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Accounting, MS

The Master of Science in accounting at the ³Ô¹ÏÍø provides accounting professionals with the foundation necessary to excel in today’s financial environment. Upon graduation, students are prepared to sit for the CPA exam and begin a career in public accounting in a variety of roles.

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What Will I Study? 

The MS in Accounting program offers an intensive curriculum which encourages:

  • specialized coverage of a wide range of topics, including financial and managerial accounting, along with tax, auditing, and financial analytics
  • ethical analysis of cases in every MS accounting course
  • development of written and oral skills, particularly through research
  • practical applications and theoretical discussions
  • working knowledge of a variety of accounting software and databases 

 

 MS Accounting Course Topics Include:

AACSB-accredited

Introduction to Taxation
Accounting Information Systems
Intermediate Financial Accounting II
Auditing
Financial Statement Analysis
Accounting Research Methods

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What Kind of Commitment Am I Making?

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The MS in accounting is a 33-hour program comprising 11 classes. Prior to enrolling in the prgram, students need to have taken one program prequesite course, ACCT 5325 Intermediate Financial Accounting I. Almost all classes are on the Irving campus or in a hybrid format (partly online, partly on campus). This allows a wide range of face-to-face collaborative opportunities with other students and professors.  No GMAT or GRE is required for admission. For the typical working professional taking two classes per semester, the MS can be completed in about 1.5 to 2 years

Where Can a Career in Accounting Take Me?

Students who complete this program become well equipped to navigate challenges in this dynamic profession. Most graduates pursue careers in fields such as assurance, taxation, consulting or forensic accounting. Others will choose career paths in business or industry in areas such as financial reporting, managerial accounting, financial analysis or treasury functions.

Career options include professions such as:

Auditors examine financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance with laws and regulations. They assess financial operations and help organizations run efficiently.

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Senior Financial Analysts evaluate financial data to guide business decisions, prepares reports, and forecasts future financial performance.

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An Executive Accountant oversees an organization's accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulations.

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A Financial Manager is responsible for overseeing an organization's financial health by developing strategies, monitoring financial performance, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Their duties typically include preparing financial reports, analyzing market trends, managing budgets, and advising executives on financial decisions.

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A Tax Manager oversees an organization's tax reporting and compliance, ensuring adherence to tax laws.

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 An Assurance Senior Associate evaluates financial statements and internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance.

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Do I Need An Accounting Background?

Our students come from various educational backgrounds seeking a career in the accounting field. 

Muath Alarfaj Muath Alarfaj MS Accounting, '16 International Undergraduate Degree in Accounting
Trisha Nguyen Trisha Nguyen MS Acconting, '09 Non-Accounting Undergraduate Degree
Stephen Webb

Stephen Webb

MS Accounting, '24 Accounting Undergraduate Degree
Khaled Kais Khaled Kais MS Accounting, '20 Non-Business, Non-Accounting Undergraduate Degree

 

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Featured Accounting Faculty

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Enoch Asare, DBA

Assistant Professor of Accounting

Phone: (972) 721-5230

Email: ekasare@udallas.edu

Office: SB Hall #213

Office Hours: By Appointment

Jennifer Bannister

Jennifer Bannister, PhD

Assistant Professor of Accounting

Phone: (972) 721-4107

Email: jbannister@udallas.edu

Office: SB Hall #214

Office Hours: By Appointment

Susan Rhame, PhD

Susan Rhame, PhD

Associate Professor of Accounting, Gupta College of Business

Phone: (972) 721-5276

Email: srhame@udallas.edu

Office: SB Hall #334

Office Hours: TR 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. or by Appointment

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Robert Walsh, PhD

Academic Program Director & Associate Professor, Accounting

Phone: (972) 721-5361

Email: rwalsh@udallas.edu

Office: SB Hall #239

Office Hours: By Appointment