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MSA graduates sit for a variety of professional certifications, such as CPA, CMA, CISA, CFE, and CIA. The online master’s in accounting program incorporates Becker CPA Review materials across multiple courses. (Please refer to the most recent academic requirements for admission to the CPA exam issued by the applicable state, e.g., the Accountancy Board of Ohio). The MSA program also incorporates CMA and IIA exam materials.

While pursuing your master’s in accounting online, some of the best ways to prepare for your CPA examination include:

• Choose a review course – Since the M.S. in accounting degree incorporates Becker into its coursework, we recommend using this program for your studies.
• Commit to a schedule – It is recommended to study for 15–25 hours per week, mainly focusing on one exam section at a time to prevent burnout.
• Complete the practice questions – Prioritize studying the multiple-choice questions and task-based simulations to increase readiness for the exam.

As of January 2026, Ohio no longer mandates 150 credit hours for your CPA licensure. Instead, students can either complete a bachelor’s degree with two years of experience or an M.S. in accounting with one year of experience.

It is important to note that students enrolling in the master’s in accounting online may start in either the fall or spring semesters and can either attend full-time or part-time. With our flexible online approach, students can take courses at their own pace from virtually anywhere in the world. 

For those interested, a combined-degree option with the ������Ƶ ������Ƶ Accounting BBA program is available. Also, students without an accounting background can easily start the online master’s in accounting program with fundamental accounting certificates. 

Want to learn more about how to tailor your M.S. in accounting degree to align with your goals and schedule? If so, please get in touch with our team directly.

The curriculum at ������Ƶ offers an advanced accounting coursework core and a variety of electives that allow you to structure a concentration tailored directly to your needs. No matter your starting point, our courses will develop your data skills including the use of AI. Our approach is designed to enhance your analytical abilities and provide you with a competitive edge in the job market and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.

Built to Quality Matters course standards with frequent faculty-student engagement.

 Career development is an integral component of the MSA Capstone course. Supported by experienced accounting faculty, students craft a career plan, update their resume, and expand their network within key accounting professional organizations. Overall, an MSA from ������Ƶ ������Ƶ provides a great foundation for career advancement and growing your professional network.

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The Accounting Fundamentals Certificate is perfect for those with little or no experience in undergraduate accounting coursework and provides students with basic knowledge in the areas of financial accounting, tax and audit. The certificate prepares students for entry-level accounting positions or for further graduate study in accounting.

The certificate is appropriate for students with a non-accounting bachelor's degree who are considering applying to the in the future.

Then you are in the right place.  At ������Ƶ, our online master’s in accounting gives you the opportunity to earn your degree at your own pace from virtually anywhere.

Our online M.S. in Accounting is about much more than just debits and credits. The program promotes critical thinking, hands-on application of technology, communication skills and ethical decision-making. In addition to experiencing personal and professional growth, our students will enjoy the following features of our online master’s degree in accounting:

• A flexible approach
• Outstanding faculty of leading executives and expert scholars
• Cutting-edge curriculum
• Ability to learn at your convenience
• Thorough preparation for the CPA exam
• Prior accounting degree not required
• Individual meetings with your advisors each semester
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals

The Combined BBA/MSA Program is perfect for you. 

Opportunities for double counting courses and provisional admission are provided to ������Ƶ undergraduate accounting students with outstanding records or individuals with exemplary professional credentials.

Undergraduate students in or entering their senior year who have completed 105 semester hours and have a 3.2 or higher overall GPA and accounting major GPA (or undergraduate students in their junior year who have completed 90 semester hours with a 3.3 or higher overall GPA and accounting major GPA) may obtain provisional admission to the M.S. in Accounting program.

Five undergraduate courses are available as so-called “slash” courses: ACCT 43009, 43013, 43020, 43033 and 43043. The graduate-level equivalents are: ACCT 53009, 53013, 53020, 53033 and 53043.

A student who is provisionally admitted takes the 53000 level courses to count as both BBA and MSA hours toward the respective degrees. A maximum of 9 hours may be counted toward both the BBA and MSA degrees.