Department: Accounting
Modality: In-Person
Semester Hours: 24-36
The 4+1 Master of Science in Accounting (4+1 MSA) program is designed for LMU undergraduate students who wish to complete the M.S.A. degree immediately after completing their bachelor’s degree. This will allow students to meet the 150-hour California requirement for CPA licensure while earning a bachelor’s degree and an M.S.A. in Accounting. Students admitted to the 4+1 MSA program may take two MSA courses (6 semester hours) in their senior year (included in undergraduate tuition) that will count toward both the bachelor’s degree and the MSA in Accounting.
Accepted students should contact the academic director for advice for scheduling classes in their senior year and beyond. All majors are eligible for the 4+1 MSA program and should consult with the academic director to determine undergraduate courses needed for application.
The MSA program requires a minimum of 30 semester hours. Students may start the program in the Fall or Spring semester. The program may be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. The full-time program can be completed in nine months, which begins in the Fall semester and is completed at the end of the following Spring semester. Completing the program in nine months requires a minimum of 15 semester hours in each semester. Part-time students must complete the MSA program within five years of their first registration date. All academic requirements must be completed in residence.
The specific degree requirements for the MSA program include:
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required MSA Core Courses | ||
| ACCT 6120 | Taxes Research and Strategy | 3 |
| ACCT 6130 | Accounting Analytics for Decision Making | 3 |
| ACCT 6160 | Advanced Auditing | 3 |
| ACCT 6170 | Accounting Research and Communication | 3 |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Electives | ||
| Accounting Electives | ||
| Select 12 to 18 hours of the following: 1 | 12-18 | |
| The CFO Perspective | ||
| Income Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders | ||
| Taxation of Individuals and Family Wealth | ||
| Taxation of Flow-Through Entities | ||
| State and Local Taxation | ||
| International Taxation | ||
| Accounting for Income Taxes | ||
| Income Taxation of Property Transactions | ||
| Tax Practice and Procedures | ||
| Internship Experience | ||
| Special Studies | ||
| Independent Studies | ||
| Business Electives | ||
| Students may select any Master of Business Administration (MBA) elective courses or Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) courses to the extent space is available and the student has completed any prerequisite coursework or its equivalent. The academic director of the MSA program must approve these courses. MBA core courses are not permitted. | 0-6 | |
| Subtotal | 12-24 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 24-36 | |
Students in the 4+1 program may have up to six (6) semester hours from 5000-level courses.
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