MS in Accountancy (MSA)

The Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) provides the additional 30 units required to complete the 150 semester units required for CPA licensure in California.Provides advanced knowledge in tax, corporate governance, ethics, and other topics important for accountants in government and industry.Prepares graduates to deal with increased complexity in accounting practices, tax laws, and business methods fueled by new technology.MSA graduates have career opportunities with public accounting firms, corporate entities, financial firms, audit & tax groups, and governmenttax authorities.Cohort-based model consisting of 30 units11-month program beginning both spring and fallClasses on Monday - Thursdays evenings and SaturdaysAccess to an extensive CSULB alumni networkCPA Test Prep integrated into the programCareer opportunities with corporate entities, financial firms, audit & tax groups, and governmenttax authorities

Applicants to this program must possess either a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy from an accredited university OR a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, and accounting coursework equivalent to the current CSULB catalog. The student must have a GPA of 3.0 in the required Accounting courses