to consider its
renowned Master of Taxation (MTax) degree now
offered from the convenience of your computer,
tablet, or mobile device. Candidates for this
program, which we call the MTax Direct, may
complete the MTax degree in as few as 15 months.
The MTax Direct permits students to focus their
studies in international taxation. The program
offers substantive technical and professional
knowledge and skills needed to excel as a tax
professional.
Students in the program take live classes at a
specified time. In case a work obligation or
business travel conflicts with the live class, all
classes are recorded for later viewing as needed.
This program has many distinct advantages,
including:
Convenience – interactive and delivered live via the
Internet to a laptop or mobile device, with capability
of viewing recorded sessions on demand.
Efficient – may be completed in as few as 15
months.
Accredited – the program is accredited by the
AACSB, the gold standard for business and
accounting accreditation.
Two foundation courses are required prior to
admission (Federal Taxation and Financial
Accounting) for students who have not had similar
classes.
Program features:
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Expert Instructors – highly experienced CPAs and
attorneys with expertise in tax.
Practical Emphasis – practice oriented, offering indepth knowledge that can be applied immediately.
Reputation – 30+ years of reputation for excellence
among employers, and graduates are highly
recruited.
Focused – accommodates the schedule of busy tax
professionals and emphasizes international tax.
All courses are taught by highly experienced tax
professionals.
Courses offer in-depth knowledge that can be
applied immediately.
Tax practice is emphasized.
The program has an exceptionally strong
reputation among employers, and its graduates are
highly recruited.
Students may complete the program in 15 months.
Students start the program as a group and complete
it together.
The GMAT is not required for practicing CPAs or
for attorneys.
Apply online by July 1.
http://www.uakron.edu/gradsch
Contact:
Dr. Thomas G. Calderon
Chair
George W. Daverio School of Accountancy
College of Business Administration
The University of Akron
Akron, OH 44325
Phone: (330) 972-6228
Email: [email protected]
George W. Daverio School of Accountancy
The Master of Taxation Curriculum
MTAX DIRECT CURRICULUM
Term I: Aug. 8, 2016 — Oct. 14, 2016 (6 credits)
6200:628 Tax Research
6200:631 Corporate Tax I
Term 2: Oct. 24, 2016 — Jan. 13, 2017 - no classes Dec. 19 to Jan 2 (6 credits)
6200:643 Tax Accounting
6200:651 International Taxation
Term 3: April 17, 2017 — June 23, 2017 (6 credits)
6200:641 Taxation of Partnerships
6200:649 State and Local Taxation
Term 4: June 26, 2017 — Sept. 1, 2017 (6 credits)
6200:642 Corporate Tax II
6200:693 Special Topics: Advanced Topics in International Taxation
Term 5: Sept. 11, 2017 — Nov. 17, 2017 (6 credits)
6200:648 Tax Policy and Ethics
6200:693 Special Topics: Global Tax Planning and Strategy
All classes meet one night per week 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Mondays or Wednesdays.
Testimonials from MTax Graduates:
“The best part of the program is being able to
practically apply academic knowledge to everyday
client tax issues.”
Joel Hamsher, Former Tax Partner
Apple Growth Partners
“The knowledge gained from the MTax has helped our
professionals further their careers and strengthen our
practice.”
Mike Pasternak, Retired Partner
Ernst & Young
“The MTax augments our internal training making our
people well rounded professionals while at the same
time allowing our professionals to contribute.”
Nick Gonnella, Partner
Deloitte
“Each MTax graduate we employ plays an extremely
prominent leadership role in our practice, which is a
testament to them individually and to the quality of the
program.”
Jim Bowen, Partner
Bober, Markey, Fedorovich & Company
“The MTax has offered me a practical and high quality
education in all areas of taxation. I am very proud to be
a graduate of this outstanding program.”
Frank Vari
Corporate Tax Executive
I constantly hear the need for international tax talent. I
recently discovered the University of Akron in Ohio is
launching a new online Master of Taxation program
with an emphasis in international tax. This may be the
first of its kind, designed to address a significant need
in the market.
Gale Crosley
Crosley & Company