Master of Science in Accounting – Financial Services
Help Guide Your Company through Difficult Financial Decisions with the Online Master’s in Accounting – Financial Services Degree
The financial analytics produced by an accountant will guide the entire direction of a company. The job of an accountant is essential. Whether for a small business or Fortune 500, financial statements tell an organization their economic state. We want to make sure you are confident as you enter this career.
The most significant obstacle to success is not being prepared when the opportunity arrives. By investing in your education through an M.S. in Accounting program, you will be able to reach new heights in your career and propel businesses towards their prospective goals.
Among only 3% of business schools worldwide to receive ACBSP accreditation
Liberty University’s online ACBSP accredited Master of Science in Accounting – Financial Services program equips you with specific instruction and provision to gear your learning towards corporate financing strategies, as well as viewing accounting services from an operational and financial viewpoint. This program will offer you the opportunity to examine how management addresses accounting data. You will be able to look at financial services from an accounting perspective and graduate with fundamental upper-level financial services skills.
What Will You Study in the Online Master’s in Accounting Degree?
We understand that putting your life on hold to attend classes on campus might not be possible. Our 100% online format allows you to remain active in your family, church, and community as you learn in-demand skills in your online accounting courses such as:
- How to analyze yearly business financial statements
- Understanding how to guide businesses through mergers and acquisitions
- Guide clients through investment decisions and directions
God calls for us to equip ourselves to further His Kingdom. Hard work, courage, and integrity define our faith, so we don’t just provide students with a degree — we Train Champions for Christ who impact the world. You may also be interested in exploring our master’s degrees in business administration or executive leadership.
Potential Career Options with a Degree in Financial Services
- Credit/loan counselor
- Loan interviewer
- New accounts clerk
Benefits of Our M.S. in Accounting – Financial Services
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 MSA in Financial Services 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 degree program online in as little as 1 year.
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 – $275 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
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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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