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Career with an Online Master\u2019s in Accounting<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Offered in a 100% online asynchronous format, the University of Michigan-Flint\u2019s Master of Science in Accounting degree is designed for those who want to pursue Certified Public Accountancy and elevate their careers to mid to senior-level positions with advanced accounting competencies. The MSA will also provide the technical knowledge for those looking to pursue a career in corporate accounting.<br><br>UM-Flint\u2019s online MSA degree program welcomes students from diverse backgrounds. Whether you are a working professional with an accounting background or a recent college graduate from a non-business major, you can build your foundational knowledge in accounting through our Master\u2019s in Accounting program and lift your understanding to an advanced level.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized mt-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2021\/05\/100.Online-1.png\" alt=\"100% online graphic\" class=\"wp-image-1045\" style=\"width:124px;height:206px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2021\/05\/100.Online-1.png 250w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2021\/05\/100.Online-1-180x300.png 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On this Page<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#curriculum\">Program Curriculum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#requirements\">Admission Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#deadlines\">Application Deadlines<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mb-5\" \/>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-3 has-primary-color has-text-color\">Why Earn Your Online Master\u2019s in Accounting at UM-Flint?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Professional Preparation for CPA and Beyond<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UM-Flint\u2019s online MSA program prepares you to sit for the CPA exam and pursue other professional accounting credentials. With a strong foundation in accounting principles, you&#8217;ll be ready to compete for high-level roles and advance your career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before applying for licensure, check specific CPA requirements with your State Accountancy Board. You can find more information about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/accounting-msa\/cpa-exam\/\">CPA Exam Disclosure<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>100% Online &amp; Flexible<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed for working professionals and full-time students, the MSA is fully online and asynchronous, offering maximum flexibility through Canvas. Learning methods include discussion boards, video sessions, and podcasts to fit your schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Accreditation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The UM-Flint MSA program is accredited by\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.aacsb.edu\/\"><strong>AACSB<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0International, the highest accrediting body for business schools worldwide. Only 6% of business schools are accredited by AACSB. In accordance with AACSB, we subscribe to the highest standards in management education. We prepare students to contribute to their organizations and the larger society and to grow personally and professionally throughout their careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Program Completion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are interested in completing your MSA degree as quickly as possible or spreading classes out to maximize your personal and professional flexibility, the UM-Flint MSA program is built for you. Students waiving both MSA foundation courses can complete their degree in as few as 12 months or take as long as five years to complete their degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Affordable MSA Degree<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The tuition of the Master of Science in Accounting program is extremely affordable for both in-state and out-of-state students. Scholarships and assistantships help offset the cost of tuition.&nbsp;Earning a dual degree is also very affordable with the ability to count classes toward two degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>MSA\/MBA Dual Degree Option<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UM-Flint\u2019s School of Management is a big proponent of dual degrees.\u00a0Pairing a specialized MSA with a more generalist MBA degree offers students the unique opportunity to earn their dual MBA\/MSA by double-counting up to 15 credits from the MSA degree toward the MBA degree. The dual degree also enables MSA students without a business undergraduate degree to meet the CPA exam requirement of 24 general business credits.\u00a0The dual degree allows you to earn two master\u2019s degrees with fewer credits: saving time and money.\u00a0The MBA is also offered 100% online, along with other class formats.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row mt-4\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"curriculum\">Master\u2019s in Accounting Program Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Earn Your Online Master of Science in Accounting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepare for the CPA exam and advance your accounting career with UM-Flint\u2019s 100% online MSA program. This flexible 30\u201336 credit program includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Six credits of foundation courses<\/strong> (waivable for AACSB-accredited accounting grads)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Twenty-four credits of core courses<\/strong> in financial reporting, auditing, cost management, and more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Six elective credits<\/strong> tailored to your interests, including options like taxation, forensic accounting, and data analytics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Gain the expertise needed for CPA success and career growth.<mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\"><br><br><\/mark>View the full&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16198&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master of Science in Accounting curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Online Master of Science in Accounting\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WlyMaXhy3kY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row mb-5\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Accounting Career Outlook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Focusing on career development and preparation for the CPA Exam, UM-Flint\u2019s comprehensive Master\u2019s in Accounting online program empowers students to pursue high-level accounting positions in various industries such as banking, consulting, insurance, taxation, and public accounting.<br><br>Graduates of the MSA degree program have ample in-demand job opportunities. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/accountants-and-auditors.htm\">Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>, accounting employment opportunities are projected to grow 4% through 2029, with 1,436,100 new jobs available in the market. In addition, accountants and auditors can make an annual median salary of $73,560.<br><br>By completing the Master of Science in Accounting degree program, you may pursue the following potential careers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Capital Accountant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forensic Accountant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget Analyst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial Analyst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost Estimator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tax Accountant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payroll Accountant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large mt-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2021\/05\/Accountant.Stats_-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"$73,560 median annual wage for accountants &amp; auditors (2019-2029) stat. 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Other materials can be emailed to<\/mark> <a href=\"mailto:FlintGradOffice@umich.edu\">FlintGradOffice@umich.edu<\/a> <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\">or delivered to the Office of Graduate Programs, 251 Thompson Library.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application for Graduate Admission<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$55 application fee (non-refundable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Please read our full&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/transcript-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Graduate Transcript Policy for Domestic Students<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For any degree completed at a non-U.S. institution, transcripts must be submitted for an internal credential review.&nbsp;Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/international-transcript-evaluation\/\">International Transcript Evaluation<\/a> for instructions on how to submit your transcripts for review.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If English is not your native language, and you are not from an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/admissions\/english-proficiency\/\">exempt country<\/a>, you must demonstrate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/english-proficiency\/\">English proficiency<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statement of Purpose: a one-page typed response to the question, \u201cWhat are your career objectives and how will an MSA contribute to accomplishing these objectives?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>R\u00e9sum\u00e9, including all work experience and academic experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Letters of recommendation are not required. However, applicants with a bachelor\u2019s GPA below 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will be contacted if recommendations are needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students from abroad must submit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/admissions\/international-students\/\">additional documentation<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This program is fully online; admitted students will not be eligible to receive a student (F-1) visa to pursue this degree. Non-U.S. citizens residing outside of the United States may not complete this program online from their home country. If you currently hold a non-immigrant visa and are residing in the United States, please contact the Center for Global Engagement at <a href=\"mailto:globalflint@umich.edu\">globalflint@umich.edu<\/a> for guidance regarding your eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"deadlines\">Application Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Submit all application materials to the Office of Graduate Programs on or before the day of the application deadline. The Master of Science in Accounting program has rolling admissions and reviews completed applications each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be considered for admission, all application materials must be submitted on or before:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fall \u2013 Feb. 1 (early deadline for guaranteed consideration for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/paying-for-college\/\">scholarships, grants and assistantships<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fall \u2013 Aug. 1 (final deadline)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winter \u2013 Dec. 1&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summer \u2013 April 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mb-3\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">MSA Program Academic Advising<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-4\">At UM-Flint, we are proud to provide many dedicated expert advisors whom students can rely upon for guidance along their educational journey. <a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/u\/0\/appointments\/AcZssZ0AONHHUbW19fChqXagxCIeJuewyAHAbvrKpW8=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book an appointment today<\/a> to talk to our advisors about your academic and career goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mb-3\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Learn More about the Online Master\u2019s Degree in Accounting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-5\">University of Michigan-Flint\u2019s online Master of Science in Accounting program provides excellent preparation for career advancement in accounting.&nbsp;Apply today, request information<strong>,<\/strong>&nbsp;or schedule an appointment to speak with our <a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/u\/0\/appointments\/AcZssZ0AONHHUbW19fChqXagxCIeJuewyAHAbvrKpW8=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic Advisor<\/a> about the MSA and CPA today!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n<a\n    id=\"block-block_5955c27823098b4ad62976fbd4cbce26\"\n    class=\"btn mb-3 mb-md0 d-inline-flex btn-icon bg-danger\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/go.umflint.edu\/request-info\"\n    title=\"Request Info\"\n    target=\"_blank\" >\n            <span class=\"btn-icon-image\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"btn-icon-text\">\n            Request Info        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n<a\n    id=\"block-block_3362ff35c5a358d892542a642b10ba65\"\n    class=\"btn mb-3 mb-md0 d-inline-flex btn-icon bg-secondary\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/apply\"\n    title=\"Apply\"\n    target=\"_blank\" >\n            <span class=\"btn-icon-image\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-pencil-alt\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"btn-icon-text\">\n            Apply        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto mb-4 mt-4\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-695\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2023\/05\/Blue.Walking.Bridge.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center mt-3 has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2b96d6ab7aa9cbb206e9eaf31397df47\" style=\"font-size:clamp(21.536px, 1.346rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.052), 35px);\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">UM-FLINT BLOGS<\/mark> <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">|   Graduate Programs<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n\t<div\n\t\t\tid=\"wp_news_feed_block-block_9997360dae2364e5d927479701aecaba\"\n\t\t\tclass=\" um-flint--news-feed wp-news-feed row\"\n\t\t\tdata-site=\"http:\/\/blogs.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\"\n\t\t\tdata-tag=\"27\"\n\t\t\tdata-limit=\"3\"\n\t><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-news-carousel wp-news-carousel um-flint--news-carousel slick-slider-container\" data-site=\"https:\/\/blogs.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\" data-tag=\"35\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Earn your MSA online from UM-Flint! 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