Master of Accounting - Tax Accounting

Expert accountants who can steer organizations through volatile economic times are in high demand. They dont just report financial positions they create tangible economic value. The NSU Master of Accounting program offers three concentrations for students to choose from, all of which empower you to number-crunch your way to career domination, whether you're pursuing your CPA or CMA.

You can take your career in tax accounting to the next level by becoming an enrolled agent, which is the highest credential awarded by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). As an enrolled agent, youll have earned the privilege to represent taxpayers before the IRS.

The Master of Accounting in Tax Accounting provides you with a foundation in advanced accounting skills. In this 18-month program, youll learn how to communicate complex tax law to clients, perform appeals, identify potential liabilities on balance sheets, and more. Our curriculum is guided by faculty with professional accounting experience outside of the classroom.

Upon completion of the program, youll be prepared to sit for the three-part comprehensive IRS test, covering individual and business tax returns. You may also be qualified to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination, depending on your chosen electives. Obtaining either of these credentials will put you in a position to dominate

A conferred bachelors degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree for international applicants.
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended. The applicant's bachelor degree transcript must show degree conferral date in order to be evaluated for admission consideration. If graduate degree has been earned, the transcript must show degree conferral date in order to be evaluated for admission consideration.

All applicants who received their bachelors and any graduate degrees from a college or university where English is not the primary language of instruction are required to take an English language test. Test scores cannot be more than two years old. TALK International, School of Languages: Completion of level 9 test with a score of 85% or higher. Completion and passing of ELS Level 112 Intensive Program English for Academic Purposes.
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) minimum scores required.
Internet based (iBT) = 79, Computerized score = 213, Paper score = 550.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum score required = 6.
Duolingo Test of English: 105 or higher