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Accounting Education Guide

From online Master of Accountancy programs to 150-hour pathways and career-change certificates, find the right accounting education to meet CPA requirements and advance your career. Each program is scored using our LIFTS framework and matched to compatible CPA review courses.

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Online MAcc Programs

Fully online Master of Accountancy programs designed for working professionals seeking maximum flexibility.

Campus MAcc Programs

Traditional on-campus Master of Accountancy programs offering immersive learning and networking opportunities.

150-Hour Pathway Programs

Programs specifically designed to help candidates meet the 150 credit-hour CPA requirement efficiently.

Accounting Certificate Programs

Post-baccalaureate certificates for career changers and those needing additional accounting coursework.

Master of Science in Taxation

Graduate programs focused on tax accounting for candidates pursuing tax specialization.

MBA with Accounting Concentration

MBA programs with accounting concentrations for broader business leadership skills.

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Online MAccAACSB

Arizona State University

Online Master of Accountancy and Data Analytics

Tuition

$37,000

Duration

12-24 months

100% online with live virtual evening sessions

AACSB accredited - gold standard for business schools

Meets 150-Hour Requirement

Online MAccAACSB

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

iMSA (Online Master of Science in Accountancy)

Tuition

$23,000

Duration

18-60 months

#3 ranked accounting program delivering online education

Exceptional value - average $25K total tuition

Meets 150-Hour Requirement

150-Hour PathwaysAACSB

Louisiana State University Shreveport

Online MBA with Accounting Concentration

Tuition

$14,000

Duration

10-18 months

Exceptional value - under $15K total tuition

AACSB-accredited MBA credential

Meets 150-Hour Requirement

CertificatesACBSP

Southern New Hampshire University

Graduate Certificate in Accounting

Tuition

$8,500

Duration

6-12 months

Curriculum aligned to 2024 CPA exam

Affordable at $659/credit ($11,862 total)

Partial CPA Credits

Online MAccACBSP

Western Governors University

Master of Science in Accounting

Tuition

$10,000

Duration

12-19 months

Most affordable accredited MAcc - under $15K total

Free UWorld CPA Review included ($1,800 value)

Meets 150-Hour Requirement

Online MAccAACSB

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Master of Accountancy (MAcc) Accelerated Online

Tuition

$14,000

Duration

12 months

Lowest-cost AACSB MAcc available (~$14,170)

Fast 12-month accelerated completion

Meets 150-Hour Requirement

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