Master of Arts in Accounting

Master of Arts in Accounting 

• 30-Hours Curriculum
• Earn the degree in 12 months 

 Key Program Details:

1. Program Requirements: Students must complete 30 semester hours to earn the Master of Arts degree in accounting.
2. CPA Exam Eligibility: Completing this program satisfies the educational criteria for eligibility to sit for the CPA examination in most states and territories.
3. Additional State/Territory Requirements: Candidates are strongly advised to verify any other course requirements specific to their desired state or territory for CPA certification.
4. Sample Plan of Study: A suggested study plan is provided as an example of how required and elective courses can be structured. However, it’s not mandatory, and students must fulfill program requirements and course prerequisites.
5. Elective Courses: Students are encouraged to choose graduate electives not only from accounting but also from related business disciplines like Finance, Marketing, Management, Economics, Decision Science, and Computer Information Systems.
6. Restrictions on Electives: Basic courses that significantly overlap with the program’s entry requirements won’t count as graduate electives for the Master of Arts in Accounting program.
7. Student Advisor: The Chairperson of the Accounting Department acts as the student advisor for the Master of Arts program in accounting, guiding students through their academic journey.

Given this information, plan their coursework carefully, adhering to program-specific requirements and any additional prerequisites mandated by their intended state or territory for CPA licensure. Consulting with the program advisor is recommended to ensure that individual academic goals align with the program’s offerings and expectations.

Curriculum

Summer Session I (5 Weeks)

• CSB6601 (2.0 credit hours) – Financial Reporting I
• CSB6612 (1.5 credit hours) – Introduction to Management Accounting
• CSB6630 (1.5 credit hours) – Introduction to Business Taxation

Summer Session II (5 Weeks)

• CSB 6602 (2.0 credit hours) – Financial Reporting II
• CSB 6640 (2.0 credit hours) – Introduction to Auditing and Assurance

 Fall Semester Session I (8 Weeks)

• CSB 6603 (3.0 credit hours) – Seminar in Financial Reporting I
• CSB 6624 (1.5 credit hours) – Seminar in Accounting Information and Control Systems
• CSB 6641 (3.0 credit hours) – Seminar in Auditing and Assurance Services

Fall Semester Session II (8 Weeks)

• CSB 6604 (3.0 credit hours) – Seminar in Financial Reporting II
• CSB 6631 (3.0 credit hours) – Seminar in Accounting and Taxation Research I
• CSB 6670 (1.5 credit hours) – Seminar in Law and Regulation

Spring Semester Session (16 Weeks)

• CSB XXXX (3.0 credit hours) – Approved Graduate Elective I
• CSB XXXX (3.0 credit hours) – Approved Graduate Elective II

Spring Semester Session I (8 Weeks)

• CSB 6632 (3.0 credit hours) – Seminar in Accounting and Taxation Research II
• CSB 6660 (1.5 credit hours) – Seminar in Business Analysis and Valuation I

Spring Semester Session II (8 Weeks)

• CSB 6661 (1.5 credit hours) – Seminar in Business Analysis and Valuation II
• CSB 6690 (1.5 credit hours) – Ethics and Corporate Governance
• CSB 6650 (1.5 credit hours) – Seminar in Not-For-Profit Accounting

 * Introductory Courses (9 Graduate Credits)