Master of Professional Accountancy California State University - Northridge, USA

If you want to make a career change to accounting, CSUN Nazarian's Master of Professional Accountancy program is for you. Become a CPA with our 1-year or 2-year options.

Why Earn a Master's in Professional Accountancy?

Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) are an essential part of our economy. They advise people, business and other organizations on many financial issues, including accounting and taxes.

A professional accountancy degree takes you beyond traditional accounting and prepares you to become a licensed CPA. You will develop an understanding of accounting theory, technical procedures, and the professional standards and ethics essential to becoming a successful CPA. With these skills, you will be prepared for a career in public, industry, government, and not-for-profit accounting.

Why Study Professional Accountancy at CSUN?

CSUN's Master of Professional Accountancy program meets California's 150-hour requirement for CPA licensure, and it will prepare you to pass the CPA exam.

Flexible Programs

Earn your degree quickly through our full-time 1-year program or choose to balance work and life with our part-time 2-year program. For either track, our classes meet in the evenings and on Saturdays.

Affordable

With tuition under $22,108 for the entire program, this graduate degree provides the most return on your investment. You will also receive the Becker CPA review course free of charge.

Bigger and Better

We are one of the largest business schools in the country, with 7,000 students and an alumni network of more than 50,000. You will have access to more resources, world-class faculty and state-of-the-art facilities. Plus, our Los Angeles location means we have connections to top players and exciting newcomers in nearly every industry imaginable.

AACSB Accredited

The David Nazarian College of Business and Economics is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the highest standard in business and management education. Only 25 percent of business schools nationwide and 5 percent of business schools worldwide receive this distinction.

What You'll Learn

By earning your master's in professional accountancy, you'll attain the necessary knowledge and skills required to pass the CPA examination.

You will learn to identify, analyze and propose solutions to solve complex problems in accounting and related business matters. You will also recognize ethical and professional responsibility issues, such as avoiding potential conflicts of interest or overlooking documents for the sake of time.

You'll learn to use data analysis tools and accounting information systems to audit, analyze and improve business practices.

This fully accredited program meets California's 150-hour requirement for the California CPA-licensure.