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Full-Time MS in Accountancy

The MS in Accountancy goes beyond the numbers. Led by some of the world’s best professors, our 150-credit-hour-compliant program is much more than ordinary test preparation and educationally qualifies you to sit for the New York State CPA exam.

Information about faculty and research can be found on the Full-Time MS in Accountancy website.

AdmissionsLink to section

Applying to Master's ProgramsLink to section

At Simon we value well-developed communication skills in our applicants. We seek self-motivated individuals who believe that graduate study will significantly enhance both their technical and personal skill sets. Additionally, we seek evidence of team experiences and leadership skills, shown through extracurricular experience and/or on-the-job projects.

When making admission decisions, we consider work experience to include both internships and/or post-baccalaureate experience. The quality and quantity of experience, combined with career goals, are equally evaluated. Your decision to pursue graduate study should be consistent with the career goals typically offered for a business master’s program.

We seek candidates committed to academic excellence. GMAT or GRE exam scores are optional, but if submitted, we will consider the overall results, as well as your quantitative and verbal distribution on the exam. Additionally, we evaluate all undergraduate and graduate coursework that has been completed prior to applying. Specific review of business, accounting, and math grades are considered in addition to your cumulative GPA. Applicant concerns on any dimension of the academic profile should be briefly addressed in the required essay.

Every enrolling MS student must successfully demonstrate excellent English communication skills. We highly recommend a minimum TOEFL score of 100 with sub-scores in the mid-20s, a minimum IELTS score of 7.5 with sub-scores of at least 7, or a minimum Duolingo English Test score of 125 with sub-scores of at least 120.

In addition to required ESL test scores, Simon applicants will complete a required video essay along with their application, which is another opportunity to showcase English language skills.

Required Application Materials

  • Resume and work history
  • Two required essays (250–500 words)
  • College transcripts
  • GMAT or GRE scores (can be waived)
  • References
  • $90 application fee (waived for qualifying candidates)
  • TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test scores (international applicants)
  • Video essay

AcademicsLink to section

Master's Degrees and RequirementsLink to section

The program of study for the Master of Science in Accountancy is a lockstep program, which meets all the requirements for a STEM-designated degree. Students take 13 core courses and 1 elective. A minimum 3.0 grade point average is required for graduation. STEM-designated courses are indicated with an asterisk (*). Assuming that students have met certain undergraduate prerequisites, this program has been designated by the New York State Education Department as fulfilling the 150 credit-hour requirement for professional education programs in public accountancy.

Students whose undergraduate programs do not satisfy all the assumed prerequisites will be advised of the additional courses that they must complete following a review of their undergraduate transcript. The New York State Education Department will have final approval upon application for licensure.

Advanced Certificates and RequirementsLink to section

Students can also earn an Advanced Certificate of Achievement in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination and Tax in addition to their degree by completing the following course sequences.

Forensic accounting and fraud examination:

  • ACC 417: Auditing*
  • BPP 433: Basic Business Law and Policy
  • ACC 438: Accounting Information Systems*
  • ACC 439. Accounting Analytics for Forensics*

Tax:

  • ACC 437: Basic Federal Income Tax Accounting
  • ACC 418: Taxes and Business Strategy*
  • ACC 440: Basic Income Tax – Business Entities and Gift/Estate Taxes

Graduate Course TitlesLink to section

Core Courses

  • ACC 410: Managerial Accounting and Performance Measurement*
  • ACC 411: Applied Financial Statement Analysis with Data Analytics*
  • ACC 418: Advanced Taxation and Business Strategy
  • ACC 423: Financial Reporting – Earnings Management and Ethics
  • ACC 424: Advanced Financial Reporting – Consolidations, Mergers and Acquisitions
  • ACC 439: Forensic Data Analytics and Fraud Examination*
  • ACC 441: Gov/Nonprofit, Sustainable and Responsible Accounting
  • ACC 446: Accounting Technology and Transformation
  • ACC 447: Reporting Analytics in Financial Markets*
  • CMC 460: MS Career Strategy and Professional Readiness
  • MGC 461: Professional Communication

Elective Courses

  • ACC 417: Advanced Auditing (offered spring A)*
  • ACC 438: Accounting Information Systems (offered spring B)*