The Master of Science in Accounting program at Northeastern University’s D’Amore-McKim School of Business is designed to prepare students with advanced technical knowledge and professional competencies aligned with CPA licensure expectations. The program curriculum is approved by the Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy. Students begin with advanced accounting coursework that deepens their expertise in accounting theory, data analytics, and management best practices.
Select a Track
Students choose a track in audit or tax. The audit specialization provides in-depth exposure to auditing research, ethics, and forensic accounting, while the tax specialization examines the complexities of taxation at the local, national, and international levels.
Experience-Powered Learning
Learning by doing is central to the program. Students apply classroom learning to real business challenges through applied projects and practice-based coursework. Students gain insight into current issues, regulations, and best practices from faculty who bring significant industry experience as PhDs, CPAs, and former leaders at Big Four and other public accounting firms.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Core Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| ACCT 5404 | Financial Reporting for Integrated Multinational Enterprises | 4 |
| ACCT 5973 | Special Topics in Accounting | 1 |
| ACCT 6203 | Business Entity Taxation | 3 |
| ACCT 5453 | Ethics and Public Interest in the Accounting Professions | 2 |
| ACCT 6207 | Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Financial Reporting | 3 |
| ACCT 6216 | Financial Reporting for Governments and Nonprofit Entities | 2 |
Tracks
Complete one of the following tracks:
Audit Track
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| ACCT 6205 | Auditing in a Big Data Environment | 3 |
| ACCT 6217 | Corporate Governance, Ethics, and Financial Reporting | 3 |
| ACCT 6254 | Accounting Research and Communication | 3 |
Taxation Track
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| ACCT 6231 | Corporations and Shareholders | 3 |
| ACCT 6235 | Partners and Partnerships | 3 |
| ACCT 6254 | Accounting Research and Communication | 3 |
Electives
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 6 |
| Forensic Accounting | |
| Internal Auditing | |
| Advanced Flow-Through Entities | |
| Tax Research, Practice, and Ethics | |
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
30 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required
