ACF.MS - MS in Accounting & Finance
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MS in Accounting and Finance
Purpose
The MS in Accounting and Finance provides students with the opportunity to develop skills in planning, controlling, evaluation, and analysis that characterize a successful career in accounting and finance. Depending on the student's undergraduate major, they may qualify to sit for the CPA exam. Students interested in doing so should consult the Board of Accountancy in the state in which they wish to be licensed and work with their advisor to meet needed requirements.
Program Learning Goals
1: Analyze business decisions using the core accounting skills of reporting, audit, tax, and technology.
2: Create financial information through business reporting and analysis.
3: Evaluate financial choices with tax compliance and planning skills.
4: Understand the risks and rewards to business through information systems and controls.
5: Demonstrate proficiency in using ethical reasoning skills.
Structure
The MS in Accounting and Finance consists of three areas: undergraduate foundation courses, required accounting courses, and elective courses. These three areas are discussed below.
Degree Requirements
Undergraduate Foundation Courses 27 credit hours
AC 201/HONB 203 | Financial Reporting I | 3 cr. |
AC 202 | Managerial Accounting | 3 cr. |
AC 305 | Financial Reporting II | 3 cr. |
AC 306 | Financial Reporting III | 3 cr. |
AC 313 | Taxation of Individuals | 3 cr. |
AC 330 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 cr. |
AC 419 | Auditing and Assurance Services | 3 cr. |
AC 440 | Accounting Analytics | 3 cr. |
FIN 214 | Introduction to Finance | 3 cr. |
Subtotal: 27
Students admitted into the MS in Accounting and Finance program must have completed the undergraduate courses with a “B” average or better and no grade below a “C.” For purposes of admission only the highest grade achieved in each of the undergraduate courses will be considered. Students who are lacking some or all of the undergraduate foundation courses may be conditionally admitted to the program but must complete all remaining undergraduate core courses within a two-year period. During this time they will be allowed to take no more than two graduate courses toward the MS in Accounting and Finance degree. Grades on the undergraduate core courses taken after admission to the program will not be included in the GPA calculations of the program. The GPA calculation of the MS in Accounting and Finance program will be based solely on graduate coursework.
Required Courses 21 credit hours
AC 610 | Cost-Based Decision-Making | 3 cr. |
AC 621 | Advanced Financial Accounting | 3 cr. |
AC 640 | Adv. Accounting Information Systems | 3 cr. |
AC 646 | Selected Topics in Taxation | 3 cr. |
AC 660 | Adv. Accounting Analytics | 3 cr. |
FIN 612 | Business Analysis and Valuation | 3 cr. |
FIN 630 | Managerial Finance | 3 cr. |
Subtotal: 21
In addition to required courses, students must complete electives to finish the degree.
Electives 9 credit hours
GEN 6XX | Electives | 9 cr. |
Subtotal: 9
Total Minimum Credit Hours: 30