Program Overview

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Professional Accountancy

M.P.Acc.

The Master of Professional Accountancy program at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is designed for individuals who want to make a career change to accounting. The program offers 1-year and 2-year options, allowing students to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Why Earn a Master's in Professional Accountancy?

Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) play a crucial role in the economy, advising individuals, businesses, and organizations on financial issues, including accounting and taxes. A professional accountancy degree prepares students to become licensed CPAs, developing an understanding of accounting theory, technical procedures, and professional standards and ethics.

Why Study Professional Accountancy at CSUN?

The Master of Professional Accountancy program at CSUN meets California's 150-hour requirement for CPA licensure and prepares students to pass the CPA exam.

Flexible Programs

The program offers a full-time 1-year option and a part-time 2-year option, with classes held in the evenings and on Saturdays.

Affordable

The tuition for the entire program is under $22,108, providing a high return on investment. Students also receive the Becker CPA review course free of charge.

Bigger and Better

CSUN's David Nazarian College of Business and Economics is one of the largest business schools in the country, with 7,000 students and an alumni network of over 50,000. The college is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the highest standard in business and management education.

What You'll Learn

The Master of Professional Accountancy program provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to pass the CPA examination. Students learn to identify, analyze, and propose solutions to complex problems in accounting and related business matters. They also develop skills in data analysis tools and accounting information systems to audit, analyze, and improve business practices.

Curriculum

The program meets California's 150-hour requirement for CPA licensure.

Careers & Outcomes

CSUN has professional connections to over 75 accounting firms and organizations, including the Big Four firms. Graduates of the program have gone on to work in public, industry, government, and not-for-profit accounting.

Employers of Recent Alumni

• PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers)
• Deloitte
• Ernst & Young
• KPMG
• Grant Thornton
• BDO USA
• RSM US
• Crowe
• Moss Adams
• CohnReznick
• CBIZ
• Armanino

Positions of Recent Alumni

• Audit staff
• Tax staff
• Consulting staff

Admission Information

To be considered for admission to CSUN as a master's student, applicants must meet university requirements and department requirements for the Master of Professional Accountancy. Applicants must also apply to both the university and the specific graduate program of interest.

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