The Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) is a highly structured program that requires 30 credit hours.
Designed for students who aspire to hold positions in public accounting, corporate accounting, government accounting and similar endeavors. Students receive superior preparation for the CPA examination.
Students obtain an in-depth knowledge of highly technical financial accounting standards, auditing standards, tax statutes and regulations. Faculty provide focused, pragmatic lectures and innovative assignments that maximize learning, while respecting student time.
Successful completion applies toward the educational requirements to sit for the Uniform CPA Examination to qualify for a CPA certificate and license to practice public accounting in the state of Oklahoma.
Each state is unique in its CPA certification and licensure requirements. For details on requirements in a specific state, please consult the AICPA website.
Attend classes part-time, on-campus with an engaged community of students. Benefit from face-to-face classroom experiences, personalized input from knowledgeable faculty, and experiential experiences with business executives.
Students are encouraged to attend our events for additional learning opportunities. Women in Leadership, Hall of Honor, Brown Bag Speaker Series, and other special networking events are held throughout the year.
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE |
|---|---|
| ACCT 2113 | Financial Accounting |
| ACCT 2213 | Managerial Accounting |
| ACCT 3113 | Intermediate Accounting I** |
| ACCT 3123 | Intermediate Accounting II** |
| ACCT 3413 | Introduction to Taxation** |
| ACCT 4313 | Auditing** |
| MGMT 2213 | Business Law* |
* 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.
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.
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE |
|---|---|
| ACCT 5133 | Financial Statement Analysis |
| ACCT 5143 | Government and Not-for-Profit Accounting |
| ACCT 5163 | Energy Accounting |
| ACCT 5223 | Forensic Accounting |
| ACCT 5323 | Principles of Fraud Examination |
| ACCT 5613 | Accounting Ethics |
| ACCT 5913 | Special Topics in Accounting |
| ACCT 5453 | Digital Forensics |
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE |
|---|---|
| ECON 5253 | Forensic Economics |
| FIN 5303 | Financial Strategy & Decision Making |
| FIN 5353 | Current Issues in Financial Fraud |
| MBA 5123 | Effective Leadership & Communication |
| MGMT 5703 | Ethical, Societal, & Legal Environment of Business |
| ACCT 5713 | CPA Exam Review I (REG & BEC) |
| ACCT 5723 | CPA Exam Review II (FAR & AUDIT) |
* 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:
For questions about the application process:
Cindy Treadway
Meinders Graduate Advisor
[email protected]
405-208-5154
| TUITION & FEES SUMMER 2021 - SPRING 2023 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) | PER 3-CREDIT COURSE | TO EARN 30-CREDITS (10 COURSES) |
|---|---|---|
| TUITION $590/CREDIT | $1,770 | $17,700 |
| GENERAL FEES $155/CREDIT | *$465 | *$4,650 |
| ONE-TIME RECORDS FEE | $250 | |
$2,235 | $22,705 |
*General Fees Waived for students receiving tuition assistance from Meinders Corporate Partners.
Located minutes from Downtown OKC, the business school contains cutting-edge technology in more than 12 teaching rooms, four executive classrooms, large and small conference rooms, four computer labs, including the Bloomberg Finance Lab for access to the latest investment data, breakout rooms for small-group meetings, and a 250-seat, theater-style auditorium.
