Master of Science Accounting: Audit and Financial Reporting
Develop Advanced Accounting Knowledge by Earning a Master of Science in Accounting – Audit and Financial Reporting!
An accountant can alter the entire strategic direction of a business based on the results of an audit. We want to help you prepare to become a highly qualified accountant. Auditors must maintain a high level of personal integrity and understanding of business ethics. As a Christian university, we want you to learn how to integrate a biblical worldview into your actions and decisions through our Master of Science (M.S.) in Accounting – Audit and Financial Reporting degree program.
Liberty University’s ACBSP-accredited M.S. in Accounting – Audit and Financial Reporting explores the area of accounting as it relates to the ethics, development, and prevention of fraudulent financial reporting. Through this program, you can develop the verbal and written skills to obtain competency within the field of accounting and financial statement analysis.
Among only 3% of business schools worldwide to receive ACBSP accreditation
What Will You Study in the M.S. in Accounting – Audit and Financial Reporting Online Degree?
- Advanced auditing practices and methods
- Ethics of auditing for a Christian worldview
- Techniques for evaluating the financial stability of a company
We want to equip you to learn in-demand skills in the accounting field. Our program can help prepare you to take on advanced auditing responsibilities as you pursue advancement in your career. Through the Master of Science in Accounting – Audit and Financial Reporting program, you can study advanced auditing practices, financial accounting theory, and accounting information systems. Coursework explores cost accounting, business law, tax research, and ethics as they relate to financial reporting. You can also examine financial statement analysis, fraud detection techniques, and corporate governance to gain a deeper understanding of how organizations track, report, and evaluate their financial performance.
Potential Career Opportunities with a Master’s Degree in Accounting
- Auditor
- Financial examiner
- Financial fraud analyst
- Managerial accountant
- Revenue agent
Benefits of the Online Auditing Master’s Degree
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online MS in Accounting degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
- This online graduate accounting program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
- Liberty University is among only 3% of business schools worldwide to receive ACBSP accreditation.
Military Service
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses.
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course).
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences).
Cited tuition rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jan 19, 2026
Accreditation
ACBSP
