Program: Accounting, M.S.A. - Texas Tech University

Apr 04, 2025

2020-2021 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog

Accounting Master’s Program

The 36-hour M.S.A. program is designed to prepare graduates for professional careers in the practice of accounting. Concentrations are available in auditing/financial reporting and taxation. Graduates are prepared for professional service in a variety of fields.

Contact: 806.742.3181 | Rawlsgrad@ttu.edu

Core Courses - 12 Hours

ACCT 5309 - Advanced Accounting 3 Semester Credit Hours
ACCT 5327 - Advanced Income Taxation Accounting 3 Semester Credit Hours
ACCT 5332 - Ethics in Accounting 3 Semester Credit Hours
ACCT 5392 - Advanced Business Law 3 Semester Credit Hours

Audit Concentration - 15 Hours

ACCT 5303 - Data Analytics for Accountants 3 Semester Credit Hours
ACCT 5305 - Accounting Research and Communication 3 Semester Credit Hours
ACCT 5312 - Introduction to Data Analytics 3 Semester Credit Hours
ACCT 5319 - Auditing Theory and Practice 3 Semester Credit Hours
ACCT 5320 - Analysis of Financial Accounting Information 3 Semester Credit Hours

Audit Electives - 6 Hours

(Choose 6 Hours)

Other FIN/ECO - Other Finance or Economics Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours

ACCT 5382 - Internship in Accounting 3 Semester Credit Hours
ACCT 5321 - Advanced Data and Analytics for Accountants 3 Semester Credit Hours

Tax Concentration - 15 Hours

ACCT 5304 - Data and Analytics for Tax Accountants 3 Semester Credit Hours
ACCT 5306 - International Taxation 3 Semester Credit Hours
ACCT 5308 - Federal Income Tax Law for Partnerships 3 Semester Credit Hours
ACCT 5315 - Estate and Gift Taxation 3 Semester Credit Hours
ACCT 5318 - Income Tax Research and Planning 3 Semester Credit Hours

Tax Electives - 6 Hours

(Choose 6 Hours)

Other 53** - Approved Course 3 Semester Credit Hours

ACCT 5312 - Introduction to Data Analytics 3 Semester Credit Hours
ACCT 5320 - Analysis of Financial Accounting Information 3 Semester Credit Hours
ACCT 5382 - Internship in Accounting 3 Semester Credit Hours

Capstone Course Requirement - Both Tracks

ACCT 5334 - Professional Accountancy Capstone 3 Semester Credit Hours