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Accountancy Careers

Beyond Boise State

Career opportunities for every student.

The complexity of today’s business environment requires public accountants to have expertise in accounting principles and procedures and to understand the financial, managerial, legal and tax ramifications of business transactions. Gain hands-on experience, develop your technical skills and network with other learners in your field with an Online Master of Science in Accountancy.

This program also prepares you to sit for the CPA exam. Our Master of Accountancy graduates succeed with a 92% pass rate as first-time CPA test-takers.

Are you ready to get started? Contact a student success coach to learn more about the Online MSA at Boise State University.

What Can I Do With This Degree?

The following statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor:

Possible Careers

  • Tax Manager
  • Public Accountant
  • Financial Analyst
  • Information Technology (IT) Auditor
  • External/Internal Auditor

Projected New Jobs

  • 6% job growth from 2021-2031.

Median Salary

  • $77,250 annually or $37.14 hourly.

Degree Outcomes

Our faculty members have substantial accounting experience and have been published in numerous academic and industry journals. As a graduate of the Master of Accountancy at Boise State, you will learn from our faculty and develop a broad framework of business decision-making skills including:

  • Analytical and critical thinking by researching current accounting issues using the appropriate professional literature
  • Knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective information technology and data analytic skills

More Program Details

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