Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation Distinctives 

Be equipped to succeed at the intersection of accounting and finance.

The MAcc Valuation curriculum balances technical competence in finance and accounting with client-facing skills to prepare you for a successful career in the valuation service line of a professional services firm. You'll be uniquely able to apply your hybrid skill in finance and accounting toward conducting technically proficient analysis, researching ambiguous issues and writing well-thought, high-quality, compelling reports. You'll be ready to incorporate others' diverse ideas and perspectives into your work, and ready to build and maintain strong cross-functional working relationships.

Prepare for success in both the CFA and CPA exams.

You will prepare for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam Levels 1 and 2 and for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam using the Schweser CFA and Becker CPA review courses.  In the Training the Street program, you will get hands-on training in financial modeling and valuation.  You'll be part of the only program in the nation offering this unique combination of training for industry-recognized credentialing to launch a career in valuation.  

Have unparalleled access to our partner firms.

Through a structured recruiting process, our partner firms (Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Grant Thornton, KPMG and Pricewaterhouse Coopers) offer ten-week internship opportunities in which you can earn $10,000 or more. 

Earn significant financial rewards.

The valuation service line offers career paths that provide recognition and financial reward for achievement, and unprecedented career development and promotion opportunities to increase earnings as your career progresses.

Build connections that last a lifetime.

With a smaller class size, you will build life-long friendships and business connections during your time at Owen that will benefit you throughout your career.

Obtain a prestigious Vanderbilt degree.

The Vanderbilt degree is recognized in business centers around the globe. The Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation program was developed by working closely with leading international public accounting firm leaders on the Vanderbilt MAcc Advisory Board, ensuring your degree is one of the most relevant and innovative in the marketplace.  

Be part of a collaborative community.

You'll receive personalized attention, individualized assistance in career planning, rich opportunities to participate in student life and hear from and interact with distinguished speakers. You'll attend several school-sponsored and firm-sponsored events to learn more about valuation services, the public accounting industry and career opportunities. You'll find your own way of balancing work, life and play. And you'll participate in building the reputation of the MAcc Valuation Program, leaving your footprint on the program as you graduate to alumni status.