New Opportunities in an Expanding Field

MULTIPLE OPTIONS.UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES:No matter where you’ve been – or where you want to go – an advanced degree from Keller can help move your career for-ward in accounting and finance.

MBAA Master of Business Administration with a concentration in accountingor finance.

MAFMA Master of Accounting and Financial Management with the choice of three exam preparation options:

– Certified Public Accountant (CPA) emphasis

– Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) emphasis

– Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) emphasis

GCAA Graduate Certificate inAccounting.

GCFAA Graduate Certificate in Financial Analysis.

Profile for this Growing Profession Accounting is a language of business and finance, and an essential foundation of managerial success. The regulatory changes implemented by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, together with a wide range of new opportunities, have turned accounting into one of today’s fastest-growing career paths.

Accounting and finance professionals find themselves vying for lucrative career positions and high-level opportunities with companies of all sizes, in virtually every industry. To help make your credentials stand out – and move your career ahead – DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management offers a choice of master’s degree programs in the accounting and finance fields.

Overview of Roles and Responsibilities As an accounting or financial management professional, your job duties will encompass a wide range of traditional responsibilities, such as working with data and information technology services, financial reporting, budget preparation, and regulatory compliance or may take you into new and exciting areas like forensic accounting and security risk analysis.

As an accountant, you will typically be involved in accounting, auditing and consulting for corporations, governments, nonprofit organizations or even individuals. Responsibilities include domestic and international accounting; internal auditing; environmental accounting including compliance claims and disputes; forensic accounting; and computer fraud identification and tracking, especially in e-commerce.

As a financial manager, your traditional activities will include analyzing information and making recommendations to businesses and individuals to help them with investment decisions. Responsibilities include financial planning, insurance and retirement planning, commercial banking, capital finance and real estate planning. Other opportunities include portfolio management, investor relations and pension fund management and analysis.

Discover the Keller Advantage Whether you are looking for a way to enter the world of accounting and finance or are preparing for the CPA or CFA® exam, a master’s degree from Keller can give you the professional edge. The combination of a professional designation and a master’s degree can be a powerful career multiplier. At Keller, your curriculum can integrate the methodology used in Becker Professional Education’s CPA Exam Review – allowing you to simultaneously earn a master’s degree and prepare to pass the CPA Exam. If you prefer to pursue a career in finance, the Keller curriculum can integrate Stalla by Becker Professional Education’s Review for the CFA exams.

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The credibility you expect.

For more than 30 years, Keller has helped tens of thousands of students succeed in their careers with a curriculum that is uniquely designed to teach practical knowledge and skills. Our faculty is made up of working, successful business professionals and our courses are regularly updated to keep pace with change so that you’re always learning directly applicable, real-world skills and knowledge from the people who are already there.

The flexibility you need.

We believe that your education should be convenient and flexible enough to fit your life...

t You can tailor your program by selecting courses to fit your specific career interests.

t Classes are offered evenings and Saturdays throughout our network of more than 85 convenient locations.

t We offer you the flexibility of attending classes on site at any Keller location, online or through a combination of both.

t Our eight-week sessions begin six different times a year, which enables you to start when it’s convenient for you, and offers the necessary flexibility to accommodate business travel and busy schedules.

You’ve already made one good decision by choosing to pursue an advanced education.

Now, make another by choosing Keller for your professional edge in Accounting and Finance.

CPA + MBA: A Powerful Combination Keller’s MBA degree program is an excellent option for individuals who already have an accounting background, and presents a powerful advantage if you are interested in becoming a CPA. Graduate courses may apply toward the 150 credit hours required to qualify for CPA licensing, and the electives can be utilized to help you prepare for the CPA exam, saving you time and tuition.

If you’re already a CPA, you can take advantage of Keller’s Fast-Track MBA option to expand your professional potential and help secure CPE credits necessary to keep your CPA license up to date. You’ll take fewer courses than other students and can tailor your electives to match your career interests and goals. Additionally, unlike many training programs, MBA coursework from Keller qualifies for reimbursement from most employer tuition assistance programs.

MAFM: Choose your Emphasis Keller’s Master of Accounting and Financial Management (MAFM)† degree program is designed for individuals who do not yet have an adequate accounting and finance background but wish to pursue specialized careers in these fields. Your core courses will cover the foundations of accounting: managerial accounting; intermediate accounting; federal taxes and management decisions; and more.

The CPA-preparation Emphasis allows you to earn your MAFM while you simultaneously prepare to sit for the CPA exam. This emphasis integrates the Becker Professional Education teaching methodology to cover core exam topics.

The CFA-preparation Emphasis enables you to earn your MAFM while you progress toward earning your CFA designation. The courses expand your working knowledge and skills relating to the investment decision-making process, with a curriculum that reflects current theory and practice relating to investment and portfolio management. The program integrates the methodology from Stalla by Becker Professional Education.

The CFE-preparation Emphasis prepares you to pursue a career as a Certified Fraud Examiner. Your studies will include the concepts of auditing; fraud examination; forensic accounting; ethics and more.

† Master of Science in Accounting and Financial Management in New York.

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