The University of Hartford, Barney School of Business offers a variety of programs for students seeking advanced education in the fields of Accounting and Taxation. Students can earn the master’s degree in as few as seven months, or at their own pace, and meet the 150-hour CPA licensing requirement.

Our programs are taught by full-time resident faculty and adjunct faculty who have a wealth of knowledge in the field. Students can choose from online and in-class options and our rolling admissions process allows new students to enroll in the fall, spring, and summer terms.

For students seeking certificate programs, our accounting certificate provides students who have an undergraduate degree in a field other than accounting the opportunity to take a series of essential undergraduate accounting courses. Students with a master’s degree in accounting, a JD degree, or who are current CPAs may take a series of graduate taxation courses in the Post-Graduate Taxation Certificate program.... [-]

Program Details

‌The Master of Accounting degree equips you to reach your professional goals by providing the requisite knowledge to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination and to enter the profession of public accounting.

This degree is designed to complement prior education and experience or to prepare students without an accounting background for this professional field.

Program Highlights You can earn your degree in as little as four semesters in a full-time format, although part-time students have five years to meet all requirements 30–54 credit-hour program with the tuition rate of $600 per credit hour for the 2013-2014 academic year Flexible scheduling with core and elective courses meeting one night per week from 6–9:15 p.m. for 13 weeks. Any major accepted from an accredited undergraduate institution The M.Acc. faculty are recognized scholars with extensive experience as practitioners and consultants, blending first-hand knowledge of best practices into their teaching Leadership Essentials ... [-]

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Courses emphasize the skills and tools accountants need to be able to inform and assist decision makers. Key areas of accounting and business knowledge covered in our coursework include advanced topics in accounting, international accounting, planning, control and performance evaluation, financial statement analysis, financial accounting theory, taxation of businesses, and business law and ethics.

Our program provides the necessary fifth-year of higher education required for the State of Washington CPA exam.

Nine-month track

The fifth year of college you spend qualifying for the CPA exam will set you apart from the competition. The Milgard School's MAcc program at UW Tacoma provides a transformational experience for those aspiring to a successful career in accounting. Bolster your skills with practical and research-based knowledge that comes from a world-class university.... [-]

Why MSU Denver's MPAcc Degree? Only 10 classes (30 credit hours) and no thesis. Concentrations in high demand areas: Public Accounting, Fraud Examination and Forensic Accounting, Internal Auditing, and Taxation. One of the most affordable MPAcc programs in Colorado and beyond. Small class sizes for more one-on-one teacher interaction. Evening or afternoon class options. Experienced instructors with varied backgrounds in all types of accounting. A vibrant and diverse downtown campus that’s near the business district. Students from all educational and career backgrounds are encouraged to explore.

The MPAcc degree gives you the opportunity to:

Refine your critical reasoning skills, leadership talents and your ability to work in a team; Develop an ethical basis to assist in adapting to today’s multifaceted business world and making complex decisions; Produce high quality, professional-level written and oral communications; Use technology applicable to the accounting field; Participate in service-learning, applied-learning, internships or get involved in other professional events; Do research and refine your presentation skills; Develop a sound foundation in regulatory and legal environments. 3+2 Program ... [-]