Master of Science in Accountancy (M.S.A.) in Accounting

University of Toledo

The objective of the Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) degree program is to provide an opportunity for students to achieve greater breadth and depth in the study of Accountancy than is possible in the baccalaureate program. The MSA program gives student the advanced skills to be a successful accountant and business leader. Skills such as critical and analytical thinking, leadership, teamwork, effective communication, and the ability to deal with big data and data analytics are important skills for short and long-term career success in a dynamic environment. The MSA program is also designed to fulfill the requirements to sit for the Uniform CPA Exam in the state of Ohio and other states. Nationwide, the CPA candidates who qualify to sit for the CPA exam with an MSA degree have the highest pass rates. Learning Outcomes PLO 1: Propose a well-formulated solution, including its contingencies and future implications to a professional or enterprise. PLO 2: Apply advanced concepts to prepare the general purpose financial statements. PLO 3: Evaluate business risks, related to data collection, storage and use. PLO 4: Demonstrate ability to collect, clean, analyze and interpret data for decision-making. PLO 5: Identify ethical implications of accounting decisions on firm and capital markets. PLO 6: Locate areas of risk within an enterprise and suggest appropriate responses. PLO 7: Identify and evaluate current accounting issues.

John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation