Master's in Accounting (On-Campus, Evenings)

• Master’s classes are taught in the evening to accommodate working students.
• Competitive tuition rates and scholarship opportunities.
• Class size is limited to allow professors to focus upon honing communication and critical-thinking skills.
• Up to six hours of academic credit for CPA Exam preparation classes.
• Our technical preparation for the CPA Exam is second to none. CPA Exam Prep classes are offered for academic credit using the Becker CPA Exam Review materials, while faculty instill practical knowledge that can only be learned from those with years of real world experience.
• Graduates have excellent job placement and CPA Exam passage rates.
• Professors bring public, industry, and government experience to the classroom.
• Classes are taught at the Meinders School of Business, located close to downtown OKC, at our state-of-the-art facility with ample parking.

Accounting Prerequisites Required (21 credit hours)

* May be waived if MGMT 5703 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business is taken as an MSA elective
** Must be taken at a regionally-accredited U.S. school

All waivers and agreements are subject to compliance with the appropriate OCU bulletin or approval of the Dean.

Required Accounting Core Courses

ACCT 5123 - Accounting Theory & Research | 3 credit hours

Study and evaluation of alternative theory, practices, and generally accepted accounting principles of financial accounting; Learning to apply financial accounting standards through research using the Accounting Standards Codification.

ACCT 5313 - Advanced Audit Policies & Assurance Services | 3 credit hours

Application of technical auditing skills and techniques based on mastery and interpretation of AICPA and PCAOB auditing standards and pronouncements as well as fraud prevention and detection. Topics include latest methods involved in audit planning, control structure review, data analytics, procedures selection, procedural execution, and communication of audit findings and results.

ACCT 5413 - Income Taxation of Entities | 3 credit hours

Introduction to income taxation issues unique to C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and estates/trusts, including preparation of entity returns.

Accounting Electives (must complete at least 3)

Other Electives*

* Other non-accounting courses may be approved as electives, subject to the approval of the accounting department chair.

Prospective MSA students are encouraged to learn about the option to earn the Master Certificate in Financial Fraud and Forensic Accounting. This program is the first financial fraud certificate in the region - and only one of only a few throughout the entire U.S. The 15-credit hours earned from the Master Certificate in Financial Fraud and Forensic Accounting can be applied to the 30-credit hour MSA degree. Completion of the MSA would require 5 additional courses. (15 credit hours)

Certificate content may assist students in preparing for additional professional certifications including: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE); Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA); and Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF). Each course may qualify for 45 hours of CPE credit per Oklahoma Accountancy Board guidelines.

Courses develop competencies in white-collar crime prevention and detection - including forensic and investigative principles/practices in accounting, economics, finance, and digital devices.

Learn More about the Master Certificate in Financial Fraud and Forensic Accounting program.

Applications are evaluated on an individual basis considering the following factors:

1. Academic Background (Transcript)
2. Professional Experience (Resume)
3. Recommendations (At least two; via online form)
4. Personal Statement (Minimum 500 words, no maximum)

For questions about the application process:

Cindy Treadway
Meinders Graduate Advisor
ctreadway@okcu.edu
(405) 208-5154

*General Fees Waived for students receiving tuition assistance from Meinders Corporate Partners.

For specific program questions, please contact:

Randy Murray
Clinical Professor of Accounting
jrmurray@okcu.edu
405-208-5158

Cindy Treadway
Meinders Graduate Advisor
ctreadway@okcu.edu
(405) 208-5154