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2025-2026 Guide to Graduate Studies

Accounting, M.S., Online

Geneseo’s Online MSA provides all accounting coursework required for CPA licensure in NYS, and has been designed to meet the NYSED requirements that become effective in 2027. The program is completely online. It can be taken full-time or part-time and completed in one, two or more calendar years. Admission is predicated on applicants having completed a BS degree in Business Administration, Management, Managerial Economics or a related field that (a) includes a minimum of six hours of accounting fundamental courses, including Introduction to Financial Accounting and Introduction to Managerial Accounting and (b) coursework in general business studies that meet NYSED requirements. The application process includes a transcript review that is designed to ensure that graduates meet all educational requirements for CPA licensure. Applicants who are short of some undergraduate business coursework may be conditionally admitted to the program and will be formally accepted only after completing the required accounting and business foundation courses.

Program Learning Outcomes

MS Accounting Program Learning Goals

LG1: Students will develop the analytical skills necessary for entry and advancement in the public accounting profession.
LG2: Students will develop the research skills necessary for entry and advancement in the public accounting profession.
LG3: Students will be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
LG4: Students will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the public accounting profession.
LG5: Our learners will have a multidimensional understanding of social responsibility.

Program Requirements (30 credits)

ACCT 503 - Strategic Management Accounting Credit(s): 3
ACCT 508 - Accounting Information Systems Credit(s): 3
ACCT 510 - Advanced Taxation Accounting Credit(s): 3
ACCT 522 - Data Analytics Tools for Accountants Credit(s): 3
ACCT 595 - Internship Credit(s): As arranged
ACCT 601 - Financial Reporting I Credit(s): 3
ACCT 602 - Financial Reporting II Credit(s): 3
ACCT 603 - Financial Reporting III Credit(s): 3
ACCT 610 - Personal Taxation Credit(s): 3
ACCT 620 - Auditing Theory Credit(s): 3

One Year Completion Sequence

Prerequisites

ACCT 102 Introductory to Financial Accounting

ACCT 103 Introductory to Managerial Accounting

Fall - 12 credits:

ACCT 601 - Financial Reporting I Credit(s): 3

ACCT 610 - Personal Taxation Credit(s): 3

ACCT 522 - Data Analytics Tools for Accountants Credit(s): 3

ACCT 508 - Accounting Information Systems Credit(s): 3

Spring 9 credits:

ACCT 602 - Financial Reporting II Credit(s): 3

ACCT 503 - Strategic Management Accounting Credit(s): 3

ACCT 595 - Internship Credit(s): 3

Summer 9 credits:

ACCT 620 - Auditing Theory Credit(s): 3

ACCT 603 - Financial Reporting III Credit(s): 3

ACCT 510 - Advanced Taxation Accounting Credit(s): 3

Two-year Completion Sequence

Prerequisites:

ACCT 102 - Introductory to Financial Accounting

ACCT 103 - Introductory to Managerial Accounting

1st Year

Fall - 9 Credits

ACCT 601 - Financial Reporting I Credit(s): 3

ACCT 522 - Data Analytics Tools for Accountants Credit(s): 3

ACCT 508 - Accounting Information Systems Credit(s): 3

Spring - 6 Credits

ACCT 602 - Financial Reporting II Credit(s): 3

ACCT 503 - Strategic Management Accounting Credit(s): 3

Summer - 6 Credits

ACCT 603 - Financial Reporting III Credit(s): 3

ACCT 620 - Auditing Theory Credit(s): 3

2nd Year

Fall - 3 Credits

ACCT 610 - Personal Taxation Credit(s): 3

Spring - 3 Credits

ACCT 595 - Internship Credit(s): 3

Summer - 3 Credits

ACCT 510 - Advanced Taxation Accounting Credit(s): 3