The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ’s M.S. in Taxation program attracts a wide range of accountants, attorneys, executives, government employees, and those seeking to enhance career in taxation.
Future Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) also gravitate to the program. Many states require CPA candidates to complete 150 academic credit hours of coursework to sit for the CPA exam. Our program provides those hours.
Taxation is based on law. As a student in our program, you will be taught exactly as students in law school are taught. You will learn the research and analytical skills of those who practice tax law, analyzing the Internal Revenue Code and a broad swath of regulations, rulings, and court cases. With the research and analytical skills, you develop in the program, you will significantly advance your career success. In fact, graduates of the M.S. in Taxation program are among the most successful of University of New 51¶ºÄÌ alumni, with most employed in high-level executive positions or as partners in local, regional, and/or international CPA firms.
One of the program’s greatest assets is its faculty. Leaders and innovators in their fields, they bring not only academic rigor to the classroom but also impressive professional backgrounds. This enables them to back up theory with solid experience in handling a wide range of clients.
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Jack Berkowitz '24
"As a seasoned tax professional having worked in the field of taxes for more than two decades, I found the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ graduate taxation program to be a fulfilling and satisfying experience."
KRISTINA L. PALAZZO '18
"The Master’s in Taxation program offers relevant courses that are pertinent to my profession."
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From career assessments, networking, and job shadowing to on-campus interviews and salary negotiation, the Career Development Center provides the skills and connections to identify a meaningful career and an opportunity to pursue your passion.
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Full List of Courses and Learning Outcomes for M.S. Taxation
The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ offers a wide variety of in-depth courses that create a transformational educational experience for our students. To view the complete list of courses you'll take while pursuing a M.S. in Taxation, check out the Academic Catalog:
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Licensure and Certification Information
The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ offers a B.S. Accounting, M.S. Accounting and M.S. Taxation each designed to help students prepare to sit for the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) exam. Please note that students cannot earn CPA certification simply by earning a college degree. According to the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy () website, students will first need to determine where they intend to sit for the CPA exam, since the education requirements to sit for the CPA exam are different for every state. Most states require 150 total semester hours to sit for the CPA exam. Some state licensing board regulations include narrow educational requirements such as specific semester hours in accounting and business courses, and there are additional considerations such as experience, age and residency that must be considered.
Although the Master’s in Accounting and the Master’s in Taxation do not specifically lead to licensure as a CPA, it is possible that in combination with appropriate undergraduate coursework, the specific courses taken will count toward the educational requirements in most states.
The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ’s 30 credit hour M.S. in Accounting and M.S. in Taxation programs meets some of the educational requirements for CPA licensure in:
- AL, AK, AS, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, GU, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MP, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, VI, WA, WV, WI, and WY.
Students who are interested in working in any of these states are strongly encouraged to contact the appropriate state board and consult with your academic advisor.
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