Along with preparing you to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam, Boise State University’s online Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) gives you the key to potentially unlock high-level career opportunities.
By learning the latest industry standards and best practices in the program, you will hone your financial analysis, business development, critical thinking and analytical skills to increase your knowledge and pave the way for career advancement.
With its Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation, Boise State’s online MSA is in the top tier of accountancy programs worldwide. It is also well-respected within the industry.
The Department of Accountancy is a member of the Federation of Schools of Accountancy (FSA) and its commitment to continual development of high-quality, professional programs, so you will receive a purposeful and rigorous education. Graduates of Boise State’s online MSA also exceed the national average for passing the CPA exam.
Although being an accountant for private, public or government organizations is the most common outcome for master’s in accounting online graduates, you will also qualify for potential opportunities like:
- Tax manager
- Public accountant
- Financial analyst
- Information technology (IT) auditor
- External/internal auditor
With a median salary of $79,880 annually, the accountancy career field projects to have 6% job growth over the next decade, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Having a master’s degree not only increases your earning and leadership potential, it qualifies you to pursue C-suite executive roles, like chief financial officer and chief executive officer.
Real-world application in real-time
The flexibility of the online format allows you to continue working full-time while you earn your master’s in accountancy. The curriculum is adaptable and adjustable to industry standards, so you will be well-versed in the latest acumen.
With 100% online coursework, you can graduate in as few as 12 months if enrolled full-time or as little as 22 months if enrolled part-time.
Even if you do not have an accounting or business background, you can seamlessly enter into the master’s in accounting online program without prerequisites through the online MSA, Foundations option.
The six prerequisite upper-division courses required for a master’s degree in accountancy are incorporated into the beginning of the online MSA, Foundations program.
Boise State’s expert faculty members, who have been published in industry and academic publications, bring substantial accounting experience to the program. They will guide you to acquire skills like:
- Analytical and critical thinking by researching current accounting issues
- Knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
- Effective information technology and data analytic skills
You will also gain the necessary expertise in accounting principles and procedures to understand the financial, managerial, legal and tax ramifications of business transactions.
Plus, the online MSA gives you hands-on experience to develop your technical skills and network with other learners in your field.
Another advantage to earning a master’s degree in accounting online is the industry is in-demand and recession-proof. Because accountants are such a vital part of any business organization, they typically have solid job security.
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