Master of Science in Accounting
Regis University Online Graduate Degrees
“Increased scrutiny of public companies coupled with the impending retirement of thousands of baby boomers has driven accounting firms to snag the next generation of auditors, bookkeepers and tax experts as early as possible with promises of plump paychecks and tempting perks.”
“Graduating With a CP-Yay”
Kim Hart
The Washington Post– July 6, 2007
In the past several years, accounting fraud at some of the nation’s most notable corporations has changed the face of the accounting industry. Significant changes have been made to the regulations surrounding financial reporting of public companies, and the creation of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act has created an unprecedented demand for accountants and auditors at corporations and accounting firms across the country.
The Master of Science in Accounting degree program has a strong foundation in ethics demanded by corporations and accounting licensing bodies. Coursework will focus on the expanded knowledgebase required of accountants in today’s business world, including understanding new accounting pronouncements, changing tax laws, and tightened financial reporting requirements. In addition students of the Master of Science in Accounting degree program will graduate with immediately applicable skills in financial analysis, tax preparation, financial accounting, and auditing.
The MS-Accounting program has been designed to allow students to complete their entire Bachelor’s degree online. Also, a curriculum option is offered to meet the 150-hour educational requirement to sit for the CPA exam (currently required in 41 states). The 2004 Candidate Performance on the Uniform CPA Examination study revealed that first time CPA exam candidates with 150 hours of education had a 56% better chance of passing all subjects than those with fewer than 150 hours. And historically, Regis graduates have ranked among the most successful in Colorado in passing the CPA exam.
Careers:
Students of the Accounting program will receive a well-rounded education, affording them number of available career paths, including the following employment opportunities:
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Cost accountant
- Loan officer
- Financial analyst
- Tax examiner
- Tax accountant
- IRS auditor
Master of Science in Accounting Certificate
The Master’s Certificate in Accounting is designed for individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree in Accounting and are seeking additional credits in order to meet the CPA requirements in most states. For those students currently enrolled in the Regis University Bachelor of Science in Accounting Program, this certificate offers a seamless way to meet the 150 CPA state credit hour requirements. Most states* today require accountants to complete 150 college credit hours as a prerequisite to taking the CPA exam. Regis University's Bachelor of Science in Accounting Program offers a seamless way to meet the 150 credit hour requirement. Students earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting then complete 15 credits of graduate studies to earn a Master’s Certificate in Accounting. Under the guidance of their academic advisor, students will then select seven additional credits to earn a total of 150 credit hours.
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* CPA requirements vary by state. These programs do NOT meet the requirements for the states of Texas, Utah and Delaware. Please see your individual State Board of Accountancy for specific requirements.