Accountancy
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    Accountancy

    University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)
    University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)
    United States of America
    United States of America, Aberdeen
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    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 43,184 / Year
    Next IntakeAugust 23, 2023

    Accountancy

    About

    What are the Benefits of the Program?

    The Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) Program is a face-to-face, cohort-based program that prepares graduates for careers in all areas of financial information and includes hands-on experiences in

    • Financial reporting,
    • Audit and assurance services,
    • Information systems design and analysis,
    • Database design and management
    • Tax compliance, research and planning,
    • Cost management and analysis, and
    • Business valuation in mergers and acquisitions.

    Students in the MSA Program work closely with faculty and executive mentors to develop the technical and interpersonal skills needed to succeed in a variety of financial services careers. Coursework emphasizes teamwork and communication skills in addition to technical acumen. MSA students have access to the Becker CPA Review Program at no additional cost. Graduates of the MSA program are eligible to sit for the CPA and other professional licensure examinations and meet the education requirements to be licensed as a CPA in North Carolina and most other jurisdictions. 

    MSA graduates are placed in the largest professional service firms, including all "Big-Four" accounting firms, along with national and regional firms, major corporations and financial institutions throughout the world.  Placement rates for the MSA program have exceeded 95% in virtually every academic year

    Develop the skills necessary for critical thinking, professional research, and continuous learning.

    Develop a global perspective of business and accounting practices.

    Provide a framework for developing leadership and team building skills.

    Recognize the importance of social responsibility and making ethical business decisions.

    Develop effective communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible for admission for graduate study at the University of North Carolina Wilmington applicants must:

    • Regionally Accredited Bachelor's Degree: Hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in this country or its equivalent in a foreign institution (as evaluated course-by-course through a NACES approved credit evaluation service) by the first official day of classes for the term of the application.
      • Seven Accrediting Bodies for Regional Institutions:
        • Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association (NH)
        • Middle States Commission on Higher Education (M)
        • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (EH)
        • Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NW)
        • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SC)
        • Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WC)
        • Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (WJ)

    • Student Holds (Current/Previous UNCW Students): Applicants with an application hold will not be allowed to move forward in the application process until the hold is released. Check your SeaNet Account to view your account hold(s).

    • Grade Point Average: Have a strong overall academic record with a B average or better in the basic courses prerequisite to the area of proposed graduate study. Provisional admission may be considered by some programs. Contact the program coordinator for additional information regarding their acceptance policy.

    • Level: Graduate and undergraduate programs may not be pursued simultaneously.

    • Online Accelerated Programs (OAP): OAP programs must be pursued independent of any other program. 

    • Additional Requirements: Meet any additional admission requirement(s) as outlined by the graduate program.

    • Professional Licensure in State-Regulated Professions: State laws may require practitioners to be licensed to practice in their state. Learn more about UNCW's participation in the NC-State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement. 

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Career

    With this program, you can become:

    A certified public accountant (CPA) is a designation provided to licensed accounting professionals. The CPA license is provided by the Board of Accountancy for each state. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) provides resources on obtaining the license. The CPA designation helps enforce professional standards in the accounting industry.

    Forensic accounting is a specialized area of accounting – and a challenging one. A forensic accountant investigates incidents of fraud, bribery, money laundering and embezzlement by analyzing financial records and transactions, tracing assets, and more.

    Internal auditors take a holistic view of their organization's governance, risk, and control systems (in other words, primarily non-financial information), while external auditors are either concerned with the accuracy of business accounts and the organization's financial condition or, in some industries, the organization's compliance with laws and regulations.

    Accounting managers develop, test, and evaluate new systems for validating and reporting financial information. They may also prepare budget reports and assist with new employee on-boarding.

    Finance managers oversee their organization's different departmental budgets. They analyze market data to make forecasts managers consider when making financial decisions.

    Senior financial analysts analyze data and calculate risk to complete projects and make financial decisions for their organization. As managerial staff, they may also screen, hire, and train new employees.

    Tax accountants prepare and file tax documents for individuals or organizations and meet with clients to discuss and explain complex financial matters.

    Corporate controllers manage their organization's financial and accounting operations, such as billing, accounts, and budgeting.

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 75

    How to Apply

    • You will create your account after choosing a Regular Term Instruction (RTI) or Online Accelerated Program (OAP) program option on our application page.
    • Please create only one account. Use the same log-in anytime you start or continue an application.
    • Review the deadlines for your program of interest on our Key Dates page.

    Accountancy

    University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

    University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

    Go to Official Website