Master of Science (M.S.) in Accounting

Invest in Your M.S. in Accounting. Profit from Your CPA.

The accounting landscape is rapidly changing. Global and national practices in the field continue to evolve. Quality certified public accountants (CPA) who are well-versed in accounting standards and can adapt to shifts in the industry are in high demand. At Thomas Edison State University (TESU), our Master of Science in Accounting program is designed to prepare you to become a CPA. As a graduate, you can fill various accounting and taxation roles in industry and private enterprise, as well as federal, state and local government.

Why Get Your Master's in Accounting at TESU?

Our Master of Science in Accounting program is designed to get you to that next step in your career as a CPA. Our courses align with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants' Uniform CPA Examination Blueprint, a framework for the CPA Exam.

At TESU, you can earn your degree in as little as 12 months. Our classes are entirely online and can be taken wherever you are, whenever you would like and at your own pace — it’s entirely up to you.

What You'll Learn

You will develop high-level skills and build the fundamental knowledge employers are looking for in the accounting field, including:

• Fundamentals of accounting
• Federal taxation
• Forensic accounting
• Corporate and managerial finance

Three additional elective courses will tackle more specific issues in accounting, such as:

• International accounting
• Ethics
• Nonprofit accounting

Upon completing the program, you will be able to:

• Evaluate legal issues
• Analyze accounting data
• Address risk management
• Learn techniques to resolve complex business issues and more

The master's in Accounting degree program will also prepare you to sit for the CPA exam and take your career to the next level.

Note: To graduate with your M.S. in Accounting and sit for the CPA exam, you must earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good standing at TESU.

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Tuition & Financial Aid

At TESU, we have been empowering adults toward brighter futures for more than 50 years. Learn the total cost to attend TESU, see our tuition rates and explore financial aid options to start planning your future.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Requirements

You must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have completed 24 undergraduate credit hours in accounting. Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application today.

Graduate Admission Requirements

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