Master of Accountancy in Accountancy
Master of Accountancy in Accountancy
Turn your knack for numbers into enduring job security with a Master's Degree in Accountancy at the George Washington University School of Business (GWSB). Whether you aspire to specialize in auditing, tax, forensic accounting, advanced accounting or management, our comprehensive program prepares you for a CPA certification and a successful career. From calculating ESG metrics to identifying corporate corruption with the SEC, to helping organizations large and small navigate an increasingly complex tangle of tax regulations, accountants are driving business and the business of government.
Distinguish yourself amid a strong demand for accounting professionals with hands-on learning experiences that provide practical experience and insights into global accountancy and its future. Learn from a diverse, esteemed faculty who have and bring in experience in leading international accounting and consulting firms, government agencies and a myriad of nonprofit and for-profit organizations to shape competitive, well-equipped future accounting leaders.
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Program Features
Full-time or Part-time
Pursue this degree at your own pace. Average completion time: 1.5 years (full-time) or 2 years (part-time). Entry semester: fall or spring.
Dedicated Career Coaching
Our Fowler Career Center and Careers360 program connect you with employers and mentors in consulting, finance, and marketing.
Degree Options
This degree is eligible for the 4+1 Program. It is possible to use elective credits to gain a Graduate Certificate.
Global and Experiential Learning
Options for short-term overseas study and experiential education.
See Where Our Graduates Have Landed
GWSB’s extensive network of over 60,000 graduates spans 260+ organizations across the public and private sector and around the world. Our alumni regularly connect with current students and fellow alumni, attend events, mentor, and help GWSB evolve and expand. It’s this involvement by our graduates that truly contributes to the success of the school.
- Deloitte
- EY
- FBI
- Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
- IFC
- IMF
- IRS
- KPMG
- Peace Corps
- The Department of Treasury
- Defense Contract Audit Agency
- Fannie Mae
- US Government Accountability Office
- Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
- PWC
- World Bank Group
Explore This Program
The accounting master's curriculum incorporates fundamental concepts in financial reporting, accounting procedures, financial statement analysis, auditing, taxation, budgeting and forensic accounting through deep statistical and theoretical foundations in finance, economics and strategy. Students begin with advanced accounting and analytics courses, then choose electives that prepare them for careers in accounting consulting, government accounting, forensic accounting and accounting information systems.
Sample Courses Below (* indicates an elective course)
Advanced Accounting Principles
- Intermediate Accounting
- Accounting for Internal Decision Making
- Fraud Examination & Forensic Accounting*
- Federal Income Taxation*
- Government Accounting*
- Government Auditing*
Accounting Analytics & Systems
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Data Analytics for Accounting
- Accounting Information Systems and Electronic Data Processing*
Accounting Strategy
- Advanced Strategic Cost Management
- Contemporary Auditing Theory*
- Business Law: Contract, Torts, and Property*
- Nonprofit Accounting*
Total Credits: 30 | Commitment: Part-Time or Full-Time | Location: In-Person
Length of Program: Expected completion for the full-time program is under two years
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Admissions Team
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Faculty Director
Academic Advisor
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Why GW Business?
Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., our Master of Accountancy in Accountancy program offers unparalleled access to global institutions, government agencies and multinational corporations. This prime location, combined with our rigorous accounting curriculum, provides you with extraordinary learning experiences, internship opportunities and networking prospects.
Designed to develop the next generation of accounting leaders, this program produces graduates who are driving business success and integrity across the globe, from combating corporate corruption with the SEC to navigating complex tax regulations as leaders of major corporations or members of the Big Four.
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