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Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA) Overview

The best way to launch your CPA career

The MPA program at WVU is designed to prepare students to meet challenges they face in launching into a career in public accounting. The structured educational experience of a graduate program broadens and deepens the student's knowledge and skills. Many states, including West Virginia, require 150 hours of formal education before taking the CPA examination. Earning a Masters of Professional Accountancy can help students achieve this requirement and begin their careers on solid foundation.

Nationally recognized program of excellence

In addition to the College's AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) International accrediation, the MPA earned its own accreditation in 2010. This AACSB Accreditation makes WVU's MPA one of the top programs in the country. Fewer than 28 percent of all AACSB-accredited schools have an additional accreditation for their MPA program.

Outstanding placement record

The MPA program has an excellent placement record. The big four as well as many other international, national, regional, and local firms actively recruit WVU accounting graduates.