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. The Taxation Specialization provides advanced coursework in taxation, with a focus on preparation for professional tax practice. In particular, in-depth coverage of topics relevant for a career in tax compliance, planning, and consulting, as well as corporate tax.
Students interested in graduate work should refer to the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.
Learning Objectives
Successful 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 2024
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Other Required Courses: 12 credits | ||
| ACT 537 | Advanced Taxation of Business Entities | 3 |
| ACT 635 | State and Local Taxation | 3 |
| ACT 639 | Special Topics in Taxation | 3 |
| Select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Government and Nonprofit | ||
| Issues in Financial Reporting and Auditing | ||
| Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation | ||
| Information Assurance and Security | ||
| Business Intelligence | ||
| Applied Data Mining and Analytics in Business | ||
| Business Data Visualization | ||
| Project Management: Information Technology | ||
| Enterprise Computing and Systems Integration | ||
| Program Total Credits: | 30 | |
A minimum of 30 credits are required to complete this program.
For more information, please visit Requirements for All Graduate Degrees in the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.
Summary of Procedures for the Master's and Doctoral Degrees
NOTE: Each semester the Graduate School publishes a schedule of deadlines. Deadlines are available on the Graduate School website. Students should consult this schedule whenever they approach important steps in their careers.
Forms are available online.
| Step | Due Date |
|---|---|
| 1. Application for admission (online) | Six months before first registration |
| 2. Diagnostic examination when required | Before first registration |
| 3. Appointment of advisor | Before first registration |
| 4. Selection of graduate committee | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration |
| 5. Filing of program of study (GS Form 6) | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration |
| 6. Preliminary examination (Ph.D. and PD) | Two terms prior to final examination |
| 7. Report of preliminary examination (GS Form 16) - (Ph.D. and PD) | Within two working days after results are known |
| 8. Changes in committee (GS Form 9A) | When change is made |
| 9. Application for Graduation (GS Form 25) | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 9a. Reapplication for Graduation (online) | Failure to graduate requires Reapplication for Graduation (online) for the next time term for which you are applying |
| 10. Submit thesis or dissertation to committee | At least two weeks prior to the examination or at the discretion of the graduate committee |
| 11. Final examination | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 12. Report of final examination (GS Form 24) | Within two working days after results are known; refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 13. Submit a signed Thesis/Dissertation Submission Form (GS Form 30) to the Graduate School and Submit the Survey of Earned Doctorates (Ph.D. only) prior to submitting the electronic thesis/dissertation | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website. |
| 14. Submit the thesis/dissertation electronically | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 15. Graduation | Ceremony information is available from the Graduate School website |