New England College's Online Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) is a 40-credit-hour program designed to help you expand your breadth and depth of knowledge in taxation, financial reporting, cost accounting, auditing, mergers and acquisitions. As a result, you will be prepared for careers in auditing and risk management, corporate accounting, management consulting, banking and financial services, governmental and nonprofit organizations and taxation practices.

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If you would like to learn more about our online programs, visit http://msa.onlinenec.com/aicpasa. Alternatively, if you would like to refer someone to these programs, visit http://msa.onlinenec.com/aicpasa.

Based on the functional, personal and broad business competencies identified by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the MSA program satisfies the 150-hour requirement for the CPA examination in most states. It also helps you prepare for other professional certification programs such as Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Data Processing Auditor (CDPA).

MSA Program Highlights:

• Requires no standardized entrance exams.
• Delivered fully online in an interactive and dynamic platform.
• Consists of ten seven-week courses.
• Completed in less than two years.
• Taught by distinguished faculty with real-world experience.
• Deepens your understanding of complex accounting issues and develops your critical reasoning capacity.

MSA Program Benefits:

• Prepare for the CPA and satisfy the 150-hour requirement of most states.
• Increase your career and networking opportunities.
• Enjoy higher salaries.
• Open doors to the most desirable positions.
• Gain skills you can apply immediately in the workplace.
• Become an accountant.

MSA Program Competencies

The MSA program was developed based on the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Core Competencies for entry into the accounting profession. The aim is to ensure a successful career in accounting. Upon graduation from the program, you will have the following competencies:

• Functional: Decision modeling, risk analysis, measurement, reporting and research develop and boost functional competencies.
• Personal: Professional demeanor, problem solving and decision making, interaction, leadership, communication and project management cultivate and improve personal competencies.

• Broad Business: Strategic/critical thinking, industry/sector perspective, international/global perspective, marketing/client focus, legal regulatory perspective and resource management develop and enhance a broad business perspective.

Take the Next Step Toward Your Future

For more information about the program, or to apply, please contact us at 1.866.817.2226 Ext. 3551 (U.S. and Canada), or +1.647.723.6680 Ext. 3551 (International).

Core Courses

You must complete 10 core courses of four credits each to graduate from the MSA program.

Prerequisite Courses

You may be required to take prerequisite courses depending on your undergraduate course of study. To find out, contact an Admissions Advisor at 1-866-817-2226 Ext. 3351.

The courses include:

• Prerequisite Courses: 
  
• Quantitative Methods
• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
   
  
• Core Courses: 
  
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Government and Non-Profit Reporting
• Auditing and Assurance
• Financial Reporting
• Cost Accounting
• Federal Taxation
• Ethics
• Accounting for Mergers and Acquisition
• Business Finance
• Business Law

About New England College

New England College (NEC) is a four-year, private, liberal arts college located in Henniker, New Hampshire. The school was created in 1946 to serve the educational needs of service men and women following World War II. NEC is well-known for being on the campaign trail and is the "hot spot" when politicians visit the state.

At New England College, we have over 60 years of success in challenging and supporting students of diverse academic and cultural backgrounds in an atmosphere of mutual concern and respect. Our goal is to ensure that our students thrive as they strive to achieve their full academic, personal and social potential.

New England College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

The Online NEC Experience

New England College has a rich tradition of academic excellence. Our online programs are designed for professionals who have already achieved success in their careers and want to enrich their knowledge with advanced study.

Find Out More About New England College

If you would like to learn more about our online programs, visit http://msa.onlinenec.com/aicpasa. Alternatively, if you would like to refer someone to these programs, visit http://msa.onlinenec.com/aicpare.