Master of Science in Accounting

The Master of Science in Accounting is a degree for students with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or another closely related field. This program aims to provide strong theoretical foundations and professional skills in the main functional areas of accounting, including financial reporting and assurance, management control and auditing, taxation, and forensic accounting. In addition, this program is designed to help graduates prepare for careers in public accounting, industry, government or not-for-profit organizations. Accountants and auditors help to ensure that organizations are run more efficiently, public records are kept more accurately, and taxes are paid properly and on time.

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CTU is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission www.hlcommission.org
This business degree program at CTU is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

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Courses: Core

ACCT614	Applied Managerial Accounting	4
ACCT618	Taxation and Business Decisions	4
ACCT624	Advanced Cost Accounting	4
ACCT628	Financial Reporting	4
ACCT634	Accounting Information Systems	4
ACCT638	Advanced Auditing	4
ACCT644	Management Control and Auditing	4
ACCT648	Forensic Accounting	4
ACCT655	International Financial Reporting Standards	4

ECON616	Applied Managerial Economics	4
	or

ACCT640	Ethics in Accounting	4
FINC615	Applied Managerial Finance	4
MGMT600	Applied Managerial Decision-Making	4

Total Credit Hours: 48

Accounting courses at CTU align with the educational standards of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). The student who meets the unique content and hours requirements of the State Board of Accounting in their state's Application for CPA Licensure is qualified to sit for the CPA exam. This program curriculum also integrates the competencies and body of knowledge in the Certified Managerial Accounting (CMA) exam. This program is not designed to prepare students for the CPA or CMA examination or any other certification exam, but covers the knowledge areas of the uniform CPA and CMA certification.

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If you want to achieve more in your career, you have to own every opportunity— starting with the right master’s degree. Potential career paths for those who earn a Master of Science in Accounting degree include:¹
- Accountant
- Senior Accountant
- Accounting Manager
- Tax Manager
- Staff Accountant
- Credit Analyst
- Audit Manager
- Senior Tax Associate
- Internal Auditor
- Senior Tax Manager
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