School of Business
Master of Science in Accountancy
With a master’s in accountancy, you’ll be prepared for the vast world of public accounting and the clients who need your expertise
Further develop your knowledge of accounting practices
Our 12-month master’s in accountancy will prepare you for the unique challenges and opportunities in public accounting. Through courses on accounting analytics, advanced taxation, auditing, fraud management, and ethical leadership, combined with a concentration of your choice in Business Analysis and Reporting, Information Systems and Controls, or Tax Compliance and Planning, you’ll be positioned to enter an organization with the skills to make a positive impact.
Credits
30
Cost Per Credit
$650
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Program Overview
Accountants are in high demand and future employment is only predicted to keep growing! There is a strong need for highly skilled, multifaceted accountants in today’s evolving global economy and constantly advancing business technology. This graduate certificate prepares you to become the skilled accountant companies need.
What to Expect
This program focuses on your goal to become Certified Public Accountants. CPA exam review content is embedded in the courses in order to prepare you for the skills needed to be successful on the exam and in the profession. You will also select a concentration area that will align with your chosen elective portion of the CPA exam, where you will deepen your expertise in the area that best aligns with your professional interests. Courses are scheduled in 8 week terms and students are encouraged to sit for the CPA exam section immediately following the relevant coursework in each term.
Concentrations include:
- Business Analysis and Reporting
- Information Systems & Controls
- Tax Compliance & Planning
Because we want to make this knowledge available to you, this flexible program can be completed in 12 months by taking two online courses every 8-weeks. Apply at any time for a fall, spring or summer start. Although 100% online, our courses are a collaborative classroom environment - so you can take classes no matter where you’re located, and feel connected at the same time. Plus, no GRE or GMAT are required to apply. That means that you can gain the knowledge you need even while working full-time.
Please note, as CPA certification education requirements vary by state, we make no determination about whether this program meets the requirements for CPA certification in a student’s particular state. Students are encouraged to contact NASBA for final determination.
Hear from our Students
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The heart of this program is how it seamlessly integrates theoretical learning with practical skills. The program's cornerstone is its commitment to faith-based education. This has enhanced my grasp of accountancy and instilled a heightened sense of ethical responsibility and compassion in my professional pursuits. Anchored in faith, this perspective adds unparalleled depth to my journey as an aspiring forensic accountant.
Hannah Rodrigues / Graduated December 2023 -
I would recommend Concordia’s MSA program to anyone interested in pursuing a professional career in accounting. I was able to come into the program with no prior knowledge of accounting. I have received a great amount of support from my professors and fellow students.
Laura Kazmer / Current Student
Locations
- Online
Entrance Requirements
2.75 minimum undergraduate GPA in a business-related field. No GRE or GMAT required to apply.
CPA Eligibility Information
CPA exam eligibility requirements vary by state. Please visit the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy to determine requirements for your state. In general, we recommend (but do not require) that applicants who wish to sit for the CPA exam have completed undergraduate coursework in the following areas:
- Financial accounting
- Managerial accounting
- Intermediate accounting
- Accounting information systems
- Cost accounting
- Income tax
- Auditing
- Advanced/governmental accounting or equivalent
Students should also have a minimum of 24 additional credits in other business topics.
Graduate
Graduate application steps
These programs have a minimum undergraduate GPA requirement of 2.75. Students below a 2.75 may still be reviewed for consideration.
Admissions process for graduate school
- Application (Please Submit the Following):
- Application form available at: www.cuaa.edu/apply
- One page essay describing your reason for obtaining a graduate degree
- Résumé of your education and employment experience
- Two signed letters of recommendation using the Recommendation Form (recommendation letters on letterhead may also be submitted)
- All official transcripts leading to your bachelor’s degree
Please note:
- Graduate entrance exams such as the GRE are not required
- If you have completed graduate level classes in the last seven years and wish to have them evaluated for possible transfer, please contact your admissions counselor for more information on transferring graduate credits
- International students should contact the Office of International Student Services at international.admissions@cuw.edu for additional application requirements
- Evaluation
When an applicant’s file is complete, the file is forwarded to the Admission Committee for review. - Admission
If the student is admitted, an acceptance letter will be mailed to the student and the student’s Falcon One Student ID number. Password information to access my.cuaa.edu will be sent separately from the Information Technology office. Your advisor will be able to give you information regarding completion of the required student orientation before you begin your first class.
Non-Degree
Non-Degree seeking graduate students
- Please complete the Non-Degree Application at www.cuaa.edu/apply
- Non-degree applicants only need to submit an application to begin admission review; however academic transcripts may be requested to complete our review
Questions
Contact Us
For additional information, please contact the Inquiry Management Team at Inquiry.Support@cuw.edu or 877-289-1897.
Julie Dilling
PhD, MBA, CPA
Adjunct Professor
Bio
My industry experience includes five years as an accountant in service and manufacturing. This work experience is followed by 13 years at an international public accounting firm where my career began in tax and transitioned to senior manager of a consulting division specializing in accounting software implementations. Teaching is my passion. I strive to be a mentor that promotes a growth mindset to support students in their educational endeavors.
Education
- Ph D - Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology: Integrating Technology, Learning, and Psychology, Grand Canyon University (2019)
- MBA - University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh (1995)
Contributions
- Dilling, J. (2020). Comparing teaching and social presence in traditional and online community college learning environments. (vol. 44 (10-12),pp. 854-869). Community College Journal of Research and Practice.
Presentations
- Dillling, J., Varga, M. & Mandernach, B., (1970). Quality peer review to create best practices for online learning. Oral Presentation. Proceeding of the 2017 Annual Business Occupations Systems Symposium – 2017. Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA.
- Dilling, J. & Harmsen, A. (1970). Quality peer review to create best practices for online learning. Oral Presentation. Proceeding of the 2017 Higher Learning Commission Conference. 2017, Chicago, IL, USA.
- Dilling, J. & Hurtienne, M. (1970). Student success: Elements that promote persistence through development. Oral Presentation. Proceeding of the Annual Flexible Learning Conference – 2016. Madison, WI, USA.
- Dilling, J. & Hurtienne, M. (1970). Persistence of nontraditional students in online education. Oral Presentation. Proceedings of Canvas - 2014 Conference. Park City, UT, USA.
Amber Gray
EdD, CPA, MSA
Assistant Dean - for Graduate Programs, Assistant Professor
Office: Student Services - CUAA 135
Phone: (734) 995-7315
Bio
Dr. Gray is currently the Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies for the School of Business, and Director of the MS in Accountancy program. She is a CPA and has over 10 years of professional accounting experience, including both public and corporate accounting positions. She is the author of The Handy Accounting Answer Book and loves working with students in the classroom.
Education
- EDD - Leadership, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, Concordia University Wisconsin (2021)
- MS - Accountancy, Western Michigan University (2003)
- BBA - Accountancy, Western Michigan University (2003)
Contributions
- Gray, A. (2021). "Changing workplaces: Emotional intelligence training more vital than ever in virtual work environments." ForwardHR. (vol. Spring 2021,pp. 15-16). Appleton, WI: Insight Publications. http://www.insigh...
- Gray, A. (2019). "The Handy Accounting Answer Book." No. (pp. 397). Canton, MI: Visible Ink Press.
- Gray, A. & Todaro, S. (2016). "Technology in the accounting classroom: Practitioner expectations and educator practices." No. (1 ed.,vol. 2,pp. 30-44). International Journal of Business and Applied Social Science. https://ijbassnet...
Presentations
- Schave, K., Gray, A. & Bialkowski, J., (2023). The Future of the MBA is Flexible. Oral Presentation. 2023 GBC Roundtable Symposium and 2023 PMBA/OMBA Conference. Minneapolis.
- Gray, A. (2023). From Numbers to Insights: Building an Accounting Data Analytics Course. Oral Presentation. MICPA Spring Accounting Educators Conference. Ann Arbor, MI.
- Gray, A. (2023). Preparing to launch: CPA evolution blasts off . Oral Presentation. MICPA Spring Accounting Educators Conference. Ann Arbor, MI.
- Gray, A. & Todaro, S. (2023). Increasing analytics skills: One lesson at a time. Oral Presentation. 2023 Midwest Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. South Bend, IN.
- Dvorak, L., Gray, A., Holtan, S. & Johnson, B., (2023). Finding resiliency during the great resignation. Oral Presentation. Advancing Women in Leadership 2023 Conference. Elgin, IL.
Research Interests
- Auditor Professional Skepticism
- Emotional Intelligence
Teaching Interests
- Managerial Accounting
- Accounting Data Analytics
Kimberly Schave
PhD, CPA (Deaconess)
Director - MBA Program, Assistant Professor
Office: Student Services - CUAA 130
Phone: (734) 995-7438
Bio
CPA with a background in public accounting, non-profit accounting, and higher education budget administration. Rostered Deaconess in the LCMS. U.S. Army Veteran (Military Police, Ohio Army National Guard).
Education
- Ph D - Organizational Leadership-Business Management, Eastern University (2018)
- MA - Theology (Deaconess Certification), Concordia Theological Seminary (2006)
- BBA - Accounting, University of Cincinnati (1993)
- Graduate Certificate in Business Management for Non-Profit Leaders, Washington University (2021)
Contributions
- Schave, K. (2014). Blessings and Curses in Malachi. In Sarah Hinlicky Wilson (Ed.), (Winter 2014 ed.). Delhi, NY: Lutheran Forum.
- Schave, K. (2012). "Vocational Boundaries – The Service of Women in the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod." In John T. Pless and Matthew Harrison (Ed.), Women Pastors?: The Ordination of Women in Biblical Lutheran Perspective. (3rd Edition ed.). St. Louis, MO: Concordia Publishing House.
Presentations
- Schave, K., Gray, A. & Bialkowski, J., (2023). The Future of the MBA is Flexible. Oral Presentation. 2023 GBC Roundtable Symposium and 2023 PMBA/OMBA Conference. Minneapolis.
- Schave, K. (2021). Courage and Conviction in the Workplace. Oral Presentation. Courage for the Calling - Women's Leadership Institute, Concordia University Wisconsin. Virtual.
- Schave, K. (2016). Community Partnerships and the Mission of the Church. Oral Presentation. Best Practices for Ministry Conference. Phoenix, AZ.
- Schave, K. (2016). Identify, Understand and Intervene. Oral Presentation. Workshop on Domestic Violence and Child Abuse. St. Louis, MO.
- Schave, K. (2015). Neighborhood Renewal and Revitalization through Works of Mercy. Oral Presentation. In the World for Good: A National Urban Ministry Conference. Fort Wayne, IN.
Research Interests
- Corporate Social Responsibility/Triple Bottom Line
- Financial Ethics
Teaching Interests
- Accounting
- Business Ethics
