{"id":1504,"date":"2024-06-14T08:38:57","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T15:38:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usfca.edu\/management-programs\/?page_id=1504"},"modified":"2025-12-11T15:52:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T23:52:53","slug":"msa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.usfca.edu\/management-programs\/msa\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Master of Science in Accounting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"intro-copy\">USF\u2019s online Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) degree equips students with the skills to thrive in today\u2019s financial world.<\/p>\n<p>Knowledgeable accounting professionals are critical for organizational success. They ensure accurate financial reporting, conduct thorough audits, manage complex tax matters, and provide critical insights to keep businesses thriving. Because of this, accounting skills are in demand in almost every industry.<\/p>\n<div class=\"curriculum-themes-container one\">\n<div class=\"theme-item d-block\">There have been over<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-2\">3.7 million<\/h3>\n<p>job postings for accounting skills over the last 12 months.<\/p>\n<p>Lightcast<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The University of San Francisco&#8217;s Master of Science in Accounting online program prepares students to excel in these crucial roles. The program\u2019s rigorous, engaging learning environment focuses on career preparation, ethical leadership, and professional growth. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usfca.edu\/management-programs\/msa\/curriculum\/\">Our curriculum<\/a> includes courses in contemporary and traditional accounting topics like financial accounting, auditing, fraud detection, and accounting analytics.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mt-5\">Work through practical coursework at your pace. No previous accounting experience required.<\/h3>\n<p>Our master\u2019s in accounting online program blends theory with real-world application so that you gain in-depth knowledge of traditional accounting practices, specialized regulatory and financial reporting, sustainability frameworks, and strategic data analytics.<\/p>\n<p><em>USF\u2019s approach sharpens your critical thinking and analytical skills and ensures you meet CPA educational requirements.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>To take the CPA exam, you typically need to have a bachelor&#8217;s degree and 150 credit hours of education. In addition to the 150 credit hour requirement, most states also mandate a specific number of credit hours in areas such as accounting and business. 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