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Why Choose NEC for Your Master’s Degree in Accounting?
Versatility:
Equip yourself for a range of accounting functions, including auditing, management accounting, financial accounting, taxation, financial reporting, cost accounting and more.
Online Education for Working Adults:
Fit your studies around your life and work schedule through a convenient, fully online learning environment you can access 24/7.
Faculty with Real-World Experience:
The instructors for our accounting program have practical industry experience as well as research-based academic expertise.
Go In-Depth on Every Topic:
Our program features four-credit courses that offer you additional time and practice with advanced skills and concepts.
Meet Certification Requirements:
In addition to meeting Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam requirements in many states, our MSA can also help you meet academic requirements for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) exams.
Program Overview
Enhance your career opportunities on your time in an advanced accounting program designed for working professionals. Our program aligns with standards and competencies set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
What You Will Learn
Graduates of our program will be able to:
Apply decision modeling and risk analysis to consider issues and identify alternatives to formulate solutions supporting business strategy;
Apply quantitative and qualitative measurement techniques that are relevant and reliable;
Create and demonstrate verbal and written communication skills which express ideas clearly and objectively the work done and resulting findings are reported in accordance with professional standards;
Evaluate research and data in order to formulate strategic and analytically sound decisions and understand the likely consequences;
Describe and apply the legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements of the profession;
Evaluate managerial decisions and the relationship between legal and business strategy;
Apply professional audit standards and standards of quality control adopted by the PCAOB and the AICPA including Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
Courses and Curriculum
Students in the Master of Science in Accounting program take 40 credits of courses covering accounting principles, auditing, risk management and more.
Accounting Core:
AC 5230 - Intermediate Accounting I
AC 5240 - Cost Accounting
AC 5550 - Federal Taxation
AC 5620 - Government and Non‐Profit Reporting
AC 5730 - Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions
AC 6310 - International Accounting
Accounting Requirements:
AC 5640 - Auditing and Attestation
MG 5660 - Business Law
AC 6430 - Performance and Ethical Standards of the Audit Professional
FI 6310 - Finance for Leaders
Forensic Accounting
Concentration Available
If your interests lie in investigation and fraud prevention rather than in CPA preparation, consider pursuing our online M.S. in Accounting with a concentration in Forensic Accounting.
Think Our Program Is Right for You?
Take the next step toward earning your master’s in accounting online: contact New England College today!
