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With an emphasis in CPA Exam Preparation, Keller’s Master’s in Accounting and Financial Management degree program integrates elements of Becker Professional Education’s industry-leading CPA exam prep into its curriculum.
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Finance Emphasis
When you choose an emphasis in Finance in your Master’s in Accounting and Financial Management program, you’ll gain an understanding of how to apply concepts in areas such as financial accounting and reporting, managerial accounting and financial management.
CPA Exam Preparation Emphasis
The CPA Exam Preparation emphasis in the Master’s in Accounting and Financial Management program is ideal if you plan to seek a CPA designation.† The courses include classes that integrate Becker Professional Education’s CPA Review learning approach and materials.
With an emphasis in CPA Exam Preparation, Keller’s Master’s in Accounting and Financial Management degree program integrates elements of Becker Professional Education’s industry-leading CPA exam prep into its curriculum.
Accredited* by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org
Accountant
Accounting Manager
Auditor
Budget Analyst
Budget Director
Director of Financial Reporting ††
Environmental Green Accountant
Financial Analyst
Financial Manager
Financial Planner
Forensic Accountant Fraud Investigator ††
Internal Auditor
International Accounting Specialist ††
Management Accountant
Merger and Acquisitions Analyst
Payroll Manager
Public Accountant †
Risk Manager
Strategic Planner
Tax Examiner Collector
†Credits and degrees earned from this institution do not automatically qualify the holder to participate in professional licensing exams to practice certain professions. Persons interested in practicing a regulated profession must contact the appropriate state regulatory agency for their field of interest. For instance, typically 150 credit hours or education are required to meet state regulatory agency education requirements for CPA licensure. Coursework may qualify for credit towards the State Board of Accountancy requirements. However, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the state board of accountancy for the jurisdiction in which they are applying to determine whether they have completed the appropriate credit hours and coursework to qualify to take the CPA exam. Employees of DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management are not in a position to determine an individual’s eligibility to take the CPA exam or satisfy licensing. New York students should contact the NYSED Office of Professions regarding professional licensure.
††Employment in this occupation may require years of relevant experience.
Choosing which degree to pursue depends on your interests and career goals. At DeVry, for example, our Master’s in Accounting and Financial Management program allows you to choose an emphasis in Finance or CPA exam preparation. Core courses include Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance and Managerial Accounting.
On the other hand, our Master’s in Accounting program is designed specifically for individuals with an undergraduate specialization in accounting or finance. This program can benefit students preparing for the CPA exam as well as licensed CPAs furthering their education in order to pursue additional career goals, such as teaching. Coursework covers topics such as Current Issues in Accounting, and Professional Research for Accountants. Students seeking to take our CPA exam may also enroll in the CPA Exam Preparation courses.
A Master's in Accounting and Financial Management from DeVry can help you prepare to pursue employment opportunities in this field. If you are interested in pursuing a professional certification such as a CPA this program can help you do that as well as work toward employment in one of the following positions:
Keep in mind that the requirements for these positions are not consistent across all employers and that additional credentials, such as a professional certification, may be required.
A master's degree in accounting and financial management typically takes about two years to complete. Here at DeVry, it can take as little as 1 year and 8 months to earn your master's degree*.
Please note that the above timeframe does not include the amount of time it takes to earn a bachelor's degree in accounting or financial management. A bachelor's degree in a related field is a prerequisite for a majority of master's degree programs.
*Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
A Master's Degree in Accounting and Financial Management from DeVry can be worth the investment if you wish to pursue a career in one of these fields. Many companies require accountants and finance professionals to hold a master's degree and some may require them to have professional certifications in addition to their master's degree. By earning a master's degree at DeVry, you can gain an understanding of high-level accounting and financial management concepts and also prepare yourself to pursue opportunities such as the CPA exam at the same time.
Programs vary by location. For specific program details for Pennsylvania, refer to:
Pennsylvania catalog
Coursework - Master Degree in Accounting and Financial Management for Pennsylvania residents
*Conferral and Assessment Data - Available for all of DeVry and Keller's ACBSP accredited programs. For a full list of DeVry University's business and accounting degree programs accredited by ACBSP, please see the Accreditation page.
All students enrolled in site-based programs will be required to take some coursework online and, for some programs and locations, a substantial portion of the program may be required to be completed online.
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In New York, DeVry University operates as DeVry College of New York. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org. The University’s Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. DeVry is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. Arlington Campus: 1400 Crystal Dr., Ste. 120, Arlington, VA 22202. DeVry University is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, www.tn.gov/thec. Naperville Campus: 1200 E. Diehl Rd., Naperville, IL 60563. Unresolved complaints may be reported to the Illinois Board of Higher Education through the online compliant system http://complaints.ibhe.org/. View DeVry University’s complaint process https://www.devry.edu/compliance/student-complaint-procedure.html Program availability varies by location. In site-based programs, students will be required to take a substantial amount of coursework online to complete their program.
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