Wake Forest University’s Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) is one of the top accounting programs in the U.S. With an unmatched CPA pass rate, we are a premier recruiting school for leading firms and historically 100% of our students are employed at graduation.

Two-semester program: For students who enter the Wake Forest MSA program having accepted (or plan to accept) a job offer that will begin after completion of the program. Students who pursue the two-semester program graduate in May.

Three-semester program: For students who enter the MSA program without a job offer. This program includes an internship during the spring semester. Students who pursue the three-semester program graduate in December.... [-]

Cal Poly Pomona’s Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) program is designed to meet the needs of the ever-changing accounting profession, whether in public accounting, corporate accounting, government and not-for-profit accounting or some other areas of practice.

The program provides an integrated curriculum comprised of 45 quarter units, featuring the sound theoretical, applied, analytical, and interdisciplinary courses that prepare students for a successful career in the profession.

Some of these courses include:

This one year program completely taught in English provides students with a relevant insight into the importance of financial reporting for the modern business environment.

The MSc in International Accounting, Audit, and Control is designed for students looking to achieve long-term career success. It is based on a solid foundation in financial reporting and analysis; in management accounting and decision-making; and financial advisory services. The program provides students with an understanding of modern financial reporting functions from a technical and institutional point of view enabling graduates to work in a wide variety of industries. Graduates benefit from the built-in fast-track preparation for admission to global professional accountancy bodies (e.g. exemptions towards the ACCA Professional Examinations, alignment with the CIMA’s Masters Gateway and coverage of a significant part of the IMA’s Body of Knowledge).... [-]

Master of Science in Accountancy (Mixed-mode)

This programme familiarizes you with contemporary and up-to-date accounting knowledge and issues. It aims to build up your accounting knowledge base, enabling you to develop sound analytical skills and judgment and make efficient and effective business decisions.

Special Features

This is a flexible specialist programme providing a progressive and deepening understanding of major accounting issues for accounting practitioners and executives. The focus is on real world-related and contemporary academic studies and practical applications. Two of the key elements are PRC accounting and the contemporary application of information systems in accounting.... [-]

MSc International Business: Accountancy (full-time)

Interpreting information for better business decisionsCompany decisions, such as how many employees to hire, how many products to make and so on, require financial information. Financial consultants interpret information, enabling resource allocation decisions that are necessary to make decisions and meeting targets. Auditors, on the other hand, check the reliability of that information.

Programme information

Accounting is the backbone of any company; without it, profit, people and products cannot exist. Financial information needs to be gathered, interpreted and checked in order to be able to make business decisions. As a graduate of Accountancy, you can become a Financial Consultant, Auditor or many other positions in the financial world.... [-]

Leading your organization demands more than strong financial skills. It demands business and managerial acumen. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota 's online Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) instills the advanced accounting practices as well as soft skills to teach you the human side of accounting.

Designed by professionals, for professionals, the MSA program was developed in collaboration with CPA firm partners, CFOs and other accounting leaders. These professionals need leaders within their organizations not only to possess the requisite accounting skills but also to be great managers and communicators. The core curriculum of Saint Mary’s program emphasizes highly relevant business topics such as: financial communication, leadership, ethics, information systems and strategic management.... [-]

Master of Science in Accountancy

The Master of Science in Accountancy degree program is a 33 semester hour program consisting of 11 courses that allow students to pursue their professional interests. This online program accommodates both full-time and part-time students.

The Master of Science in Accountancy program is registered to satisfy the 150-hour licensure requirement for New York State and developed in response to two demands. The first was the increasing number of accountants who held undergraduate degrees in accounting and wanted to continue developing in a wide range of professional accounting careers. These careers included public accounting, corporate accounting, not-for-profit accounting and government accounting. Additionally, in view of the 150 credit hour education requirement established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) starting in the year 2000, the program was developed to qualify students to sit for professional accounting examinations that lead to credentials such as the CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and the CMA (Certified Management Accountant) designations.... [-]

The Master of Science in Accountancy program has consistently been ranked in the top ten in the nation. Currently, it is ranked nationally as the sixth “Best Accountancy Program” for 2012 by Public Accounting Report and is open to domestic and international applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree (or its international four-year equivalent) from an accredited college or university with an accounting concentration. The AACSB accredited M.S. in Accountancy program satisfies the 150-hour educational requirements adopted by more than 48 states and jurisdictions for certification and licensure as a CPA.

The M.S. in Accountancy program is a one-year, two-semester (30-hour) degree program, which is offered on a full-time, traditional academic year basis. Admission is granted on a rolling basis for fall or spring semester entry.... [-]

The Master of Science in Accountancy (M.S.A.) is a 30 semester hour program. It would typically include 21 semester hours of accounting classes and 9 hours of diversification electives. The MSA program is designed to prepare students for a professional career in accounting and to fulfill the requirements to sit for the uniform CPA exam in the state of Ohio.

MSA Core Courses (Required of all students) 9 - 15 hours, 3 - 5 classes

Note: For students who have taken External Financial Reporting III and/or Auditing previously in an undergraduate program, these courses are not required.... [-]

The MS in Accountancy is a 30 credit-hour program providing individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to keep pace with the changes in the practice of accounting. A unique feature of the program is its focus on risk management and compliance issues, preparing individuals for the growing complexities of the corporate world.

Many states require 150 total credits to sit for the CPA exam. This degree, along with a 120 credit-hour undergraduate accounting degree, satisfies the course hours required to sit for the exam. The combined MSA and MBA broaden a student's foundation to include accounting, risk management, and compliance foundation to the breadth of knowledge gained in the MBA program.... [-]

The accounting department at Boise State University started its Master of Science in Accountancy - Taxation degree program in the fall semester of 1996. The program is designed to prepare students for employment as tax professionals in public accounting, private industry, and government and to provide focused tax education. Accordingly, required courses outside of taxation are held to a minimum.

The objectives of this program include both development of a conceptual understanding of taxation and its policy objectives and development of rigorous technical competency in the application of the law. The courses of the MS in Accountancy - Taxation degree program may be used to satisfy education requirements to sit for professional examinations such as that for the CPA designation. ... [-]

The Master of Science in Accountancy at Boise State University is designed to prepare candidates for a career within the broader framework of business decision making.

The primary role of the program is to prepare students for careers in public accounting as certified public accountants (CPAs). The program focuses on the audit and attests functions of public accounting.

The complexity of today's business environment requires public accountants to have expertise in accounting principles and procedures and to understand the financial, managerial, legal, and tax ramifications of business transactions. CPAs must also be able to clearly communicate with clients and affected third parties, and with employees. Because of their financial expertise, CPAs frequently serve as advisors for a broad range of business decisions. Students will develop their technical expertise and business knowledge needed to provide these services.... [-]

The Master of Science in Accountancy provides the conceptual understanding and technical competence for a career in professional accounting. Many employment opportunities include public accounting, industrial accounting, and government. The program encompasses both a theoretical foundation in accounting and business administration as well as technical skills. Emphasis is placed on the development of a professional attitude and the capacity to deal with issues of accounting policy and ethics. The curriculum is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting. Students with a bachelor’s degree in a field other than business administration may meet this requirement by completing the Business Foundation block within the MBA along with the undergraduate accounting concentration courses.The curriculum requires 30 units beyond the baccalaureate degree which must be completed with a minimum GPA of 3.00. The study plan must include a minimum of 15 units at the graduate (500) level.Students in consultation with their accounting advisor will select 9 electives. Students have the option of taking courses outside of the Accounting program to satisfy this requirement. Required Courses ... [-]

Nanyang Business School's Master of Science in Accountancy (MSc Acc) is offered as a full- or part-time programme. Full-time students complete the programme in a year, part-time students, in 2 years.

The programme covers 12 courses, made up of 3 Business Core (BC) and 9 Accountancy Core (AC) courses. Up to 2 waivers are allowed, based on previous extensive coverage in your undergraduate programme, subject to approval from the School. Waivers will be substituted with Master's level electives.

Our courses are taught by our faculty from Singapore's leading and most established accountancy school, reputed for its pragmatic and industry-oriented approach.... [-]

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

As a distance learner, students must have access to a suitable computer with internet connection, together with sufficient IT competence to make use of word processing, internet and email.... [-]