MS in Accounting

Kogod’s online MS in accounting prepares you for a rewarding career in all facets of the field, from nonprofit to forensic accounting. Our program can satisfy the 150-hour CPA licensure requirement and qualify you to sit for the CPA exam. Plus, you’ll be eligible for up to 6 exemptions from the ACCA’s 14 exams.

Why get an MS in Accounting at Kogod?

Ideal Location for Accounting Professionals

Our campus is located in Washington, DC, one of the most exciting job markets for accounting professionals. Companies like Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC are right outside our door. In addition, governmental agencies, nonprofits, and other organizations are ready for your expertise.

Résumé-Building Credentials

Our graduate accounting and tax courses are designed to get you ready for CPA licensure. In addition, we are one of the few universities to have a partnership with the ACCA. Our affiliation exempts you from six of their global certification exams.

Practitioners as Faculty

Our faculty are not only excellent educators, but they continue to be actively engaged with their profession. They use hands-on methods to teach students accounting skills through experiential exercises and collaborative projects. Plus, accounting experts from the Big Four and boutique firms like Cohn Reznik and Baker Tilly are regular guest speakers.

Professional Certificates

Gain an edge in this competitive job market by completing one of our professional graduate certificates. Enhance your degree with a certificate in forensic accounting, taxation, analytics, or business fundamentals.

Our STEM-designated accounting program is available to graduate accounting students who are accepted into the accounting analytics specialization and complete four courses that are specific to the STEM designation.

Uniquely positioned to thrive at the nexus of business, government, and society, at Kogod, we believe that business is a force for meaningful change. American University is recognized for its strong commitment to public service, cross-disciplinary education, international engagement, and research. The university campus is located in a residential area in the Northwest part of the District of Columbia, less than a mile from the Tenleytown Metro Station and near many embassies, government agencies, international agencies, NGOs, nonprofits, and companies. The Kogod School of Business (Kogod) was established in 1955.

Over the years, Kogod has leveraged American University’s strong reputation to provide many opportunities for students interested in the nexus of private business and public service, giving access to a variety of organizations in the vicinity. In 1979, the school was named after alumnus Robert P. Kogod, a successful real estate developer, in recognition of his generous support. David Marchick has served as dean of Kogod since August 2022.

We have the access and opportunities you can't get anywhere else. Kogod’s location in Washington, DC, and connections throughout the world mean you’ll have access to personal and professional opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. And with our small class sizes, you’ll be able to create meaningful relationships with professors and peers that will last a lifetime. Ranked #16 by US News & World Report for Best Online Graduate Programs in 2021 and located in the heart of Washington, DC, we empower you to realize your ambitions through rigorous yet flexible programs taught online.