CSU's Master of Accountancy is a 30-credit program offered on campus that provides a wealth of practical job-related knowledge and the in-depth topical coverage you need to successfully sit for the national Uniform CPA Examination.

Our curriculum reflects the breadth of services performed by CPAs. The Financial Analysis, Auditing, and Reporting Specialization provides advanced coursework with a focus on preparation for practice of public accounting, particularly in auditing. Coursework emphasizes auditing, financial reporting and analysis, and analytics.

Students will demonstrate the ability to:

  1. Develop the necessary research skills to investigate complex accounting issues.
  2. Apply analytical and conceptual problem-solving skills to the field of corporate taxation.
  3. Describe the role of information systems and technology in accounting.
  4. Communicate complex accounting issues orally and in writing.
  5. Recognize ethical and legal issues in a variety of accounting situations.

Effective Fall 2019

Required Core: (15 credits)
ACT 540Professional Ethics and Responsibilities3
ACT 550Accounting Information Technologies3
ACT 561Legal and Regulatory Issues in Accounting3
ACT 601BProfessional Practice: Accounting3
ACT 631Corporate Taxation3
Other Required Courses: (12 credits)
ACT 570Government and Nonprofit3
ACT 612Issues in Financial Reporting and Auditing3
ACT 614Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation3
ACT 641Information Systems Audit and Control3
Select 3 credits from the following:3
ACT 541
Forensic Accounting and Fraud Auditing
ACT 575
Oil and Gas Accounting
ACT 633
Flow-Through Entities
ACT 635
State and Local Taxation
ACT 636
Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders
ACT 639
Special Topics in Taxation
CIS 570
Business Intelligence
CIS 600
Information Technology and Project Management
CIS 601
Enterprise Computing and Systems Integration
Program Total Credits:30

A minimum of 30 credits are required to complete this program.