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Master of Accounting with a concentration in Managerial AccountingMove your accounting career forward by becoming the kind of accountant who can guide

and create value for any organization. As today’s economic environment continues to

experience volatile changes, so does the demand for highly trained accountants. That’s why

you need a program that can deliver a competitive advantage.

The Master of Accounting with a concentration in Managerial Accounting provides you with

the accounting and financial management skills you need to drive business performance.

Our curriculum is guided by faculty members who bring professional experience into the

classroom. You’ll have opportunities to work with a successful mentor, obtain coveted

internships, and work on real-world projects in the classroom.

Upon completion of the program, you’ll be prepared to sit for the Certified Management

Accountant (CMA) exam. Achieving this credential demonstrates your mastery of financial

planning, analysis, control, and decision support, as well as professional ethics. As a CMA,

you’ll be in a position to dominate your career.

Program Features■■ 33–51 credit hours based onundergraduate degree

■■ 2 years with equivalent accountingcourses satisfied prior to acceptance

■■ 3 years without equivalentundergraduate accounting coursessatisfied prior to acceptance

■■ Program begins three timesannually with starts in January,May, and August.

Program Formats■ Courses are offered weeknights and

Saturdays at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus or online.

■ International students on a F1 Visa may only apply for August start. Acceptance to the program is contingent upon academic review, course modality, and availability.

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2019–2020 CurriculumRequired Courses for All Students (15–33 credits) Credits

ACT 5001 Introductory Accounting 3*ACT 5004 Cost Accounting 3*ACT 5006 Intermediate Accounting I 3*ACT 5007 Intermediate Accounting II 3*ACT 5009 Advanced Accounting 3ACT 5010 Auditing 3*ACT 5713 Accounting Theory 3ACT 5725 Financial Statement Analysis 3ACT 5730 Accounting Analytics 3ACT 5731 Accounting Information

and Control Systems 3*TXX 5760 Survey of Taxation:

Individuals, Entities, and Property 3ACTP 5711 Internet Technology 0**

* Course may be waived at the discretion of the department chairor designee. Waivers will only be considered when an equivalentcourse with a grade of C has been earned in the past 10 years.

** ACTP 5711 is required for any Master of Accounting student.The course must be taken in the first term. Failure to pass ACTP 5711 will result in a drop from all other courses. This may affect a student’s financial aid. This course is not financial aid eligible when taken by itself.

Managerial Accounting Courses (12 credits) Credits

ACT 5733 Advanced Managerial Accounting 3ACT 5735 Controllership 3ACT 5736 Internal and Operational Auditing 3ACT 5741 Accounting and Reporting Issues 3

Elective Courses (6 credits) Credits

Choose two from the following.ACT 5717 Forensic Accounting 3ACT 5721 Accounting Professional Ethics 3ACT 5742 Contemporary Accounting

Issues in Business 3ACT 5744 Regulatory Issues for Accountants 3ACT 5780 Accounting Internship 3ACT 5783 Modern Business Law for Accountants 3FIN 5130 Financial Management*** 3MGT 5105 Managing Organizational Behavior

in a Dynamic and Complex World*** 3MKT 5125 Marketing Decisions for Managers*** 3TXX 5767 IRS Practices and Procedures 3TXX 5769 Tax Planning and Research 3TXX 5771 Federal Taxation Partnerships 3

***Requires permission from the department chair.

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This publication should not be viewed as a substitution for official program requirements and outcomes. A student is responsible for meeting the curriculum and program requirements in the Graduate Student Catalog that are in effect when the student enters the program.

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Master of Accounting with a concentration in Public AccountingAs a highly trained accountant, you’ll be in a position to serve the needs of a vast clientele—

from businesses and nonprofits to individuals and government agencies. At NSU, you’ll

gain more than the required credentials. You’ll develop the skills that help businesses create

value, giving you a competitive advantage in the career marketplace.

The Master of Accounting with a concentration in Public Accounting provides you with

a foundation in advanced accounting skills. It’s guided by faculty members who bring

professional accounting experience to the classroom. You’ll get opportunities to work on

real-world projects and obtain coveted internships. Our curriculum is designed to prepare

you to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination. With your CPA

certification, you’ll be on your way to becoming a leader in public accounting, whether it is in

a small, local firm or a large, international one.







■ International students on a F1 visa may only apply for an August start. Acceptance to the program is contingent upon academic review, course modality and availability.


Accounting with a concentration in Public Accounting

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* Course may be waived at the discretion of the department chair or designee. Waivers will only be considered when an equivalent course with a grade of C has been earned in the past 10 years.

** ACTP 5711 is required for any Master of Accounting student. The course must be taken in the first term. Failure to pass ACTP 5711 will result in a drop from all other courses. This may affect a student’s financial aid. This course is not financial aid eligible when taken by itself.

Public Accounting Courses (12 credits) Credits

ACT 5717 Forensic Accounting 3ACT 5741 Accounting and Reporting Issues 3ACT 5743 Advanced Issues in Auditing 3ACT 5753 Fund Accounting 3


Choose two from the following.ACT 5721 Accounting Professional Ethics 3ACT 5733 Advanced Managerial Accounting 3ACT 5735 Controllership 3ACT 5736 Internal and Operational Auditing 3ACT 5742 Contemporary Accounting Issues

in Business 3ACT 5744 Regulatory Issues for Accountants 3ACT 5780 Accounting Internship 3ACT 5783 Modern Business Law for Accountants 3FIN 5130 Financial Management*** 3MGT 5105 Managing Organizational Behavior

in a Dynamic and Complex World*** 3MKT 5125 Marketing Decisions for Managers*** 3TXX 5767 IRS Practices and Procedures 3TXX 5769 Tax Planning and Research 3TXX 5771 Federal Taxation Partnerships 3


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Master of Accounting with a concentration in TaxationYou can take your career in tax accounting to the next level by becoming an enrolled agent,

which is the highest credential awarded by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). As an enrolled

agent, you’ll have earned the privilege to represent taxpayers before the IRS.

The Master of Accounting with a concentration in Taxation provides you with a foundation

in advanced accounting skills. Our curriculum is guided by faculty members who bring

professional accounting experience from the real world.

Upon completion of the program, you’ll be prepared to sit for the three-part comprehensive

IRS test, covering individual and business tax returns. You also may be qualified to sit for the

Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination, depending on your chosen electives.

Obtaining either of these credentials will put you in a position to dominate your career.







■ International students on a F1 visa may only apply for an August start. Acceptance to the program is contingent upon academic review, course modality, and availability.


Accounting with a concentration in Taxation

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* Course may be waived at the discretion of the department chair or designee. Waivers will only be considered when an equivalent course with a grade of C has been earned in the past 10 years.

** ACTP 5711 is required for any Master of Accounting student. The course must be taken in the first term. Failure to pass ACTP 5711 will result in a drop from all other courses. This may affect a student’s financial aid. This course is not financial aid eligible when taken by itself.

Tax Courses (12 credits) Credits

TXX 5767 IRS Practice and Procedure 3TXX 5769 Tax Planning and Research 3TXX 5771 Federal Taxation of Partnerships 3TXX 5775 Corporate Taxation 3


Choose two from the following.ACT 5717 Forensic Accounting 3ACT 5721 Accounting Professional Ethics 3ACT 5733 Advanced Managerial Accounting 3ACT 5735 Controllership 3ACT 5736 Internal and Operational Auditing 3ACT 5742 Contemporary Accounting Issues

in Business 3ACT 5744 Regulatory Issues for Accountants 3ACT 5780 Accounting Internship 3ACT 5783 Modern Business Law for Accountants 3FIN 5130 Financial Management*** 3MGT 5105 Managing Organizational Behavior

in a Dynamic and Complex World*** 3MKT 5125 Marketing Decisions for Managers*** 3


Yearly Earning Potential

Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting | $116,975 yearlyFinancial Controller | $80,362Tax Director | $148,383

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