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Master of Accountancy

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LEVEL

Graduate

DEGREE

Master of Accountancy

COLLEGE

Percy J. Vaughn College of Business Administration

LOCATION

Online

Master of Accountancy

The Master of Accountancy program at Alabama State University is one of the 16 programs nationwide that are part of the KPMG Master of Accountancy with Data and Analytics. This program delivers a firm foundation in accounting, audit and financial reporting with a focus on Data and Analytics and the enabling of IT capabilities. In just one year you can satisfy the requirements you need to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and expand your list of potential accounting jobs. Even more, you’ll begin a path of lifelong learning and gain the skills to adapt and excel throughout your career.

Our program focuses on preparing you to be successful over the long term and keep up with the evolving field of accounting. While immersed in the Master of Accountancy degree program at ASU, you will study in-depth accounting concepts as well as technology associated with advanced accounting. You’ll also learn to extend your accounting knowledge into new areas through research and systems design.

Why Choose Alabama State University for Your Master of Accountancy?

Our one-year online Master of Accountancy program prepares our students for real-world industry success:

  • Modern Curriculum:

    A curriculum developed by leading business schools with the support of KPMG combines advanced accounting with specialized courses on technology and data and analytics, including hands-on use of enabling technologies and data sets used by seasoned KPMG professionals.

  • Accreditation:

    Our program holds the prestigious Accreditation Council of Business School Program (ACBSP) accreditation, placing it among the top tier of Master of Accountancy degrees.

  • Professional Opportunity:

    The College of Business Administration helps students find internship and job opportunities through extensive professional networks across diverse industries.

  • Personal Attention:

    Get the mentorship and guidance you need to succeed with a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Explore Master of Accountancy Degree Courses at ASU

Develop foundational knowledge and skills to prepare for your career. The ASU Master of Accountancy program explores the concepts, systems, principles and technology used in advanced accounting and fulfills the 150 hours required for the CPA exam.

In today’s world, an exhaustive knowledge of accounting is not enough, and as part of the KPMG Master of Accountancy with Data and Analytics program, you will learn how data and analytics can give you a leg up in your career.

Master of Accountancy Degree Courses:

  • Governmental
  • Advanced Accounting Information Systems
  • Managerial/Cost and Risk Analysis
  • Data Analytics
  • Advanced Financial Reporting
  • Advanced Auditing
 

What Can You Do With a Master of Accountancy Degree?

A Master of Accountancy Degree from Alabama State University can pay big dividends in an industry where the highest 10% earned more than $128,000 in 2020, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In addition to the potential salary benefits, students enroll in our program to:

  • Meet the 150-hour education requirement to sit for the CPA exam.
  • Build advanced skills and satisfy continuing professional education requirements.
  • Pursue a Ph.D.
  • Start a rewarding, well-paying career in accounting.

More than 91% of our students become employed after graduation across a range of industries in the private and public sectors. You can find ASU alumni working at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Housing Administration, the “Big Four” accounting firms and even companies like Amazon, Facebook and Microsoft, among others.

Places Alumni Work

 

Why Earn Your Master of Accountancy at ASU?

Alabama State’s Master of Accountancy degree program prepares you for both immediate and long-term success in the evolving field of accounting. We equip you with the tools and skills to find success on every rung of your career ladder:

Get real-world accounting experience.

The College of Business Administration maintains close relationships with the Big 4 and other companies across many industries, which means our students are actively recruited for jobs and internships.

Learn from the best.

Our faculty collectively have more than 100 years of teaching experience and more than 70 years of corporate and governmental experience, and are actively involved in their communities.

Prepare for an ever-changing field:

Accounting rules are constantly changing, which is why our curriculum focuses on fundamental concepts and theories. Our students learn a mix of cutting-edge ideas and current accounting practices so they’ll have the tools to be successful on Day 1 and throughout their career.

Program Callouts

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The Master of Accountancy can be completed online in 12 months

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Alabama State University’s ranking among HBCUs by U.S. News & World Report

91

Percentage of students employed after obtaining their Master of Accountancy degree

1993

The College has maintained national accreditation by the ACBSP for nearly 30 years

What Our Master of Accountancy Alumni Say

 

I am currently an auditor with DCAA in Houston, Texas. I do contract audits on different small and large contractors around the area. My [Master of Accountancy] degree is a large part of the reason I was able to get this position and it set me up for a much brighter future.

Marcel W.
’19, Master of Accountancy
 

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