Masters Degrees in Accounting, USA

Whether you are preparing for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam,* exploring other accounting-related certifications, or seeking to begin or move ahead in a career in accounting, pursuing your master’s in accounting can help you advance in the field.

Walden University’s online master’s in accounting explores advanced accounting principles to help improve your analytic and financial decision-making and prepare you to address today’s accounting challenges. Designed to help you stay current in a rapidly changing profession, the master of science in accounting program covers subjects relevant to the field, such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, recent regulatory decisions by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and other emerging topics and trends.

Embedded Graduate-Level Certificate

Receive a graduate-level certificate after successfully completing the first four courses in the program, giving you a valuable credential while you work toward completing your online MS in Accounting.

An ACBSP-Accredited Program

Walden’s online Master's in Accounting is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Among other benefits, ACBSP accreditation provides:

• Validation that your program meets nationally recognized standards of quality endorsed by businesses, government, and other organizations.
• Assurance that your program can provide you with the skills you need to compete in today’s global marketplace.
• Recognition by employers, graduate schools, and regulatory organizations.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the online MS in Accounting program will be prepared to:

1. Assess the impact of managerial decisions in organizational contexts using research techniques and results.
2. Communicate effectively about accounting and business practices, demonstrating knowledge of and respect for a variety of audiences.
3. Effectively employ quantitative and analytical skills essential in the accounting profession.
4. Construct alternative solutions to unique accounting situations and challenges.
5. Evaluate accounting and business practices from ethical, legal, and regulatory perspectives, considering diverse stakeholders and competing interests.
6. Appraise the mission-critical role the accounting professional has as an active partner in supporting the goals and needs of the organization.
7. Evaluate opportunities accounting professionals have to promote sustainable, socially aware organizations.

Curriculum

*Most states require individuals to complete 150 semester (225 quarter) hours in certain subject areas in order to be eligible to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and/or obtain a CPA license. Walden’s accounting programs can help graduates progress toward meeting those requirements. The BS in Accounting offers 120 quarter (80 semester) credit hours that include upper-level courses in topics such as financial accounting, auditing, taxation, and management accounting. TheMS in Accounting and the MS in Accounting and Management offer 30 semester (45 quarter) credit hours, while the MBA Accounting for Managers specialization offers nine semester (13.5 quarter) credit hours. These programs include graduate courses in topics such as financial accounting, managerial accounting, and legal and ethical accounting practices. This will require students to complete additional coursework to meet state requirements.

In each state, there are specific policies that must be followed when an individual is seeking to become a licensed accountant. Some states will not allow individuals who complete the Walden accounting programs to sit for the CPA licensing exams due to state-specific issues such as professional accreditation or face-to-face instruction. For information on the educational requirements for your state, refer to the state’s Board of Accountancy or related agency.

Walden enrollment advisors can provide guidance about accountant licensure; however, it remains the responsibility of the individual enrolling in the program to read, understand, and comply with the licensure requirements in the state where he or she wishes to practice.

Walden University can make no representation, warranty, guarantee, or commitment that successful completion of a Walden program, or coursework for credit within a program, will make a graduate eligible to sit for a licensure exam or to obtain state licensure.

Career options

Walden’s MS in Accounting offers a foundation from which to pursue career options in such areas as:

• Compliance auditing
• Cost accounting
• External auditing
• IT auditing
• Governmental accounting
• Management accounting
• Private accounting
• Public accounting

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The Master's of Accounting program at Binghamton University provides a generalist perspective and emphasizes conceptual understanding, analytical methods and the use of logical reasoning.

You will learn the most up-to-date accounting theories and analytical techniques combined with opportunities to apply this knowledge in real-world situations.

Highly integrative in nature, the curriculum includes a broad range of courses in auditing and taxation, along with financial and managerial accounting. You will be encouraged to choose from among the many electives offered in the MBA program.

Master of Science in Accounting

Consider the Benefits...
- Hands-on learning integrated throughout the curriculum
- Curriculum offers a generalist approach to accounting
- Strong program reputation translates into numerous job opportunities

- Qualified accounting majors can complete the program in two semesters


Combine theory with hands-on opportunities

Accounting is vital to any organization. It provides the financial information necessary for strategic planning. This function is critical to managers and investors in order to make informed business decisions. To prepare you for this important business function, the program provides a generalist perspective and emphasizes conceptual understanding, analytical methods and the use of logical reasoning. You will learn the most up-to-date accounting theories and analytical techniques combined with opportunities to apply this knowledge in real-world situations.

Accounting graduates are in demand

While most Binghamton students focus their careers in public accounting, the MS degree also allows for career paths in management accounting or in government agencies such as the Treasury Department, the General Accounting Office and the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Binghamton program will prepare you for numerous career options, whether in public or private sector accounting, or provide the theoretical foundation for the PhD degree. Binghamton is known for its strong accounting program. As a result of this well-established reputation, accounting graduates are actively recruited by all of the Big Four accounting firms, as well as by regional firms.

Accounting in a contemporary social context

The mechanics of accounting are emphasized, but Binghamton faculty members are known for their novel approach to integrating accounting into a more social context. Expect to use your communication skills, as the program requires you to write and present on current literature. This approach helps develop critical thinking skills, in addition to the technical aspects of accounting.

Integrative coursework broadens your perspective

Highly integrative in nature, the curriculum includes a broad range of courses in auditing and taxation, along with financial and managerial accounting. You will be encouraged to choose from among the many electives offered in the MBA program.

All applicants must submit the following:

- Online graduate degree application and application fee
- Transcripts from each college/university at which you earned a degree
- Two letters of recommendation
- Personal statement of no longer than one page describing your reasons for pursuing graduate study, your career aspirations, your special interests within your field, and any unusual features of your background that might need explanation or be of interest to your program's admissions committee.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages)
- Official GMAT scores

And, for international applicants:
- International Student Financial Statement form
- Official bank statement/proof of support
- Official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic scores

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Earn your CPA in as a little as 20-months. The University of Miami's online Master of Professional Accounting program offers a top-ranked business program taught by the same unmatched faculty who also teach on campus. The Master of Professional Accounting program can be tailored to students' background and aspiration with a certificate option and track for those with a non-accounting undergraduate degree. 

The University of Miami's online Master of Professional Accounting program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). All online programs are also accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and 23 other professional accrediting agencies.

Specialisations

• Accounting
• Taxation
• Analysis and Valuation
• Auditing
• Forensic Accounting 

Break Into or Grow in the Field of Accounting

UOnline's accounting program includes 4 options that can be tailored to your interests and aspirations. Relevant and rigorous courses prepare you for the CPA exam and / or to earn other accounting certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and Certified Management Accountant (CMA). Students can take one of two paths.

For those with previous accounting experience we recommend completing the Accounting Practice Certificate and either the Master of Professional Accounting (with CPA track) or MBA with Focus Area in Accounting. 

For those with no previous accounting experience we recommend completing the Accounting Practice Certificate and either theMaster of Professional Accounting, MBA with Focus Area in Accounting, or Master of Professional Accounting.

Accounting Program Faculty Spotlights

Our faculty puts the success of our students first. For example, as part of the program you will receive 1-1 consultation with your professor at the start of your program. Most faculty have 10+ years of teaching at the University of Miami as well a professional and practical experience. Prior teaching experience at MIT, Duke, the University of Michigan, the University of Rochester, and Georgetown University and prior professional experience inlcudes the American Taxation Association, Ernst & Young, Price Waterhouse, ExxonMobil, and The United States Goverment.

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The University of Tampa Master of Science in Accounting program prepares students for the dynamic nature of a professional career in accounting. Offering both full and part-time schedules, the Master of Science in Accounting graduate curriculum includes courses to help students meet the educational requirements for professional certifications and related exams.

Accounting is often called the language of business. Organizations plan, assess and report the results of operations, financial condition and cash position using accounting principles to prepare financial statements that express business operations to both internal and external users of financial information.

External users assess creditability, performance, risk and investment potential, while internal users assess the efficiency of resource allocation, performance and achievement of strategic objectives in the daily management of a business. All organizations, whether large or small, rely on accountants to record and report the activities of the business.

The curriculum is tailored to expose students to specific areas of accounting, including:
- Internal Audit
- Federal Tax Accounting
- Business Law for Management,
- Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
- Financial Accounting Theory

Electives are also offered in:
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- Not-for-Profit Accounting
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Accounting Systems Control
- Business Valuation

Visit the website http://www.ut.edu/msaccounting/

Sykes College of Business

Sykes College of Business is an integral part of a 105-acre university campus nestled in the heart of Tampa. As a comprehensive institution, The University of Tampa provides a full spectrum of resources, qualified faculty and modern facilities.

The Sykes College of Business is one of the elite private schools in the Southeast accredited at both the graduate and undergraduate levels by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB International is the premier business accrediting organization, promoting excellence and continuous improvement in undergraduate and graduate education.

Find out how to apply here - http://www.ut.edu/apply

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Gain a current, thorough understanding of accounting principles, reporting practices and regulatory requirements.

With an education in accounting, you are part of a field with significant potential worldwide job growth. Importantly, as new Certified Public Accountant (CPA) educational requirements and updated International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are put into effect, the need for additional expertise to implement new and emerging global standards is crucial. To meet these evolving requirements, this accounting certificate provides you with a current, thorough understanding of accounting principles, reporting practices and regulatory requirements, all based principally upon current U.S. standards.

Required Courses

• Intermediate Accounting I
• Intermediate Accounting II
• Accounting Ethics
• Advanced Accounting

Sample Elective Courses

• Auditing and Attestation
• Auditing
• Accounting for Government and Not-for-Profit Organizations
• Cost Accounting
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Introduction to Financial Accounting
• Introduction to Managerial Accounting
• Presenting Quantitative Data Effectively

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Progam overview

The master of science in accounting is designed to satisfy New York state requirements for students with an undergraduate degree in accounting to sit for the CPA exam and attain CPA licensure. Students may complete the program on a full- or part-time basis, with the full-time program beginning exclusively in the fall semester.

Plan of study

The program consists of 10 courses and a comprehensive exam based on the finance courses completed by the student. The exam is administered at the end of the student’s last term. Students must pass the exam to earn their degree.

Accounting, MS degree, typical course sequence

-Accounting Profession
-Accounting Information Systems
-Advanced Accounting
-Auditing and Professional Responsibility
-Advanced Taxation
-Information Systems Auditing and Assurance Services
-Comparative Financial Statement Analysis
-Financial Accounting Theory and Research
-Electives
-Field Exam

Other admission requirements

-Submit official transcripts (in English) from all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work.
-Submit the results of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) (GMAT preferred),
-Submit a personal statement.
-Submit a current resume.
-Complete a graduate application.
-International applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language. Minimum scores of 580 (paper-based) or 92 (Internet-based) are required. Scores from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are accepted in place of the TOEFL exam. The minimum acceptable score is 7.0. The TOEFL or IELTS requirement is waived for native speakers of English or for those submitting transcripts from degrees earned at American institutions. For additional information on the IELTS, visit http://www.ielts.org.

http://saunders.rit.edu/programs/graduate/ms_accounting.php

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In addition to the educational preparation for a career leading to top management, the master of business administration—accounting fulfills the educational requirements that allow students to sit for the New York State Certified Public Accountancy exam. The program stresses the skills necessary for the design, operation, and control of accounting information systems.

Plan of study

Students complete foundation, accounting, and business courses. The program offers two tracks, one for students with an undergraduate degree in accounting and one for students who have an undergraduate degree in a field outside of business, economics, statistics, or accounting.

Admission requirements

To be considered for admission to the MBA—accounting program, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

- Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution,

- Have working knowledge of algebra and statistics,

- Submit official transcripts (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work,

- Submit scores from the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) (GMAT preferred for international applicants and those applying for scholarships),

- Submit a personal statement,

- Submit a current resume, and

- Complete a graduate application.

- International applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Minimum scores of 580 (paper-based) or 92 (Internet-based) are required. Scores from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) will be accepted in place of the TOEFL exam. The minimum acceptable score is 7.0. The TOEFL or IELTS requirement is waived for native speakers of English or for those submitting transcripts from degrees earned at American institutions. For additional information on the IELTS, visit http://www.ielts.org.

Accepted students can defer enrollment for up to one year. After one year, a new application must be submitted and will be re-evaluated based on the most current admission standards.

Completed applications for admission should be on file in the Office of Graduate Enrollment Services at least four weeks prior to registration for the next academic semester for students from the United States, and up to 10 weeks prior for international students applying for student visas.

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The Master of Accountancy (MAcc) degree prepares students for careers as professional accountants. This preparation includes:

• Increasing your awareness and knowledge of current and emerging technical issues facing the accounting profession.
• Developing your research and communication skills.
• Preparing you to pass the Uniform CPA Examination.

Value Added by the MAcc at UTC

• Prepares you to take and pass the CPA exam.
• Equips you to enter the workforce as a professional accountant.
• Gives you the option of being qualified in forensic data analytics.
• Provides eligible UTC undergraduate accounting students with the MAcc 4+1 Program option, which allows you to complete both a bachelor's degree in accounting and a master's degree in accounting in as little as 5 years.
• Grants you with a degree from an accounting program and College of Business that are AACSB-accredited in accounting and business, the highest accreditation for business schools in the world.

MAcc Curriculum

Beginning Fall 2017 (31 Hours)

The UTC MAcc Program requires that a student complete a minimum of 31 semester hours (19 hours of core courses and 12 hours of elective courses) in graduate coursework as follows:

Core Courses (19 hours)

• ACC 5310
• ACC 5310L
• ACC 5360
• ACC 5420
• ACC 5420L
• ACC 5470
• ACC 5470L
• ACC 5520
• ACC 5520L

Elective Courses (12 hours)

• Option 1: MAcc General Track: Four approved electives (12 hours)
• Option 2: Forensic Data Analytics Concentration (12 hours)

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We Deliver Measurable Results

The Wake Forest Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) degree is one of the most highly ranked programs of its kind in the nation. Our program has a proven history of teaching excellence, unmatched CPA pass rate performance, robust career services, and a strong reputation among leading firms which enables us to consistently achieve 100% employment at graduation.

The MSA program is a two-semester, 30-credit hour masters degree program that begins in August and offers structured CPA Exam prep at the conclusion of the spring semester, with graduation in May.

We also offer an optional third semester that includes a paid internship — a major benefit of the Wake Forest MSA program. This nine-week paid position provides real-world experience during the busy tax season. This is a great for those who enter the program without previous internship experience, or those who want to gain additional experience with a company prior to accepting a full-time offer.

Unmatched CPA Performance

Wake Forest students have earned the #1 pass rate nationally & placed in the Top-5 of all schools with accounting programs in 17 out of 18 years.

Premier Access

A history of being a ‘key’ recruiting school for top accounting firms nationally.

Career Success

A dedicated career services team ensures our graduates are market ready and achieve strong employment outcomes.

Optional Internship

An optional third semester available for students seeking a paid, nine-week public accounting internship.

Open to Any Major

30% of our graduates are non-accounting majors, half of which are from the liberal arts or sciences.

World-Class Faculty

Learn from outstanding teacher-scholars who understand what it takes to succeed in the business world.

Three Distinct Tracks

Choose from assurance services, financial transaction services, and tax consulting based on your career interests.

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