Master of Science in Accounting (M.S.) – Audit and Financial Reporting
Gain 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 prepare you to excel as a highly-qualified accountant. As an auditor, you 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 M.S. in Accounting degree program.
Liberty University’s ACBSP accredited Master of Science 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 will 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?
Our M.S. in Accounting program is 100% online. This means that you can continue to impact your family, community, and workplace as you further your career. In your accounting courses, you will learn more about:
- Advanced auditing practices and methods
- Ethics of auditing for a Christian worldview
- Techniques for evaluating the financial stability of a company
We want to help you excel as you learn in-demand skills. Our program will prepare you to take on advanced auditing responsibilities as you advance in your career. You may also be interested in exploring our master’s degrees in business administration or executive leadership.
Potential Career Options with a Master’s Degree in Accounting
- Auditor
- Financial examiner
- Financial fraud analyst
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 among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – 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.
- Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete your M.S. in Accounting – Auditing and Financial Reporting in 1 year!
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).
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
ACBSP
600+ Online Degrees
With over 600 online degrees, we have something that will accommodate your dreams and calling.
Backed by a brick-and-mortar campus
Our residential campus ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America. That commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.
No tuition increase for 9 years
We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.
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