Master of Science in Accountancy Degree

• Program Requirements
• Graduation Requirements

A degree in accounting is required to be admitted to the Master of Science in Accountancy degree program.

Foundation Courses

Foundation courses may not be required for students depending on a degree or credits earned at another institution. Each student will get a personalized evaluation of their academic history to ensure they take only the courses they need to complete their degree. Foundation courses that are not required do not need to be replaced by another course in the program.

TAX 595	TAX AND BUSINESS TAXATION I	3
TAX 596	TAX AND BUSINESS TAXATION II	3

Core Courses

Successfully complete the following courses:

ACC 531	INTERMEDIATE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I	3
ACC 532	INTERMEDIATE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING II	3
ACC 550	ADVANCED AUDITING AND ATTESTATION	3
TAX 598	TAX RETURN SEMINAR	3
TAX 599	INTRODUCTION TO TAX RESEARCH	3

Required Elective

Choose one course from any of the concentration options or from the following:

ACC 574	INDUSTRY ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING	3
ACC 578	ACCOUNTING FOR INCOME TAXES	3
ACC 584	UNIFORM CPA EXAM REVIEW-FAR	3
ACC 585	CPA EXAM REVIEW-REGULATION	3
ACC 586	CPA EXAM REVIEW - AUDIT	3
ACC 588	ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP	3
ACC 670	ADVANCED BUSINESS SIMULATIONS	3
TAX 507	TAX ACCOUNTING	3

 

Concentrations

Choose one concentration from the following:

Business Analysis and Reporting

ACC 511	BUSINESS COMBINATIONS	3
ACC 512	GOVERNMENT & NOT-FOR-PROFIT ACCOUNTING	3
ACC 519	ADVANCED MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING	3
FIN 625	RISK MANAGEMENT	3

Finance

FIN 610	FOUNDATIONS OF FINANCIAL ANALYSIS	3
FIN 611	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE AND DATA ANALYTICS	3
FIN 620	FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT	3
FIN 621	FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS	3

Information Systems and Controls

ACC 525	ADVANCED INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND CONTROLS	3
IT 540	INTRODUCTION TO DATA SCIENCE	3
QM 504	PRINCIPLES OF DATA ANALYTICS	3
QM 520	BUSINESS ANALYTICS	3

Tax Compliance and Planning

TAX 509	SALES & EXCHANGES OF PROPERTY	3
TAX 510	BASIC CONCEPTS IN CORPORATE TAX (CORPORATE TAX I)	3
TAX 531	PARTNERSHIP AND LLC TAXATION	3
TAX 532	INCOME AND TRANSFER TAX CONSEQUENCES FOR DECEDENTS, ESTATE AND TRUSTS	3

Additional Electives (If Required)

If additional credits are required to meet graduation requirements, choose from any of the concentration course options listed above.

Notes:

Courses cannot be used more than once to satisfy multiple requirements.

No more than six credits allowed in directed study, practicum, and/or internship.

Electives or concentrations from subsequent catalogs are permitted.

Online Course Orientation
The free and no credit Moodle orientation (MDL*001*R1) is mandatory for all students. MDL*001*R1 must be taken prior to the start of the first course.

To graduate with a master's degree from Walsh College, students must meet program-specific graduation requirements. Refer to the section entitled Residency Policy for specific credit hour requirements for each program.  All students must:

• Complete the program of study within a period of 60 calendar months (five years) from the initial date of course enrollment (as designated by the first semester attended on the student’s Walsh College transcript). Extensions to this time requirement will only be granted upon review of the request by the dean of academics or designee.

• Earn a minimum of 51% of the semester credit hours required in core, concentration, elective, and capstone courses in residence, therefore requiring 18 semester credit hours, in the Master of Science in Accountancy program at Walsh College.
• Achieve a grade point average of 2.000 (“C”) or better in all courses required in the Master of Science in Accountancy program taken in residence at Walsh College.

• Achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.000 (“B”) or better within the degree requirements at Walsh College.

• Students preparing for graduation must file an official Application for Graduation. Students can make an appointment with an academic advisor to review graduation requirements.

• Students can view their degree completion progress any time by logging into Self-Service for Students through the student portal and clicking on “My Progress” on the Academic Records card.