Master of Science in Accounting Gain Advanced Accounting Skills

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Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total


Our world is becoming increasingly connected through globalization. With this shift, there comes increased laws and regulations, a greater risk of fraud, and heightened challenges in managing business assets. Businesses are looking for highly skilled individuals who can analyze data and offer solid financial leadership in the accounting field. Take your passion for data analysis and become the solution today’s businesses are looking for with Liberty University’s master’s in accounting online. 

Accountancy is a dynamic career path that allows you to make a real difference. By applying your accounting expertise to data analysis, you can be better prepared to assess the legality of a company’s financial records, determine if fraud has been committed, and even provide essential recommendations to make the business run more effectively. You can transform your findings into a big-picture view of what is going on in a business and then use this understanding to solve problems.


What is a Master’s in Accounting


Liberty University’s master’s in accounting online degree provides core content that can be applied to nearly any industry while allowing you to specialize your degree in a specific field’s unique requirements. 

In our graduate courses in accounting, you can learn about:

  • Advanced cost accounting skills
  • Business law as it relates to legal issues encountered by CPAs
  • Ethics in the accounting profession
  • Financial accounting theory
  • Information systems critical to operating in today’s business environment
  • Tax research methods and auditing procedures

In addition to our general graduate courses in accounting, you can choose a specialized area of study that can help prepare you for the field of your choice. Liberty University’s online accounting degree can help ensure that you are prepared to leverage data for evidence-based business decisions in a variety of accounting settings.


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What Sets Us Apart?

  • Private Nonprofit University
  • 600+ Online Degrees
  • No Standardized Testing for Admission
  • Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
  • Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree

  • Audit accountant
  • Business owner
  • Certified public accountant
  • Credit/loan counselor
  • Finance manager
  • Financial fraud analyst
  • Loan interviewer
  • Payroll clerk
  • Revenue agent
  • Tax examiner

If you’re looking for a career that allows you to creatively apply your analytical skills to make a practical difference in the world, a career in accounting may be for you. Earn a master’s in accounting online and take the next step in your career. Explore information about each of the Master of Science in Accounting specializations below.


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Military

Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

Who May Qualify?

  • Active Duty
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/Retirees
  • Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
  • Current Department of Defense Employees

Available Benefits:

  • Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who service 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)

*Not applicable to certificates.

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.