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Vanderbilt MAcc Assurance provides talented, well-rounded college graduates with the managerial perspective, leadership and communication skills and accounting expertise needed to launch a career as an associate with one of the leading global public accounting firms—Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC. Graduates begin their careers within the audit and assurance lines of these firms and quickly become fluent in the “language of business” and business processes. While some choose to stay with these firms for an entire career, most choose to join the client side, well equipped to take on roles as controllers or CFOs of public and private companies.

The Vanderbilt Advantagen Accelerated, all-inclusive 12-month programn Program designed for graduates of all majorsn Structured career search process with unmatched access to

executives at the Big Four firmsn Nationwide placement opportunitiesn One-on-one interview coaching and résumé preparationn Unparalleled opportunity to complete a paid internship during

the programn Small classes offer close and enduring relationships with

classmates and professorsn Distinctive Professional Development Program embedded

in programn Support to prepare and sit for (and pass) the CPA exam

A one-year degreethat offers a fast trackto a career inpublic accounting.

$10,000The average amount students

are paid for an internship.

28The average class size at Owen.

This means your professors will know you by name.

90%Program length Twelve months, full-time

Designed for Recent college graduates—new graduates to those with a few years of experience—who have the communication and analytical skills to succeed in a demanding and fast-paced business environment.

Class profile* Class size—30 Age—23 Undergraduate GPA—3.57 GMAT—679 Women—49%

* Average of the three most recent classes

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Year in and year out, the percentage of MAcc Assurance

students who have accepted jobs by graduation.

First-time CPA pass ratefor the Class of 2014.* *Consistently among the highest

of any program in the U.S.

On the cover: Read the story of Andie Engelbert, Vanderbilt MAcc Assurance, Class of 2015, at owenworldshapers.com.

Note: By the time you read this brochure, some of the titles and firms for our students and alumni may be out of date. There’s a good reason for that: Vanderbilt graduates are highly valued and tend to move up quickly in the business world.

The four global professional services firms that hire

Vanderbilt MAcc Assurance students—Deloitte, EY,

KPMG and PwC.

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THE BIG FOUR COME TO OWENFOR THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST.

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Vanderbilt’s Big Four partner firms—Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC—are global professional services firms often cited as the best places to launch a career.

Why? These firms build business leaders. They invest heavily in their associates, providing the training and mentoring required for success. Some associates choose to stay with these firms for an entire career while others move to senior leadership positions on the client side.

Soon after admission, you’ll have opportunities to network with executives and recruiters from these firms, visit their offices and explore internship and career possibilities with each.

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“I have gained immeasurable technical knowledge, I have significantly improved my networking skills and now I have a network of people and professors I can go to

for anything.”

“Vanderbilt MAcc program’s reputation and the total

class size were two of the biggest factors in

my decision. Owen clearly understood the importance of both the

social and technical skills required to succeed in the

business world.”

“The team dynamics I learned from playingfootball helped with

my transition to gradschool and even into my

internship. A career inaccounting really is all

about working together ona team and that’s the way

the program is structured.”

KENSLEY ELLIOTTVanderbilt MAcc | 2015

PwCNashville, TN

REGGIE FORDVanderbilt MAcc | 2014

DeloitteNashville, TN

AMANDA KIRKLANDVanderbilt MAcc | 2015

KPMGCharlotte, NC

SHIVEN GOLLAPUDIVanderbilt MAcc | 2015

EYNew York, NY

“Owen has helped me not only achieve all of my

academic and career goals, but also really helped me polish myself as a

business professional and a person. The experience

feels truly unique. ”

Learn more about Kensley, Reggie, Amanda and Shiven (as well as otheramazing Vanderbilt MAcc students). Visit owenworldshapers.com.

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AUDIT AND ASSURANCE. The science (and art) of providing expertand independent assessments thatsupport smart business decisions.

The goal of an audit is to assure investors, regulators, bankers and others that acompany’s balance sheet, cash flows and profit and loss statements deliver a reasonabledepiction of its financial health.

Most audits handled by large public accounting firms are extended engagements inwhich a team of associates takes a deep dive into the finances and processes of anorganization. The goal is to “follow the money.” Where does it come from? Where doesit go? How is it used? What processes are used to ensure the accuracy and veracity ofthese transactions?

It’s easy to see that audit and assurance associates have a front row seat to view theinner workings of complex organizations. This comprehensive perspective serves as alaunchpad for a rewarding career in business.

Vanderbilt’s MAcc Assurance program prepares you to be successful as an audit andassurance associate within a Big Four firm. You’ll not only learn the technical skills firmsrequire, you’ll get a head start on developing the professional skills—communication,teamwork and client-facing skills—that set you apart from others.

Experience a “Day in the Life” of an assuranceassociate. Visit owen.vanderbilt.edu/macc andmeet Cam Cooper, Vanderbilt MAcc Assurance,Class of 2015.

We develop first-rate professional service providers. The firms tell us Vanderbilt graduates are at a “higher level” and have a “leg up” on other schools’ accounting program graduates. Good technical skills. Better people skills. Contributors who show initiative. The broader backgrounds of our students and the managerial perspective developed through MBA-level instruction distinguish our graduates from those of traditional accounting programs.

Karl HackenbrackFaculty Director | MAcc Programs

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Benefit from an all-inclusive experience. The Vanderbilt MAcc program offers so much more than academic course work. In just oneyear, you’ll get all that you need to earn a position with (and be successful in) a world-classprofessional services organization.

Professional development. Vanderbilt’s MAcc Assurance program includes professional developmentprogramming that will help you as you interact with firm representatives and prepare for a successfulcareer. You will gain insights into your strengths, challenges and personal motivators and learn howthey impact your working relationships with others. Along with your classmates, you will work with aprofessional executive coach who will help you turn these insights into strategies for a lifetime of personaland professional growth.

Paid Internships. You’ll have an unparalleled opportunity for a 10-week, paid internship with one of ourpartner firms. This internship allows you to round out your education with real-world experience and givesyou a chance to see what life is like as an audit and assurance professional within a Big Four firm. At thesame time, it allows the firm to evaluate you. It’s a fact: Successful internships lead to full-time job offers.

Exam preparation. Vanderbilt’s program gives you an edge when sitting for licensing and credentialingexams. In the summer after graduation, you will participate in the Becker Review course and sit for all foursections of the CPA exam. It’s no wonder that Vanderbilt MAcc students consistently achieve among the highest—if not the highest—exam pass rates in the country.

MAcc Assurance Curriculum at a Glance

Advanced Cost Accounting (2)

Engagement Documentation (1)

Managerial Finance (2)

Research in Financial Reporting (2)

Audit Institutions and Processes (2)

Financial Reporting I (2)

Accounting Information Systems (2)

Business Ethics in Accounting (1)

Taxation of Business and Investment Transactions (2)

Financial Reporting II (2)

Managerial Economics (2)

Advanced Financial Reporting and Analysis (2)

Internship or Electives (6)

Introduction to Law and Business (2)

Federal Taxation of Business Entities (2)

Managerial Strategy (2)

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Curriculum and course information is updated annually and is subject to change.

Degree requirements and course information are subject to change. Visitvanderbilt.edu/catalogs to view the most recent Course Catalog containingacademic policies, degree requirements and individual course descriptions foreach of our degree programs.

©2015 Vanderbilt and the Vanderbilt logo are registered trademarks and service marks of Vanderbilt University. REV. 8/15Vanderbilt University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. Visit owen.vanderbilt.edu for Vanderbilt University’s complete EEO and affirmative action statement.

Vanderbilt UniversityOwen Graduate School of Management401 21st Avenue SouthNashville, TN 37203-2422

Telephone: 615.322.6509 Fax: 615.343.1175Email: macc@owen.vanderbilt.eduWeb: owen.vanderbilt.edu/maccHours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, US Central Time

We’re a different type of business school.We’re competitive, not cutthroat.We dig deeper. Work harder. We’re small. (And we like it that way.)

Vanderbilt is proud to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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