ACCOUNTING, MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY WITH ACCOUNTING/AUDIT OR TAX PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTINGAhuja Hall 512 Heidi Meier, Chair and Graduate Program Director PROGRAMS OF STUDYAccounting/Audit ACCREDITATIONThe graduate business programs of the Monte Ahuja College of Business are accredited by AACSB International. In addition to the business accreditation, the curriculum of the Accounting Department has accounting accreditation from AACSB. The accounting programs at Cleveland State were the first in the State of Ohio to receive this accreditation. FACULTYCurrent faculty information can be located on the Cleveland State University Faculty Profile page. INTRODUCTIONThe primary aim of the program is to develop competent accountants, knowledgeable in the areas of professional practice accounting/audit and tax. The program accommodates students on a full-time or part-time basis. This program appeals to four general classifications of students:
FACULTY RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONSAccounting faculty members have published numerous books and journal articles on topics ranging from computer auditing and control, cost accounting, and financial accounting, to federal taxation. Articles written by department faculty have appeared in the following journals: Accounting Review Extensive computer facilities and databases are available to aid the research efforts of faculty members and graduate students. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEThe College of Business Administration has a limited number of graduate assistantships available each year. Students may apply for an assistantship by completing an application form available from the Graduate Business Programs Office. Copies of completed applications are circulated to department chairs, graduate program directors, and other appropriate parties within the College. Interviews with prospective graduate assistants are arranged directly by department chairs and others who hire and supervise graduate assistants. CAREER INFORMATIONThe Master of Accountancy is designed to prepare students for careers in business, internal audit, government, consulting, and public accounting. The primary goals and objectives of the program are to develop competent accounting professionals who are knowledgeable in the various areas of professional practice and who possess:
PROGRAMS OF STUDYThe Master of Accountancy allows the student to pursue one of two programs of study:
The Master of Accountancy provides students with the opportunity to develop basic technical and statistical skills, to obtain knowledge of the business disciplines, and to pursue advanced course work in accounting or taxation. Graduates of the program are prepared to enter the accounting profession and to pursue satisfying and stimulating lifelong careers. Many graduates join public accounting firms, while others seek a variety of positions in the private and public sectors. Graduates of the program are well placed and have performed well in their job assignments, according to employers. A large percentage of students become CPAs, and recently there has been an increased interest in the Certified Management Accountant (CMA), the Certified Fraud Examiner, the Certified Internal Audit (CIA), the Certificate in Financial Management, and the Certified Information Systems Audit (CISA) examinations. ADMISSION INFORMATIONApplicants to the Master of Accountancy program must meet the admission requirements for the Graduate College, as well as the following additional requirements:
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LEVELS I AND II: PROGRAM PREREQUISITESPreparation for taking Level III courses is through completion or waiver of all Level I and Level II course requirements. LEVEL I: BASIC SKILL PROFICIENCYCourses in Level I are designed to bring skills up to acceptable levels for completing graduate-level work. These courses may be waived on the basis of prior courses, work experience, or by examination. Familiarity with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and the Internet is required.
LEVEL II: BASIC BUSINESS KNOWLEDGECourses in Level II provide knowledge of the basic business disciplines to prepare students for the upper-level graduate courses. These courses do not count toward degree requirements, and may be waived on the basis of recent undergraduate business course work.
LEVEL III: PROFESSIONAL PREPARATIONLevel III course work prepares the student for successful entry into the profession. The Master of Accountancy is awarded upon successful completion of the thirty (30) credit hours of Professional Preparation (Level III). Students choose the Accounting/Audit Track or the Tax Track. ACCOUNTING/AUDIT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSStudents that have successfully completed equivalent courses in a previous academic career may have courses waived and replaced with additional electives. Please email the department chair Dr. Heidi Meier to discuss substitutions not listed below. Please note: Courses are not always offered on a regular rotation. Please email the department chair, Dr. Heidi Meier to discuss possible substitutions.
Students are required to complete two (2) electives to fulfill their degree requirements. These may be from the following list of Accounting courses or may be Business courses (with approval) or some combination of both.
CERTIFICATE IN GOVERNANCE, RISK MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE Students may choose electives so that could earn the Graduate Certificate in Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC) in addition to their degree by completing the two (2) required course and then choosing two (2) electives. Click to see the Governance, Risk Management and Compliance Certificate curriculum.
ELECTIVES IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS Students may choose to take their electives in Business Analytics and if they complete the following four (4) courses, they will earn a Graduate Certificate in Strategic Business Analytics in addition to their degree.
TAX PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
TAXATION AND ACCOUNTING ELECTIVES (15 CREDITS) 9 credit hours of electives must be in Taxation.
AVAILABLE ACCOUNTING ELECTIVES: (May be substituted with approval with other Business electives)
DEGREE CANDIDACYA student becomes a candidate for the Master of Accountancy degree upon:
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