Master of Science in Accounting – Taxation

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Master of Science Accounting: Taxation

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Enhance and Diversify Your Expertise with our Master of Science in Accounting – Taxation

There is a growing demand for highly qualified accountants and tax auditors, and we want to enable you to meet that need. That’s why we offer our Master of Science (M.S.) in Accounting – Taxation to help you cultivate skills and knowledge that could be applied in guiding businesses toward competitive and strategic action.

Liberty University’s ACBSP-accredited master’s in accounting with a specialization in taxation explores the area of accounting as it relates to the ethics, development, and implementation of taxation in society. Through this program, you can have the chance to develop the verbal and written skills that are needed for competency in the field of accounting as it relates to taxation.

ACBSP-Accredited-Program-LogoAmong only 3% of business schools worldwide to receive ACBSP accreditation

A master’s degree can help prepare you to pursue a variety of career opportunties in your field. Our M.S. in Accounting program aims to provide you with an avenue for effective growth toward becoming a confident, capable accountant.

What Will You Study in Our Online Master of Science in Accounting – Taxation?

  • Designing an effective cost allocation program for businesses
  • Tax regulations and the conceptual framework behind them
  • Taxation of estates, trusts, and gift returns

In this program, you’ll explore the complexities of tax law, policy, and regulation as they apply to individuals, businesses, and non-profit entities, including areas such as estate, trust, and gift taxation. You’ll study how to conduct tax research, interpret statutes and case law, understand compliance requirements, and evaluate tax liabilities. You’ll also examine how ethical and legal standards shape tax practice, and how to use accounting and financial tools to help with planning, decision-making, and minimizing unwanted tax exposure.

Potential Career Opportunities for M.S. in Accounting – Taxation Graduates

  • Audit accountant
  • Revenue agent
  • Tax auditor
  • Tax examiner
  • Tax preparer

Program Highlights for the Master’s in Accounting – Taxation

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 MSA in Taxation 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 Benefits

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)
30

Credit Hours

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