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M.S. in Accounting
Achieve Mastery in Accounting and Excel in Your Career
Become CPA exam-ready while earning your degree — no experience required.
Earn your master’s. Advance your career.
Access a program brochure, connect with enrollment, and get a head start on your application.
Industry-Leading Tools
Application of industry tools and emerging technology is incorporated in all coursework.
Tuition Under $25K*
Earn your degree and advance your career at an affordable tuition.
CPA Education Path
Prepare to sit for the CPA Exam and complete your credit hour licensure requirements.
Three Concentrations
Hone your skills in a specific area of accounting with an optional concentration in business analytics, forensic accounting or taxation.
Online Certificates in CPA or CMA Exam Preparation
Pursue these as standalone certificates for CPA or CMA Exam readiness or embed them into your MSA degree.
*Tuition may reach $29K, depending on prior coursework.
Flexible Online MSA Degree
Merrimack’s Master’s in Accounting (MSA) features a cutting-edge curriculum paired with the convenience of online learning and custom degree paths based on your educational and professional background. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of complex financial concepts, develop enhanced analytical skills and position yourself for leadership and consultative roles.
CPA Exam Preparation
The MSA curriculum meets the 150-hour requirement for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation in Massachusetts and is regularly updated to accommodate any changes to the Uniform CPA Exam.
Earn a Graduate Certificate in CPA or CMA Exam Preparation
Live, online, single four-credit course certificates led by instructors that ready you for licensure
To earn the CPA Examination & Review Certificate or the CMA Examination & Review Certificate, you must complete one four-credit course. These fifteen-week courses are online, synchronous and instructor-led with personalized support, and are offered every term (Spring, Summer and Fall). To ensure you receive high-quality exam prep, Merrimack is presenting these certificates in partnership with Becker Professional Education, a trusted and globally recognized industry leader in accounting exam preparation. You can pursue these as standalone certificates for CPA or CMA Exam readiness or embed them into your MSA degree as electives or additional coursework.
CPA Examination & Review Certificate
This single, online four-credit course prepares you for the CPA Exam and positions in public accounting, such as auditor or tax accountant, corporate roles, including controller or chief financial officer and specialized fields, such as forensic accounting, financial advising or government and nonprofit work.
The certificate is awarded upon completion of the course.
CMA Examination & Review Certificate
This single, online four-credit course prepares you for the Certified Management Accountant Exam and internal corporate management accounting positions, from entry-level jobs, including financial analyst and cost accountant, to advanced leadership roles, such as corporate controller and chief financial officer, across industries such as finance, manufacturing and tech.
The certificate is awarded upon completion of the course.
Career Outcomes
Potential career paths for graduates of the Master of Science in Accounting program include:
Senior tax accountant
$77,856
average annual salary
Senior forensic accountant
$82,375
average annual salary
Corporate controller
$113,185
average annual salary
Source: Payscale, 2024
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No. 38
Regional Universities North
Merrimack College was named No. 38 in Best Regional Universities North by U.S. News & World Report (2026).
NECHE-Accredited
Merrimack College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Why Merrimack for Your MSA?
Merrimack makes it easy and convenient to change the trajectory of your professional career.
- 100 percent online coursework allows you to fit the program into your busy schedule.
- Depending on your undergraduate background, you can earn your degree in 16–24 months, part time.
- There are six start dates, allowing you to begin the program at a time that suits you best.
- Our MSA offers a competitive tuition rate among programs of this quality and size.
Frequently Asked Questions
Students in the Master of Science in Accounting are required to take 32–40 credits, depending on their undergraduate background. On average, students can earn their degree in 16–24 months. This timeline may vary depending on how many credits are taken each semester.
M.S. in Accounting students have the option to complement their accounting coursework with concentrations in business analytics, forensic accounting, or taxation — and take such business analytics courses as Strategic Decision-Making Using Business Analytics and Data Visualization & Storytelling, forensic accounting classes as Accounting Ethics & Detecting Financial Crimes and AI & Cybersecurity for Business or taxation courses as Tax Research, Procedures and Ethics and Wealth Management.
Yes. Through FAFSA student loans and other options. Request more information, and an enrollment advisor will contact you to answer your questions.
Connecting with an enrollment advisor will help you:
- Understand the program admissions criteria and know whether you are eligible to apply
- Gain insight into application best practices and how to submit a strong application
- Know what to expect in your online classroom, including the level of faculty interaction, program outcomes and more
- Have an immediate line of support in the event you have questions or need clarification about the M.S. in Accounting program
Boost Your Accounting Career With a Flexible Degree
Specialize your accounting skills and accelerate your career growth with an M.S. in Accounting.
Contact Us*This applies to new students entering the Summer I 2026 term. Does not roll over to subsequent terms. Does not include MBA, MED, CAGS, Post-MSN Certificate, CPA and CMA Exam Preparation Certificate. Not combinable with other offers (i.e. Double Warrior, Fellowship, Partnership Discounts, etc.) For CSC 6000, credit will be applied to their second course.