Professional Accountancy Graduate Program
Earn Your MS in Professional Accountancy in Just One Extra Year
Prepare yourself for a career in public accounting with your MS in Professional Accountancy. From courses in cost accounting procedures to advanced topics such as pensions and post-retirement benefits, SNHU's professional accountancy master's program can help equip you with the latest concepts and practices necessary for professional accounting and auditing.
See Yourself Succeed in Professional Accountancy
Designed with aspiring Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in mind, the MS Professional Accountancy will immerse you in accounting and auditing topics that are likely to be encountered on the CPA licensure exam.
As a private, nonprofit university, SNHU has one mission - to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of getting your professional accountancy degree at SNHU include:
- Supportive community. Join the SNHU campus community of students who are closely connected with faculty and staff dedicated to your success.
- Accessible faculty. Learn from highly credentialed faculty members who are experts in their fields and interact with you in the classroom, dining hall, fitness center and more.
- Minimal requirements. No GRE or GMAT required for admission.
- Opportunity. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni and strong connections with employers for internship and career opportunities.
- Campus experience. Enjoy more than 50 student clubs, Division II athletics and fun events on our 300-acre campus in Manchester, N.H., named a "Best Place to Live" by Money magazine.
Admission Requirements
SNHU requires an undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 (or equivalent) for admission. If you are an international student in need of a visa to study on campus, please see our international admission requirements.
Acceptance decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout the year for our three 16-week graduate terms. You can apply at any time and get a decision within two weeks of submitting all required materials. To apply, simply complete our online application form.
Curriculum
The Master of Professional Accountancy program is a graduate day program to be completed in three 16-week semesters, beginning with the summer term.
Our professional accountancy graduate program was designed to help ambitious students acquire the accounting knowledge needed in order to meet the 150 credits of education needed for exam eligibility.
Requirements to sit for the CPA exam vary by state. Students are encouraged to review their state specific requirements. State-by-state educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam can be found on the website of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), while state-by-state CPA licensing requirements can be found through the Accounting Licensing Library, powered by NASBA.
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| ACC 550 | Cost Accounting | This course will provide a comprehensive study of the concepts, procedures, and practices of accounting systems that record, classify, and report cost data. These systems are designed to aid in the cost-effective operation of organizations. This course will focus on budgeting, cost data analysis, and accounting tools for planning and control. Additional focus will be placed on relevant cost data analysis for strategic decision making at the executive level of an organization. |
| ACC 645 | Advanced Auditing | In this course, students will advance their knowledge of auditing topics. Students will apply Standards for Accounting and Review Services to specialized engagements. Students will analyze various attestation reports for compliance with Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements. Students will describe the ethical and behavioral considerations that apply to auditors. |
| ACC 696 | Situational Ethics in Accounting | In this course, students will participate in an in-depth exploration of ethical issues and considerations for accountants. Students will contrast various ethical frameworks and their impacts on accounting processes and professional behaviors. Students will apply ethical models to accounting and financial situations. Students will analyze the environmental, social, and governmental (ESG) impacts and expectations on organizations. |
| TAX 655 | Federal Income Tax of Corporations and Partnerships | In this course, students will explore taxation regulations, legislature, and procedures specific to corporations and partnerships. Students will analyze the fiscal impact tax laws and incentives have on organizations. Students will prepare income tax returns for business entities that adhere to tax laws and codes. Students will recommend optimal tax planning strategies that improve the future tax consequences of corporations and partnerships. |
| Total Credits: 36 | ||
Graduate Tuition
Earning your degree is a smart choice to advance your career, and investing in an affordable program increases your ROI. We keep our costs low to remove barriers between you and your goals.
Licensure and Certification Disclosures
Learners interested in the CPA licensure exam can pursue SNHU’s MS Professional Accountancy degree to help them achieve educational eligibility, which stands at 150 credits in most jurisdictions.
Licensing requirements to sit for the CPA exam vary from state to state. Students are encouraged to review their state-specific requirements. State-by-state educational requirements can be found on the website of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), while state-by-state CPA licensing requirements can be found through the Accounting Licensing Library, powered by the NASBA.
For more information on which SNHU programs satisfy educational eligibility by state, please visit our licensure and certification disclosure page.
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