WGU Texas Announces New Online Master's Degree Program in Accounting

AUSTIN, Texas, May 29, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Officials from online, nonprofit WGU Texas, http://texas.wgu.edu, announced today the launch of a new business master's degree program, the Master of Science, Accounting. This new program, also referred to as the Master of Accounting (MAcc), provides students with the essential knowledge and skills they need for a successful career in accounting or auditing. Applications are being accepted now, and after completing the admissions and enrollment process, students may begin coursework in this new degree program on the first day of any month, beginning July 1.

The M.S. in Accounting degree is designed for accounting professionals who wish to expand their career opportunities and attain a greater depth of knowledge of accounting principles, as well as those who need additional academic preparation and credits to sit for the certified public accountant (CPA) exam* or other professional examinations such as the certified management accountant (CMA) exam and the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) exam. Students enrolled in this new online degree program will enhance their ability to assess complex transactions and determine their proper accounting and tax treatment. In addition, students will learn auditing practices, how to enhance the internal controls in an organization, and advanced managerial accounting techniques.

Courses will cover advanced accounting, financial and strategic management, fraud and forensic accounting, advanced tax concepts, governmental and nonprofit accounting, and other skills and material necessary to be a more experienced accountant.

Like all of WGU Texas' online, accredited, competency-based degree programs, the Master of Accounting program was created for working adults looking to advance their careers in an education setting that fits with their busy lives. WGU Texas uses technology to facilitate education in ways that work for individual learners, allowing them to study, complete tasks, and take assessments on their schedule and at their pace. Competency-based learning allows students to advance through their programs as soon as they're able to demonstrate mastery of the material—competencies that are defined by academic and industry experts to reflect the latest needs of the marketplace. Because WGU Texas measures learning rather than time spent in class, professionals with knowledge and skills from work and previous college experience can often move through their programs more quickly, saving both time and money.

Key topics and areas of study covered by this new accounting degree are: 

• Advanced financial accounting
• Management communication
• Advanced managerial accounting
• Advanced auditing
• Financial management
• Advanced tax concepts
• Fraud and forensic accounting
• Strategic management
• Governmental and nonprofit accounting
• Accounting research

For more information, visit http://texas.wgu.edu/business/accounting_master_degree

For more information on WGU Texas' tuition, visit http://texas.wgu.edu/tuition_financial_aid/overview

*Students may need to meet additional state-specific requirements to sit for the CPA exam.

About WGU Texas
WGU Texas is an online, accredited, nonprofit university aimed at expanding access to high-quality, affordable higher education for Texans. The university enrolls more than 5,000 students statewide, and the university's College of Business, offers 11 bachelor's and master's degree programs.

Designed to meet the needs of working adults who need to complete a degree to advance their careers, WGU Texas' innovative competency-based learning model makes it possible for busy adults to earn accredited degrees without sacrificing work and family obligations. Students study and learn online, with one-to-one faculty support, moving at a pace that is personalized to their individual needs. Rather than logging into class, students have 24/7 access to online learning resources, allowing them to fit their studies into their lives. Because students advance as soon as they demonstrate mastery of course materials, they can usually graduate with a bachelor's degree in three years. WGU Texas offers some of the lowest in the state— most of the university's degree programs are charged at a flat rate of $2,890 per six-month term, and terms can begin on the first day of any month.

WGU Texas operates under the accreditation of nationally recognized Western Governors University (WGU). WGU is the only university in the U.S. offering accredited, competency-based bachelor's and master's degree programs at scale and has earned the support of more than 20 leading corporations and foundations, including AT&T, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Lilly Endowment, HCA, Hewlett-Packard, Lumina Foundation, Microsoft, Oracle, SunGard Higher Education, and Zions Bank.

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SOURCE WGU Texas