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Accounting, MS Online

糖心官网鈥檚 Master of Science in Accounting is a 32-credit program for students ready to advance their skills, prepare for the CPA exam, and move into higher-level roles in accounting and finance.

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Online Master鈥檚 in Accounting Program Overview

This program goes beyond the basics to strengthen your expertise in financial reporting, taxation, business analysis, and auditing. You鈥檒l apply what you learn to real-world challenges while developing the leadership and problem-solving skills employers expect.

With a flexible online format, you can earn your degree while working and managing other commitments. Graduates are prepared for careers in auditing, corporate accounting, consulting, banking, government, nonprofit organizations, and tax practices. The program is designed for those who already have a bachelor鈥檚 degree in accounting or business or a related field.

What You鈥檒l Gain

  • Career readiness for leadership roles in accounting and finance
  • Focused preparation for the CPA exam
  • A flexible online format designed to fit your schedule

 

Pre-Requisite

You have completed a bachelor鈥檚 degree in accounting, business or a related field.

Accounting, MS Online Program Highlights

Curated Online Expert Instruction
Based on proficiencies defined by AICPA. Work toward the degree around your busy schedule. Study under professionals currently active in the field.

The quality of the faculty and staff has far surpassed the expectations I had coming into the program and matches anything I have experienced in my previous law and graduate school experience. The NEC master鈥檚 degree will be something I look on with pride.

Doni Mooberry Accounting, MS

Why Earn Your Online Master鈥檚 in Accounting?

Earning an MS in Accounting degree can merge accounting expertise with leadership capabilities and can ultimately lead to career advancement in an array of financial and accounting careers. It can also help professionals improve the financial strategies at their current organizations.

 

Online MS in Accounting Learning Outcomes

In NEC鈥檚 online master鈥檚 in Accounting, you can achieve the following learning outcomes, as adapted from AICPA鈥檚 core competencies:

  • Prepare required financial statements based on U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Design, implement, and evaluate the accounting internal control system.
  • Evaluate financial statements to ensure fair representation and compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, laws, and regulations

What Can You Do with an MS in Accounting Degree?

An online master鈥檚 in Accounting degree can broaden your career prospects in the accounting field and prepare you for advanced positions. It can also prepare you for other leadership roles in finance, banking, government, and more.

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NEC鈥檚 Online MS in Accounting Now Includes Tools to Prepare for the CPA Exam

In today鈥檚 competitive financial world, credentials matter more than ever. That鈥檚 why 糖心官网 (NEC) just strengthened its online MS in Accounting program to better prepare graduates for the CPA exam and careers in accounting.

Guided by faculty who are active accounting and finance professionals, students in the online MS in Accounting program learn advanced accounting theory and practical application of that theory, which improves CPA exam readiness.

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Why Choose NEC?

糖心官网 (NEC) is a private, nonprofit college founded in 1946 to serve the needs of servicepeople attending college on the GI Bill after World War II and is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. Today, NEC is an innovative, military-friendly institution and one of the .

NEC offers 60 associate and bachelor鈥檚 degrees, as well as more than 20 master鈥檚 degrees and two doctoral degree programs, all delivered by dedicated faculty focused on giving students opportunities to live what they learn. With access to many clubs, outdoor activities, natural areas, internships, and professor-led trips, NEC students have many ways to meet new people and try new things.

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NEC Ranked Top Online College in New Hampshire

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NEC Ranked Leading College in New Hampshire

糖心官网 in New Hampshire has earned recognition as a leading college in NH, as acknowledged by , a credible source for evaluating higher education programs.

 

 

 

 

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NEC Ranked Leading College in the Northeast

糖心官网 in New Hampshire has earned recognition as one of the best colleges in the Northeast, as acknowledged by , a credible source for evaluating higher education programs.

 

 

 

 

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NEC Ranked Top Accounting Program in New Hampshire

糖心官网 in New Hampshire has earned recognition by being ranked #6 among the top ten accounting programs in the state by聽, a credible source for evaluating higher education programs.

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Faculty

  • Dr. Reza Jalili

    Faculty Reza Jalili

    K. H. William and Andrea Krueger Endowed Faculty Chair in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting
    Email: ajalili@nec.edu

    Expertise and Affiliations

    Expertise

    • Business economics
    • Experimental and behavioral economics
    • International accounting
    • Internal audit
    • Risk management
    • Research and publications in areas of managerial economics, quantitative methods, Middle Eastern economies, and behavioral economics

     

    Affiliations

    • Member of nine academic and professional organizations
    • Reviewer for six academic journals

     

    Educational Background
    PhD in Economics, University of New Hampshire
    MSA in Accounting, Bentley University
    MA in Economics, University of New Hampshire
    MBA in Managerial Accounting, James Madison University
    MS in Operation Management, Rensselaer Polytechnic institute
    BS in Accounting and Finance, N.I.O.C., College of Accountancy and Finance, Tehran, Iran

    Bio
    Dr. Jalili鈥檚 accounting career includes five years of experience as a staff accountant and supervising auditor, two years as an internal auditor, and three years as a chief financial officer. Beyond his hands-on accounting experience, he has worked as an independent consultant and has taught at the undergraduate, graduate, and executive levels for over 25 years.

    Dr. Jalili is married with two children. His interests include reading, formulating and solving problems, soccer, martial arts, mountain climbing, watching classic movies, opera, and old boxing matches.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to complete the online MS in Accounting program?

Full-time students can complete NEC鈥檚 online MS in Accounting program in as little as 18 months.

 

How is the online master鈥檚 in Accounting program structured?

NEC鈥檚 online MS in Accounting program requires completion of 32 credits, as follows:
Accounting Core Requirements (24 credits)
Accounting Requirements (16 credits)

 

What are the benefits of an online master鈥檚 in Accounting program?

An online master鈥檚 in Accounting program can help individuals hone their existing accounting knowledge and skills for leadership positions. This can help them pursue advanced accounting roles and influence their organization鈥檚 financial direction.

 

How do I enroll in the online MS in Accounting?

You can enroll in NEC鈥檚 online MS in Accounting program by applying directly on the university website. NEC doesn鈥檛 charge an application fee, and it doesn鈥檛 require standardized test scores.

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An online master鈥檚 in Accounting can equip you with the ability to make a wider impact on a company鈥檚 growth and maintenance strategies. Learn how NEC can get you ready to take the next big step in your accounting career.

 

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