Master of Science [M.S] [Accountancy] From University of Rochester

Simon Business School offers a premier MS in Accountancy program that emphasizes the dual roles of finance and economics to address the needs of the industry and position you as a candidates of choice for prospective employers. The 150-credit-hour compliant program will also qualify you to sit for the New York State CPA examination.

Building upon generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Simon’s MS in Accountancy program addresses the operational, analytical, and theoretical aspects of accounting to give you a fully immersive experience into the field. Through a carefully considered curriculum, you will gain critical skills in these areas:

• Financial information interpretation and analysis

• Auditing procedures

• Utilizing financial statement information to inform business strategies and decisions

• Assessing an organization’s financial position and predict future performance

• Identifying, understanding, and evaluating tax-planning opportunities

• Laws, regulations, and ethical considerations, as they apply to accounting practices