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Master's in Accounting Program Overview

Designed for corporate accountants, auditors, fraud examiners and financial analysts, our Master of Science (MS) in Accounting program can help you move into high-level positions in banking, taxation, insurance or any company with a financial division. 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.

Continue your journey toward a CPA with our graduate accounting degree, which satisfies the education requirements to sit for the exam in most states.

"The overall purpose of accounting is to tell the financial story of an organization (or individual) to allow for informed decision making," said Mona Stephens, CPA, MSA, and accounting faculty lead at SNHU. "Accountants now need to have good communications skills, technology skills and the ability to analyze large amounts of data."

You'll enhance your analytical skills, deepen your knowledge of accounting principles and learn from instructors with real-world expertise.

Learn how to:

• Appraise the effectiveness and limitations of financial accounting and reporting practices
• Generate complex financial statements for internal and external users
• Minimize the tax liability of individuals and organizations
• Communicate the significance of accounting information as it relates to strategic plans
• Prepare components of financial statements in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Assess an audit plan for compliance with Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) audit standards

SNHU’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).

Career Outlook

Complex financial regulations have increased demand for accounting professionals. Career opportunities in this field are expected to grow 6% through 2028, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

In addition, the median annual salary was $71,550 for accountants and auditors in May 2019.

After you earn your master's in accounting online, you set yourself up for positions like:

• Financial analyst: Evaluate financial data, study economic trends, examine financial statements to determine organizational value and regularly communicate with company leadership to gain insight for the future.
• Risk manager: Perform risk evaluation, prepare plans to lessen the chance of risk and seek out financial, safety and security risks within an organization.
• Senior accountant: Apply accounting principles, evaluate and/or implement recording procedures, prepare financial statements and help define goals for organizational departments.
• Senior audit manager: Develop and execute audit plans, participate in critical business and technology initiatives, and work strategically with business partners to project, identify and prevent control breakdowns that could cause damage to the company.
• Tax manager: Manage the preparation and review tax returns and forms, develop and implement strategic tax planning and monitor tax law developments.