CSU's Master of Accountancy is a 30-credit program offered on campus that provides a wealth of practical, job-related knowledge that prepares students for a successful career. Further, our students are provided the in-depth topical coverage needed to successfully sit for the national Uniform CPA Examination.
Our curriculum reflects the breadth of services performed by CPAs. Students learn the skills needed to obtain accounting and management positions in a wide range of business services, including public accounting, auditing, financial and tax planning, and consulting on information systems.
Students will demonstrate the ability to:
- Develop the necessary research skills to investigate complex accounting issues.
- Apply analytical and conceptual problem-solving skills to the field of corporate taxation.
- Describe the role of information systems and technology in accounting.
- Communicate complex accounting issues orally and in writing.
- Recognize ethical and legal issues in a variety of accounting situations.
Effective Fall 2021
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Core: 18 credits | ||
ACT 540 | Professional Ethics and Responsibilities | 3 |
ACT 541 | Forensic Accounting and Fraud Auditing | 3 |
ACT 561 | Legal and Regulatory Issues in Accounting | 3 |
ACT 602 | Accounting Research and Communication | 3 |
ACT 610 | Accounting Analytics | 3 |
ACT 631 | Corporate Taxation | 3 |
Select 12 credits from the following: | 12 | |
Advanced Taxation of Business Entities | ||
Accounting Information Technologies | ||
Government and Nonprofit | ||
Oil and Gas Accounting | ||
Issues in Financial Reporting and Auditing | ||
Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation | ||
State and Local Taxation | ||
Special Topics in Taxation | ||
Business Intelligence | ||
Project Management: Information Technology | ||
Enterprise Computing and Systems Integration | ||
Program Total Credits: | 30 |
A minimum of 30 credits are required to complete this program.