MS Accountancy Program Details
The Master of Science in Accountancy is for students and professionals who want to advance and develop their accounting knowledge in auditing, financial statement analysis, corporate governance, forensic accounting, and taxation required to meet the requirements for CPA licensure.
Prerequisites:
Applicants to this program must possess either a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy from an accredited university OR a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, and accounting coursework equivalent to the current ºÚÁÏÍø catalog. The student must have earned a C or better in the required Accounting courses listed below:
- Intermediate Accounting I & II (equivalent to ºÚÁÏÍø ACCT 300A and ACCT 300B)
- Federal Taxation (equivalent to ºÚÁÏÍø ACCT 351)
- Auditing (equivalent to ºÚÁÏÍø ACCT 470)
Applicants may also satisfy the prerequisites after earning their Bachelor's degree at local community colleges. View the table below for a list of acceptable courses from other local colleges and universities.
| Institution | Intermediate Accounting Series I | Intermediate Accounting Series II | Auditing Principles | Taxation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ºÚÁÏÍø | ACCT 300A | ACCT 300B | ACCT 470 | ACCT 351 |
| Long Beach City College | N/A | N/A | N/A | ACCTG 205 |
| Cerritos College | ACCT 201 | ACCT 202 | ACCT 225 | ACCT 206 |
| Citrus College | ACCT 203 | ACCT 204 | ACCT 160 | ACCT 111 |
| El Camino College | BUS 152 | BUS 153 | BUS 159 | BUS 161 |
| Glendale College | ACCT 201 | ACCT 202 | ACCT 225 | ACCT 160 |
| Golden West College | ACCT 211 | ACCT 212 | N/A | ACCT 1103 or 1113 |
| Los Angeles Valley College | ACCTG 3 | N/A | N/A | ACCTG 15 |
| Mission College | ACC 058A | ACC 058B | ACC 059A | ACC 051B |
| Orange Coast College | ACCT A212 | ACCT A213 | ACCT A218 | ACCT A116 |
| Santa Ana College | ACCT 205 | N/A | ACCT 211 | ACCT 104 |
| Santa Monica College | ACCT 10B | ACCT 10C | ACCT 12 | ACCT 16 |
| UCLA Extension | Management X120B | Management X120C | Management X423 | Management X127 |
Program Features
- Small class sizes (25-35)
- Dedicated program advisor that work with you through your program
- CPA Test preparation package integrated into program
- Opportunity for membership in Beta Alpha Psi, Accounting Society, and ALPFA organizations for industry interaction
Graduate Business Career Services
- Customized 1-on-1 career coaching.
- Mock interviews to improve interviewing skills.
- Resume coaching and Resume Book, which exposes your resume to hundreds of potential employers.
- Mentorship program matches you with alumni from our business community.
- Company visits to introduce you to potential employers.
- To learn more, visit our Graduate Business Career Services
Enrollment Cycle
Both Fall and Spring admission cycles. Please review Admission Information for General Application Requirements for the program.
