Master’s Degree in Accounting

Individuals with a master's degree in accounting are among the highest paid in business. Graduate-level programs examine the field of accounting from both a financial and managerial prospective. The topics that are covered typically include accounting principles and regulations, formulating accounting and financial statements, auditing, various accounting, as well as the tracking of assets, liabilities, expenses, and revenues.

Common Accounting Classes

Here are a few of the common accounting classes you might take in your program. Remember, you'll also take general business classes that are useful for accounting students too.

Accounting Theories and Regulations
Learning regulations, laws, and common practices.

Auditing Techniques
Fraud and standard auditing practices.

Taxation
Tax laws, governmental regulations, and research.

International Topics
Taxes, regulations, and practices at an international level.

Ethics
Looking at best practices and when to spot trouble.