Accounting: MS
Course Overview
This is a full-time, one-year (30-credit) program designed to prepare students for accounting careers and CPA licensure. It is delivered over two semesters on campus in New York City.
Fall Semester (15 credits):
Financial Statement Analysis
Financial Reporting & Disclosure
Advanced Communication in Accounting
Professional Responsibility
Auditing (or Advanced Auditing)
Taxation of Individuals & Business
Foundations of Corporate Finance
Spring Semester (15 credits):
Continuation of Financial Reporting & Disclosure
Forensic Accounting & Financial Statement Fraud
Modeling Financial Statements
Data Management & Analysis
Internal Controls & Accounting Information Systems with Analytics
Business Acquisitions, Deferred Taxes, Translations & Derivatives
The curriculum builds deep expertise in auditing, taxation, forensic accounting, financial reporting, corporate finance, and practical data analytics, all aligned with CPA exam requirements.
What You'll Learn
A master’s degree that satisfies New York’s educational requirements for CPA licensure and is accepted in many other states.
Advanced technical accounting skills plus modern data analytics training to work with real-world financial data and tools.
Knowledge of auditing, tax planning, corporate finance, internal controls, and financial fraud detection.
Strong professional communication and ethics skills, both critical for the accounting profession.
Access to Stern’s extensive career support services, recruiting events, and connections with major accounting firms.
78,000 USD
New York University
https://www.nyu.edu
Skills You'll Gain:
