Classes and Scheduling Options
Online MSA Degree Requirements
The Online Master of Science in Accountancy is an accelerated program designed for students who earned an undergraduate degree in accountancy. The 30-credit program includes the following:
- Required Courses – 12 credits.
- Accountancy and Taxation Courses – 18 credits. Choose six accountancy and taxation courses to meet this credit requirement. Courses are subject to change.
It is important to speak with your student success advisor regarding course offerings and scheduling. Each class is offered once per year.
Review the following table for details on required courses and accountancy and taxation course options.
| Course Type | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course | ACCT 505 Advanced Auditing | 3 |
| Required Course | ACCT 512 Financial Reporting Theory | 3 |
| Required Course | ACCT 530 Corporate Tax Law | 3 |
| Required Course | ACCT 550 Accounting and Financial Analytics | 3 |
| Accountancy and Taxation Course | ACCT 507 Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination | 3 |
| Accountancy and Taxation Course | ACCT 510 Advanced Accounting | 3 |
| Accountancy and Taxation Course | ACCT 511 Ethics in Accounting | 3 |
| Accountancy and Taxation Course | ACCT 514 Advanced Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| Accountancy and Taxation Course | ACCT 516 Financial Analysis and Valuation | 3 |
| Accountancy and Taxation Course | ACCT 518 International Financial Reporting | 3 |
| Accountancy and Taxation Course | ACCT 520 Tax and Accounting Research | 3 |
| Accountancy and Taxation Course | ACCT 540 Taxation of Nonprofit Organizations | 3 |
| Accountancy and Taxation Course | ACCT 546 Accounting for Income Taxes | 3 |
| Accountancy and Taxation Course | ACCT 575 International Taxation | 3 |
| Accountancy and Taxation Course | ACCT 579 Personal Financial Planning | 3 |
| Accountancy and Taxation Course | ACCT 590 Internship* | 3 |
*Students may earn up to three graduate credits in ACCT 590 with approval from the Department of Accountancy’s internship director. For the Online MSA, an “internship” can be a permanent, full-time job. You are not limited to a position that an employer designates as an “intern.” You may receive “internship” credit for full-time work that you do in accounting as long as the Department of Accountancy’s internship director deems it is graduate-level work.
Course Descriptions
Official course descriptions and degree plans are published on the graduate catalog website.
To find a course, click the “Courses” tab and select the drop-down list that aligns with your desired course prefix (e.g. ACCT 500). You may also use the search bar to search for the course prefix.
Authorization
Boise State maintains authorization to offer online programs in Idaho and beyond. Detailed information about state authorization is available on the eCampus Center website.
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