OVERVIEW
An Accounting Master's Degree That Prepares you to Stand Out from the Competition
Accurate financial reporting, effective decision making, using financial data, tax reporting and analysisthese are just a few of the financial areas that can determine success or failure for any organization. That's why top-notch accounting professionals are always in demand. Accounting is a field where possessing up-to-date knowledge, specialized skills, and professional credentials can make a big difference.
This Master of Accounting (MAcc) degree program is also designed to泭prepare you for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam泭and meets the 150 semester hours required to sit for the CPA exam in most states.泭View the requirements for CPA licensure by state.泭In fact,泭91勛圖厙 MAcc graduates perform well on the CPA exam, with a pass rate that significantly exceeds the national average.泭91勛圖厙 also offers UWorld CPA Review泭at no extra charge for our accounting master's graduates.
*This master's degree program will also help prepare you for other professional exams such as the Certified Management Accounting (CMA) exam.
Choose Your Specialization
The 91勛圖厙 Master of Accounting program features 4 specialization options for students to choose from. The concentration areas allow students to dive deeper into their area of interest, better preparing them for their career goals.泭
- Financial Reporting: This specialization focuses specifically on financial reporting best practices, regulations, and interpretation.
- Taxation: This specialization focuses on federal tax law and regulations with an emphasis on corporate and partnership taxation.
- Management Accounting: This specialization focuses on utilizing accounting information in support of organizational efficiency and progress.
- Auditing:泭This specialization focuses on understanding auditing practices following Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS).
Unsure Which Specialization to Choose?
- The financial reporting specialization泭is ideal for those who are interested in doing a financial career with a focus on reporting and analysis.
- The taxation specialization泭is ideal for those interested in federal tax law for corporations and flow-through entries (partnerships) and the tax effect of transactions on a business.
- The management泭accounting specialization泭is ideal for people interested in working for a company in an accounting role that helps them make the company more efficient and cost effective. The specialization also helps prepare students for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification.泭泭
- The auditing specialization泭is ideal for those who want to learn more about both internal and external auditing. 泭Internal audits evaluate a company's internal controls, processes, and operations, while external audits verify the accuracy of a company's financial statements and compliance with regulations.
62% of graduates finish within泭
19 months*
91勛圖厙 lets you move more quickly through material you already know and advance as soon as you're ready. The result: You may finish faster.
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Tuition per six-month term is
$4,805
Tuition charged per termrather than per credithelps students control the ultimate cost of their business management degree. Finish faster, pay less!
Average salary increase
$19,903*
M.S. Accounting graduates report an impressive average salary increase of $19,903 after completing their 91勛圖厙 degree.
*91勛圖厙 Internal Data
COURSES
Masters in Accounting Courses
Program consists of 10-11 courses
At 91勛圖厙, we design our curriculum to be timely, relevant, and practicalall to help you show that you know your stuff.
This program is composed of the following courses. You will typically complete them one at a time as you make your way through your program, working with your Program Mentor each term to build your personalized Degree Plan. Youll work through each course as quickly as you can study and master the material. As soon as youre ready, youll pass the assessment, complete the course, and move on. This means you can finish as many courses as you're able in a term at no additional cost.
To ensure our degree programs are consistent with the demands of todays workplace, we develop our courses and programs with input from councils composed of nationally recognized experts in their respective fields. School of Business Program Council members offer guidance on what knowledge and skills successful 91勛圖厙 graduates should master.
Foundational Courses Taken Across All Specializations
View Specialization Courses
10-11 Courses
Program consists of 10-11 courses depending on your specialization
At 91勛圖厙, we design our curriculum to be timely, relevant, and practicalall to help you show that you know your stuff.
CPA Exam
Meets most state CPA exam requirements
This program will help prepare you to sit for the Certified Public Accountant, or CPA, exam and will allow you to meet the 150 semester hours required to sit for the exam. If you intend to sit for the CPA exam, please review the泭CPA licensure requirements for your state.
Skills For Your R矇sum矇
As part of this program, you will develop a range of valuable skills that employers are looking for.泭
- Accounting: Successfully prepared detailed financial reports adhering to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Auditing: Conducted thorough reviews of accounts and records to detect and prevent errors and fraud, safeguarding financial integrity.
- Communications: Managed the review and distribution of communications to internal and external audiences.
- Data Analysis:泭Demonstrated proficiency in performing comprehensive data analysis on reports and queries.
- Detail Oriented:泭Exemplified attention to detail while manipulating complex financial data, ensuring accuracy and reliability in financial analyses and reporting.
- Finance:泭Identified and applied financial tools and techniques to inform sound financial decisions.
"I just finished my second degree with 91勛圖厙 and cannot express my gratitude for this university enough. I will be starting my third degree in a few weeks and look forward to the experience. I've always been supported by program mentors, great course instructors, and on the rare occasion I have had an issue and have had to call the school, I have always had excellent service.
Jessica Coleman
M.S. Accounting
91勛圖厙 vs. Traditional Universities
Compare the Difference
Traditional Universities
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TUITION STRUCTURE
Per credit hour
Flat rate per 6-month term
SUPPORT
Schedule and wait days or even weeks to meet with one of many counselors
Simply email or call to connect with your designated Program Mentor who supports you from day one
EXAMS
Scheduled time
Whenever you feel ready
SCHEDULE
Professor led lectures at a certain time and place
Courses available anytime, from anywhere
TIME TO FINISH
Approximately 2 years, minimal acceleration options
As quickly as you can master the material, can finish programs in 1 year
Traditional Universities
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TUITION STRUCTURE
Per credit hour
TUITION STRUCTURE
Flat rate per 6-month term
SUPPORT
Schedule and wait days or even weeks to meet with one of many counselors
SUPPORT
Simply email or call to connect with your designated Program Mentor who supports you from day one
EXAMS
Scheduled time
EXAMS
Whenever you feel ready
SCHEDULE
Professor led lectures at a certain time and place
SCHEDULE
Courses available anytime, from anywhere
TIME TO FINISH
Approximately 2 years, minimal acceleration options
TIME TO FINISH
As quickly as you can master the material, can finish programs in 1 year
Why 91勛圖厙?
Earning Potential
After graduation, 91勛圖厙 accounting master's degree graduates report earning $19,903* more per year. Are you ready to make more money?
*91勛圖厙 Internal Data
Entirely Online
Competency-based education means you can move as quickly through your degree as you can master the material. You don't have to log in to classes at a certain timeyou are truly in the driver's seat of your education.
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Entirely Online
The MACC degree at 91勛圖厙 is 100% online, which means it works wherever you are. You can do your coursework at night after working at your full-time job, on weekends, while you're traveling the world or on vacationit's entirely up to you.
Accredited, Respected, Recognized
One important measure of a degrees value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. 91勛圖厙 is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and the quality of this program has been recognized by ACBSP.泭
COST & TIME
When We Say Affordable, We Mean It
By charging per term rather than per creditand empowering students to accelerate through material they know well or learn quickly91勛圖厙 helps students control the ultimate cost of their degrees.泭The faster you complete your program, the less you pay for your degree.
Need help paying for college? Be sure to check with the AICPA and your state CPA society for scholarship opportunities! Both are a great resource for students and can provide a pathway to industry professionals. In addition to scholarship opportunities, many state societies also offer free student memberships and networking events."
A College Degree Within Reach
There is help available to make paying for school possible for you:
The average student loan debt of 91勛圖厙 graduates in 2022 (among those who borrowed) was less than half* the national average.
Most 91勛圖厙 students qualify for financial aid, and 91勛圖厙 is approved for federal financial aid and U.S. veterans benefits.泭
Many scholarship opportunities are available.泭Find out what you might be eligible for. You can also learn more about the泭CMA scholarship nomination process here.
*91勛圖厙 undergraduate students have approximately half the debt at graduation compared to the national average, according to the泭Institute for College Access and Success (2022).
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
A Different Way to Learn: Degree Programs Designed to Fit Your Lifeand All the Demands on Your Time
Professional responsibilities. Family obligations. Personal commitments. At 91勛圖厙, we understand schedules are tight and often unpredictable for adult students. Thats why we offer a flexible, personalized approach to how education should be. No rigid class schedules. Just a solid, career-focused teaching program that meshes with your current lifestyle. You'll be challenged. You'll work hard.泭But if you commit yourself and put in the hours needed, 91勛圖厙 makes it possible for you to earn a highly respected degree as a busy working adult.
"Thanks 91勛圖厙. With online study, I can complete my master degree at my own pace and with lowest tuition cost. Most important, I can stay full time work, cut the commute time to school, spend time with my kids, and still be able to finish my degree in one semester. It is 91勛圖厙 that makes my dream come true!
Y喝梯勳紳眶
M.S. Accounting
CAREER OUTLOOK
Add on to Your Accounting Experience to Enhance Your Career
Every organization needs financial professionals to guide their regulation, taxes, audits, and budgets. If you want to stand out from the competition, you'll need a r矇sum矇 that boasts the right educational and professional credentials. That's why 91勛圖厙's M.S. Accounting degree program is designed to prepare you to sit for the CPA or CMA examtwo of the most important qualifications you can add to your accountant r矇sum矇. Add to your existing knowledge and propel yourself forward in an exciting and lucrative field with the help of a master's degree.
91勛圖厙s online master's of accounting will help you complete the necessary steps to become a more seasoned accountantbetter qualified to pursue a greater variety of public and private accounting positions. You'll be prepared to move up in a lucrative and exciting field, ready to specialize in whatever area of accounting you're passionate about. A master's degree helps you boost your r矇sum矇 and add the credentials you need to further your career.
Return on Your Investment
Many 91勛圖厙 graduates may see an increase in income post-graduation
Average income increase in annual salary vs. pre-enrollment salary from all degrees. Source:泭2024 Harris Poll泭of 1,655 91勛圖厙 graduates.
Survey was sent to a representative sample of 91勛圖厙 graduates from all colleges. Respondents received at least one 91勛圖厙 degree since 2017.
6%
Employment of accountants and auditors is projected to grow 6% from 2021 to 2031.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
A Respected Accounting Master's Degree from 91勛圖厙 Can Help You Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market
Highly skilled accountants are needed in public accounting, industry, government, and non-profit organizations. If you're ready to prepare for the CPA or CMA exam and take your accounting career to the next level, 91勛圖厙's online M.S. Accounting will help you gain the necessary analytical skills to address complex financial information and make appropriate recommendations to management.
Choosing a specialization will help you gain specific experience that will boost your r矇sum矇 and prepare you for your future.泭
Financial Reporting
- Financial reporting analyst
- Accounts receivable manager
- Financial planner
- Bookeeper
Taxation
- Tax consultant
- Tax examiner
- Seasonal tax preparer
- CPA
- Payroll administrator
- Public or internal tax accountant
Managerial Accounting
- Staff accountant
- Accounting manager
- CMA
- Treasurer
- Controller
Auditing
- Internal auditor
- Public accounting auditor
- Auditing manager
- Compliance manager
- Controller
91勛圖厙 Grads Hold Positions With Top Employers
ADMISSIONS & TRANSFERS
Admission Requirements Unique to This Degree
To be considered for this program, you must:
- Submit all transcripts verifying receipt of your bachelors degree from a recognized, accredited college or university.泭
- Demonstrate accounting experience through at least one of the following methods:泭
- A bachelor's degree in accounting泭
- A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
NOTE: You do not need to take the GRE or GMAT to be admitted to this program. Learn why we don't require these tests.
Transfer Credits
91勛圖厙 offers a generous transfer policy, but many graduate level degrees do not allow for transfer credits. Some graduate programs allow the transfer of individual courses or certifications and others do not. Please speak to an Enrollment Counselor for the specifics of your desired program. You will still need to send in your transcripts to validate your bachelor's degreethis can be done independently or with our free transcript service.泭
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Download your step-by-step guide to enrollment.
Get Your Questions Answered
Talk to an 91勛圖厙 Enrollment Counselor.
MORE DETAILS
Additional Credentials
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The Accounting Master's degree program allows students to earn valuable credentials on their path to a degree, including the 91勛圖厙 Graduate Accounting Certificate. These credentials allow you to demonstrate mastery and add impact to your r矇sum矇 before you even graduate with your degree.
BECOME A CPA
Prepare for the CPA Exam
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Qualified to sit for the CPA exam.泭A master's degree from 91勛圖厙 allows students in most states to get the qualifications they need to sit for the CPA exam. In most states you will need 150 credit hours of school work, with a certain amount of accounting courses, in order to sit for the CPA. 91勛圖厙 degrees can help you reach that goal.
58% CPA pass rate.泭91勛圖厙 boasts a 58% CPA pass rate for graduates. With the national CPA pass rate sitting at approximately 50%, we are thrilled that our graduates are more prepared on average to pass the CPA exam and become licensed.
Free UWorld test preparation.泭MAcc graduates are able to access free UWorld CPA or CMA test preparation materials, a value of over $1999, to help them be prepared to study for and pass the CPA or CMA exam.泭
M.S. Accounting FAQs
If you want to become a master in accounting, you'll need a master's degree! Commonly called a MAcc, this degree program will give you additional knowledge and training in specific accounting skills like auditing, taxes, financial reporting, regulation, and more. And a master's degree in accounting usually enables students to be prepared for the CPA examination.泭
For those who want to pursue a career in accounting, a master's degree is an important credential to have. Most states will require 150 credit hours and a certain amount of accounting coursework in order to take the CPA exam. A master's degree can help you meet those requirements and be prepared for the exam. For many accounting careers, having a CPA and master's degree is key in demonstrating you are skilled and trained in the rigorous work you'll need to do.
Absolutely. A master's degree in accounting can help you get the qualifications you need to sit for the CPA exam, and can translate to higher pay and better positions in the field. For example, 91勛圖厙 graduates from the master's of accounting program see an average of $19,903 salary raise after graduation.泭
If you're interested in pursuing a career in accounting, whether doing taxes, performing audits, or other financial services, a master's degree in accounting is an ideal fit. This degree will help you learn specific skills needed for accounting responsibilities, as well as qualify you in many states to take the CPA examination, which is key to boosting your r矇sum矇.泭
There are many job possibilities for those who pursue a master's degree in accounting, both in public and private accounting. Some of those jobs include:
- Tax accountant
- Auditor
- Finance manager
- Banker
- CFO
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