Franklin’s theory-to-practice M.S. in Accounting with a focus in Taxation builds your familiarity with tax code, regulations, case law and rulings, as well as how they are applied. You’ll be challenged to apply your prior knowledge to various sets of facts to determine relevant outcomes.
Coursework and assignments will prepare you to assist taxpayers in dealing with the IRS in examinations, collections, rulings, etc. Upon completion of your master’s degree and depending upon your undergraduate program, you'll also have the required hours and foundational knowledge needed to sit for professional accounting certification exams, such as the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, which would qualify you to represent clients at IRS meetings.
Be prepared to handle advanced tax concepts of clients and/or employers
Whether you choose to work in-house for an organization, with an accounting firm or in the public sector, you’ll learn advanced tax concepts, then apply those concepts to properly prepare tax returns and schedules and to identify tax planning opportunities.
As part of the Taxation focus area, you’ll explore pertinent topics such as corporate and individual taxation, pass-through entities and gift and estate taxes. You’ll be able to draw on your research to understand how various laws apply to specific situations.
Moreover, Franklin's transfer-friendly Master's in Accounting program is accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), the leader in outcomes-based accreditation in business, so you know you're earning a respected degree with value in the workplace.
Develop critical-thinking skills necessary to resolve tax questions and disputes
Throughout the program, you’ll identify tax issues, as well as the questions that must be asked to resolve those tax issues, then create a properly formatted tax communication.
You’ll get hands-on experience with tools of the trade like the FASB Accounting Standards Codification® database and RIA Checkpoint®, but more importantly, you’ll also practice communicating your findings with confidence and clarity.
You’ll also learn in small classes led by professors who are in-field practitioners. These interactive courses with peers, who are also professionals who bring expertise in a range of industries, create a valuable professional network and a 360-degree learning environment.
Transfer up to 12 credits and finish your online master’s in accounting faster
If you have taken graduate-level accounting courses, you may be able to transfer credit and save time and money toward your Franklin master’s degree. Franklin offers course-for-course credit to satisfy elective requirements for the M.S. in Accounting. To see if your previous coursework can be used to satisfy degree requirements, you’ll need to submit a syllabus for the course(s) you’d like to have evaluated for transfer credit. Your admissions advisor will be happy to assist you in any way.