Program Details
The online Accounting master’s degree extends knowledge gained from an undergraduate program to increase your skills in written communication, research, and complex problem solving. Graduates will be well equipped to address Accounting issues in private corporations, government entities, public accounting, and not-for-profit organizations.
Classes discuss historic, current, and developing authoritative Accounting standards and how to appropriately apply them to financial transactions. Students will learn how to analyze, evaluate, and organize financial data to assist with managerial decision making. The curriculum covers Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), used to produce and interpret financial statements.
Students can choose a concentration in the following areas:
- Applied Business Analytics
- CPA
- Government Accounting
- Health Information Management
- Information Technology
- Internal Auditing
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
School Accreditation & Licensing
American Public University System is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeApplication Requirements
Official College Transcript(s)