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UOG master鈥檚 program for accountants to commence soon

UOG master鈥檚 program for accountants to commence soon

UOG master鈥檚 program for accountants to commence soon


9/8/2022

Accounting professionals in Guam can now work toward licensure and a master鈥檚
From left, Martha Suez-Sales, DBA, chair of the Master of Accountancy program at the 91快播 School of Business and Public Administration; Doreen T. Crisostomo-Mu帽a, Ph.D., professor of accounting; and Roseann Jones, Ph.D., professor of economics and head of UOG鈥檚 Business Administration Division gather for a photo on campus Sept. 8, 2022.

The 91快播 School of Business and Public Administration is inviting accounting professionals to consider the 100% online Master of Accountancy program commencing this Fanuch氓nan (Fall) semester on Nov. 28.

The new graduate degree program鈥檚 curriculum offers courses in professional accounting research, financial analysis and valuation, corporate governance and ethics, advanced auditing and forensic accounting, information systems and data analytics.

The program allows accounting professionals who plan on seeking Guam licensure and practicing as a Certified Public Accountant to meet the 150 credit hours required under Guam law.

鈥淚t is a great opportunity for UOG to serve the community and this is one way 鈥 by offering the master鈥檚 program,鈥 said Doreen T. Crisostomo-Mu帽a, Ph.D., professor of accounting at SBPA. Having a master鈥檚 degree for accountants helps build their portfolio, Crisostomo-Mu帽a said.

Graduate students can complete the program in a year. The program鈥檚 online feature allows graduate students from Guam, the rest of the Micronesia region, and prospective students from foreign countries who meet the education requirements for acceptance to enroll without having to relocate or pause their jobs.

鈥淭his program is delivered fully online 鈥 providing the flexibility that working professionals need,鈥 said Martha Suez-Sales, DBA, the program鈥檚 chairperson.

There will be an information session via Zoom at 7 p.m. on Sept. 15. The application deadline is Sept. 30, 2022.

Roseann Jones, Ph.D., professor of economics and division head of UOG鈥檚 Business Administration Division, said the new master鈥檚 program shows the division鈥檚 commitment toward the professional development of Guam鈥檚 workforce.

鈥淚t is really great to have this specialized Master of Accountancy program. We have a terrific accountant clientele base who have supported our students over the years, and this just takes this to a whole new level and we are really excited about that,鈥 Jones said.

To express interest in the Zoom information session on Sept. 15, email the program chair suez-salesm@triton.uog.edu.