Deepen Your Expertise with a Master’s Degree in Accounting Online
CPAs looking to advance their careers and those hoping to eventually earn CPA certification (subject to state-by-state requirements) will find this degree valuable. Designed for corporate accountants, auditors, fraud examiners, financial analysts, and more, our Master of Science in Accounting program can help you move into high-level positions in banking, taxation, insurance or any company with a financial division.
Accounting Master's Degree Benefits:
- Median annual salary of $69,350 for accountants and auditors*
- 10% projected job growth for financial analysts through 2026*
- Key courses include - International Accounting, Advanced Topics in Financial Reporting and Situational Ethics in Accounting
Why UMS?
- Complete your degree in as few as 15 months
- Multiple term starts throughout the year - complete your degree at your own pace
- 24/7 online accessibility - attend class when and where it's convenient
- More than an 80-year history of graduating successful business students
- This program is accredited by both NECHE and ACBSP
- One of the lowest tuition rates in the nation
You'll enhance your analytical skills, deepen your knowledge of accounting principles and learn the latest technology from instructors with real-world expertise. Apply online to earn a master's degree in accounting online and start expanding your career options.
See Yourself Succeed with an MS in Accounting
UMS’s master’s in accounting online aligns with the Content and Skill Specification Outlines (CSOs/SSOs) set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
Our accounting graduate degree curriculum is designed to enhance your understanding and skills in a range of areas such as:
- Accounting principles and practices
- Professional auditing methods
- Cost analysis for informed decision-making
- Using information technology to evaluate financial information
- Applications of financial regulations in business
- Quantitative analysis
- Individual and corporate tax preparation
As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission – to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your master’s in accounting online at UMS include:
- Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation
- Convenience. Attend class when it’s convenient for you – online education means 24/7 access
- Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your graduate degree in as few as 15 months, with two courses per 10-week term
- Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience
- Minimal requirements. No GMAT or GRE required for admission
- Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for internship and career opportunities
- Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study
Career Outlook
Complex financial regulations have increased demand for accounting professionals. Career opportunities in this field are expected to grow 10% through 2026, faster than the average for all occupations according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.*
Please note: Students cannot earn CPA certification simply by earning a college degree. If you wish to follow the traditional CPA track upon graduation, you'll need to verify you meet all requirements to sit for the exam. Licensing requirements to sit for the CPA exam vary from state to state, so it's best to review your state-specific requirements. For state-by-state educational requirements, consult the website of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA). For state-by-state CPA licensing requirements, consult the Accounting Licensing Library, powered by the NASBA. The content of our programs aligns with the Content and Skill Specification Outlines (CSOs/SSOs) set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and fulfills the educational requirements for CPA certification in most states.
Curriculum
Courses May Include
Program Outcomes
- Employ discipline-specific research strategies to appraise the effectiveness and limitations of financial accounting and reporting practices in a global economy
- Generate complex financial statements for internal and external users including effective compliance with full-disclosure and in accordance with applicable governing rules and regulations
- Apply IRS rules for tax planning to minimize the tax liability of individuals and organizations
- Analyze, interpret and communicate to all stakeholders the significance of accounting information as it relates to an organization’s strategic plans
- Prepare components of financial statements in accordance with both US GAAP and IFRS reporting requirements
- Assess an audit plan for compliance with PCAOB audit standards
