Accountancy

Master of Accounting

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Take your accounting career to the next level

Designed for professionals who want to put their accounting career on the fast track, this program examines the evolving and increasingly important role of accounting in global business. You will engage in thought-provoking case studies and practical research to build advanced expertise in auditing, financial accounting and reporting, taxes, management accounting and more.

The program is fully customizable. Shape your experience to match your goals, whether you want a career in auditing or fraud investigation, tax compliance or estate planning, nonprofit or governmental accounting, education or other areas.

This respected degree program is one of few accounting master’s programs in the world accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International.

Overview
Duration:
2 years, 33 credits
Locations:
Moscow, Coeur d'Alene

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Accelerate your accounting career

Degree fit

This program could be a good fit if you:

  • Enjoy working with numbers.
  • Like to solve problems and puzzles.
  • Have a strong work ethic.
  • Are detail-oriented.
  • Like working with technology.
  • Want broad career pathways.
Career outcomes

Current job openings

4,644 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HI

Potential careers and starting salaries

  • Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
    $37,693
  • Business Continuity Planners
    $55,170
  • Accountants and Auditors
    $56,060
  • Financial Managers • Treasurers and Controllers
    $95,273
  • Tax Preparers
    $30,656
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Financial aid and scholarship opportunities

Financial aid

Paying for college can feel overwhelming, but U of I’s Financial Aid Office is here to help. Our experienced financial aid counselors can assist you in exploring financial aid options, making informed financial decisions and addressing common concerns.

For information on FAFSA deadlines, financial aid types and eligibility requirements, visit the University of Idaho Financial Aid Office website.

Plan ahead — estimate your cost of attendance with U of I’s Cost Calculator.

Clubs and involvement opportunities

Hands-on learning

You have many hands-on learning opportunities to ensure your readiness for the real business world as an accounting student. These interactive programs give you practical experience and business know-how that will set you apart.

Accounting hands-on learning opportunities include:

  • Barker Review Group: Serve as the officials and account review team for the Barker Trading Competition.
  • U of I Internal Controls Review: Work with the U of I controller’s office to review the internal controls over the cash receipting process of university decentralized units.
  • Volunteer Income Taxation Assistance (VITA): Prepare tax returns for low-income individuals.
Application information

Applicants for the Master's in Accountancy program must meet the following admission requirements:

  • Education level: Bachelor's
  • GPA: 3.0
  • GRE: No
  • TOEFL/IELTS: 88/6.5
  • Number of references: 3
  • Other requirements: No

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