<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Once enrolled in Strayer University's Master of Science in Accounting with a concentration in Corporate Accounting program, you will have the opportunity to study advanced topics in finance, accounting, and management. Topics covered in concentration courses include accounting theories, liabilities and assets, corporate taxation, tax planning methods, financial planning strategies, and reporting techniques. </p> <p>The core curriculum addresses financial accounting practices, managerial accounting, accounting systems, global management practices, financial decision making processes, and corporate ethics and legal regulations. In a graduate capstone course, you will demonstrate your understanding of concepts and methods discussed in the program as you apply these to real-world cases. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Prior to enrolling in Strayer University's Master of Science in Accounting with a concentration in Corporate Accounting program, you should have a bachelor's degree and possibly some professional experience in corporate finance or accounting. Applicants to Strayer University's programs should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You must complete a total of 54 credits to earn the Master of Science degree in Accounting with a concentration in Corporate Accounting. This credit total reflects 40.5 credits in the core curriculum and 13.5 in the area of concentration. </p> <p><u>Master of Science in Accounting with a Concentration in Corporate Accounting Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>AREA I</th><th>CORE COMPONENT</th></tr> <tr><td>ACC 557</td><td>Financial Accounting</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 560</td><td>Managerial Accounting</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 562</td><td> Advanced Auditing</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 564</td><td> Accounting Information Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 599</td><td>Graduate Accounting Capstone</td></tr> <tr><td>ECO 550</td><td>Managerial Economics and Globalization</td></tr> <tr><td>FIN 534</td><td>Financial Management</td></tr> <tr><td>LEG 500 <br /> <br /> LEG 565</td><td> Law, Ethics, and Corporate Governance <br /> <b>OR</b> <br /> Commercial Law</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 540</td><td> Quantitative Methods</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>AREA II</th><th>CONCENTRATION COMPONENT</th></tr> <tr><td>ACC 563</td><td>Advanced Accounting Theory</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 565</td><td>Organizational Tax Research Planning</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 573</td><td>Financial Reporting and Analysis</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatAreMyPostGraduationOpportunities">What Are My Post-Graduation Opportunities?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>After earning Strayer University's Master of Science in Accounting with a concentration in Corporate Accounting, you could be prepared to explore directorial or senior management opportunities in the finance departments of nearly any type of business. You could oversee internal auditing, budgeting, cost reporting, income tax accounting, financial statement preparation, or profit planning. Positions you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Controller </li><li>Auditing Manager </li><li>Chief Financial Officer </li><li>Senior Corporate Accountant</li></ul>