Specialize in One of Two Tracks
M.S. in Accounting
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See the Big Picture in Your Firm and Field
The STEM-designated M.S. in Accounting from the University of Virginia teaches you how to use accounting and analytics to address complex business scenarios. Pursue one of two specialty tracks, and develop critical thinking and interpersonal savvy with courses in leadership and communication. Ideal for those planning to fulfill the 150-hour CPA licensure requirement.
9-month program
Enhance your career prospects with an MSA from the University of Virginia.
In-person at UVA
Learn alongside your peers full-time at the McIntire School of Commerce in Charlottesville, Virginia
Data-driven Curriculum
Solve complex business problems with accounting and analytics.
Career Outcomes That Speak for Themselves
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Hear from Our Students
I was looking for a program to help me switch from a business and economics background to an accounting perspective. When I compared each of the schools I was interested in, the M.S. in Accounting Program here at UVA had some of the best statistics (percent employed after graduation, CPA pass rates, average starting pay).
Grace Hutcherson
M.S. in Accounting 2023
B.A. in Business Administration and Economics 2022, Furman University
Lead From the Start
Become a leader in the field of accounting and your career. Our distinguished faculty encourage you to think critically and show you how to combine hard and soft skills so you can successfully manage diverse teams and forge strong social connections in the workplace.
Gain the vital communication skills necessary to succeed in accounting. Engage with faculty and your peers during case discussions, presentations and team-based exercises. Plus, sharpen your public speaking and visual presentation skills to become an effective and confident communicator.
Master a Specialty
Tax Consulting
Focused on compliance and theory, this track is designed to equip you with the skills to navigate intricate tax issues and provide expert guidance to clients within a professional service firm. Graduates of the program engage in client consultations, aiding them in tax planning and the resolution of significant tax challenges. The specialized knowledge gained through the Tax Consulting Track, combined with our diverse range of courses fostering the development of analytical and interpersonal proficiencies, prepare you to seamlessly enter the workforce.
Financial Reporting and Assurance
Develop superior skills in financial statement preparation, financial statement analysis, derivatives, and auditing. The Financial Reporting and Assurance Track will ready you navigate areas such as financial reporting, forensic accounting, data management and analytics, and taxes and business strategy. The structure of this track allows you to specialize, but also provides the flexibility to delve into other areas of accounting. Plus, acquire the ability to adeptly handle accounting challenges that you'll face on the job with courses focusing on leadership and business communication during the fall semester.
Tech-Connected
McIntire's M.S. in Accounting curriculum examines current and horizon technologies and their role in accountancy and beyond. Learn how to leverage analytics and big data to tackle multifaceted business scenarios in an ever-evolving digital world.