MS in Accounting. Prepare for a Successful Accounting Career. Focus Your Master s in Forensic Accounting. MS in Accounting Required Courses

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1 MS in Accounting Prepare for a Successful Accounting Career Financial crises, legislation requiring greater transparency in financial reporting and other industry changes mean forensic accounting career opportunities continue to grow, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The BLS reports that employment for accountants and auditors is projected to grow 16 percent between 2010 and The BLS further reports, "Accountants and auditors who have earned professional recognition through certification or other designation, especially a CPA, should have the best job prospects. Applicants with a master's degree in accounting or a master's degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting also may have an advantage." MS in Accounting Required Courses ACC 550 Cost Accounting ACC 610 Financial Reporting I ACC 620 Financial Reporting II ACC 630 Financial Reporting III ACC 640 Auditing ACC 675 Control/Audit of Accounting Info System ACC 690 Advanced Topics in Financial Reporting ACC 700 Seminar in Accounting Topics MBA 501 Mathematics and Statistics for Business MBA 502 Economics for Business MBA 503 Financial Reporting and Analysis MBA 610 Business Law TAX 650 Federal Taxation of Individuals TAX 655 Federal Income Tax of Corporations and Partnerships FIN 500 Financial Management INT 600 Multinational Corporate Management QSO 510 Quantitative Analysis for Decision Making Focus Your Master s in Forensic Accounting Enhance your accounting career by gaining the skills to investigate fraud with SNHU's online forensic accounting degree program. With this 36-credit-minimum master's in forensic accounting, you will learn how forensic accounting principles can be applied in complex financial transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcies, and contract disputes; discover how forensic accounting findings are used in court cases to prosecute white-collar criminals; and earn the credit hours needed in most states to take the CPA exam. In addition to advanced accounting principles, MS in Accounting-Forensic Accounting Concentration courses focus on the investigation of financial records to detect fraud, theft, and malfeasance.

2 Earn your forensic accounting degree online or at one of SNHU s regional centers. This 36-credit-minimum program is ideal for students with an undergraduate degree in business or accounting and two years of experience in the accounting field. Gain Knowledge and Skills to Investigate and Defend Against Fraud Students in the forensic accounting master's degree program graduate with an understanding of: The characteristics of fraud, fraud prevention and detection, investigative techniques, and asset recovery. How forensic accounting and fraud examination are applied in civil and criminal cases. How to review, detect and investigate possible financial statement fraud. How to use the latest technology to help detect and investigate white-collar crimes. Forensic Accounting Degree Curriculum Students who have not earned a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related business major may be required to take additional courses to meet degree requirements. Prerequisites may be required for some courses. Forensic Accounting Concentration Courses ACC 689 Principles of Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination ACC 691 Detection and Prevention of Fraudulent Financial Statements ACC 692 Interview Techniques and Legal Aspects of Fraud ACC 693 Investigating with the Computer Focus Your Master of Science Degree in Accounting with a Concentration in Auditing Capitalize on the growing demand for qualified accountants and auditors by earning your online Master s in Accounting and Auditing Concentration from Southern New Hampshire University. Increase your chances of landing the accounting and auditing jobs of choice by learning about Sarbanes-Oxley and what steps companies must take to comply with these federal requirements. Improve your advancement potential by helping corporations meet the demand for greater transparency in financial reporting. Take courses that meet the International Standards on Auditing and earn the credit hour requirements to sit for the CPA exam in most states. Southern New Hampshire University's Master of Science in Accounting with an Auditing Concentration is a minimum 36-credit degree program designed for accounting professionals. For students who have not earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting or related business major, there may be two to three additional required courses to meet the Master of Science in Accounting with a Concentration in Auditing degree requirements. Learn the Practical Skills You Need to Succeed in the Auditing Profession Sparked by high-profile corporate scandals in financial reporting and the collapse of the banking, investing and housing industries, companies are searching for skilled professionals to fill important auditing jobs so they can comply with tougher standards and position their companies for future growth. Taught by

3 experienced auditing professionals, this Auditing concentration prepares you to pursue auditing jobs with confidence. You will learn: Theoretical and practical skills companies look for today in potential employees, including how to use the latest technologies to solve common accounting auditing challenges. Best practices for implementing transparency policies that meet federal legislation such as Sarbanes- Oxley. How to analyze a company s financial reports and develop growth strategies based on the company's mission and goals. Prepare Yourself for a Successful Auditing Career Driven by ''an increase in the number of businesses, changing financial laws and corporate governance regulations, and increased accountability for protecting an organization's stakeholders,'' the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects much faster than average growth - 22 percent - in accounting and auditing careers between 2010 and Employment of bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks is also expected to rise in that same time period by 16 percent. Southern New Hampshire University's auditing classes are taught by professors with years of practical experience in accountancy programs. Southern New Hampshire University's auditing classes are taught by professors with years of practical experience in accountancy programs. Auditing Concentration Courses ACC 645 Advanced Auditing ACC 689 Principles of Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination ACC 691 Detection and Prevention of Fraudulent Financial Statements ACC 695 Seminar in Audit and Information Assurance Enhance Your Accounting Career with a Masterʹs in Accounting and Taxation Specialize in taxation to enhance your career opportunities with a master's in accounting and taxation. The master's in Accounting with a Concentration in Taxation will introduce you to key concepts, rules and practices involving areas such as income taxation for individuals, corporations and partnerships, as well as excise tax on estates and goods. Through practical, interactive course work, you will gain the analytical and technical skills public and private companies, and municipal agencies require in their accounting professionals. Earning this master's in taxation online also allows candidates to sit for the CPA exam in most states, which can further advance your earning potential. Taught by professional accountants, this master's in accounting and taxation program is designed to prepare you to meet the growing demand in the workplace for highly skilled accountants. By introducing you to topics involving taxation, you will gain the foundation you need to launch your career in this high-demand accounting specialty.

4 Along with helping enhance your career options, the Accounting degree with a Concentration in Taxation is: Affordable - SNHU provides one of the most affordable degree programs in New England. Convenient - Courses are offered online and on campus. Flexible - Part-time and full-time options are available, starting at any of the four sessions offered throughout the year. Accessible - GMAT and GRE are not required for acceptance. Proven - SNHU is an accredited university that has been successfully graduating accounting students for more than 80 years. Discover an Accounting Degree that Offers New Career Opportunities in Taxation The Accounting master's degree program, with a concentration in Taxation, will prepare you for a career as a tax specialist. Whether you want to work for a public corporation, a private firm or a governmental agency, you will gain the knowledge and skills to make an immediate impact. Along with the comprehensive training in accounting practices and principles, this online accounting degree program will probe into the theory and practice of important tax-specific topics, including: Federal income taxation of individuals Federal income taxation of corporations and partnerships Excise tax on estates and gifts Federal taxation of gratuitous transfers during a taxpayer's lifetime Property transfers at death Earning an Advanced Accounting Degree Can Help You Capitalize on Strong Employment Growth Projections According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, "an increase in the number of businesses, changing financial laws and corporate governance regulations, and increased accountability for protecting an organization's stakeholders will drive job growth" for accountants and auditors between 2008 and The BLS projects that these professions will grow by 22 percent in that time period - much faster than average job growth for all other professions. By earning your online Accounting degree with a Concentration in Taxation from Southern New Hampshire University, you can position yourself to take advantage of this remarkable growth. And since this online Accounting degree program qualifies you to sit for most state CPA exams, you will have the foundation you need to advance your career even farther in the coming years. Southern New Hampshire University s Master of Science in Accounting with a Concentration in Taxation is a minimum of 36-hour degree program designed for accounting professionals. For students who have not earned a bachelor's degree in accounting or related business major, there may be two to three additional required courses to meet the master's in accounting with a concentration in Taxation degree requirements. This program will be most suitable for students with an undergraduate degree in business and two years direct experience in the accounting field. Prerequisites may be required for some courses.

5 Taxation Concentration Courses TAX 665 Estate and Gift Taxation TAX 670 Tax Research Methodology: Practice and Procedures TAX 700 Advanced Topics in Taxation Course Waivers: MBA 501, 502, 503 and MBA 610 may be waived for students who have a business degree. ACC 550 and ACC 610 require related course work on the undergraduate level to qualify for waivers. Other courses may also be waived if eligible. If waived: ACC 550 Cost Accounting can be replaced with ACC 660 Controllership. ACC 610 Financial Reporting I can be replaced with ACC 680 International Accounting. ACC 640 Auditing can be replaced with ACC 646 Introduction to Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination. TAX 655 Federal Income Tax of Corporations and Partnerships can be replaced with another TAX course. ACC 675 Control/Audit of Accounting Info System can be replaced with a free elective. Speak with an admissions counselor to find out more about which courses you are eligible to waive.