
Secure Your Future with an Online MS in Accounting
Upon Graduation, You Will Be Eligible—and Prepared—to Sit For The CPA Exam.
Qualifying for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam is one thing—feeling fully prepared and confident to take it is another. That's why the Sy Syms School of Business at Yeshiva University created an online Master of Science in Accounting program that will not only help equip you for the exam, but also for all of the professional challenges and opportunities that come after it. Whether you studied accounting as an undergraduate or are looking for a career change, this program will facilitate a seamless progression for students to conquer the CPA exam and stand out from their peers.
Seize your chance to connect to the unparalleled professional network at Syms and apply today.
Program Details
- This is a New York State CPA Licensure Qualifying Registered Program*
- 100% online
- 30 credits
- 10 courses
- 8 core courses, 2 electives
- 7-week mini-terms across three, 14-week terms
- Complete in as little as 18 months
- Three opportunities to start per year
*This program will help you become a CPA licensed in most states including New York. It contributes to the 150-credit hour requirement to earn the CPA license in most states. Licensure requirements vary by state. Students are responsible for ensuring that they meet said requirements.
MSA HIGHLIGHTS
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Download an MS in Accounting Program Brochure
Are you ready to accelerate your career or take on a new challenge with a master’s degree? Yeshiva University’s Sy Syms School of Business offers an innovative online MS in Accounting program designed for busy professionals.
Complete the form to download a program brochure for Yeshiva University’s online MS in Accounting program.
Finance is Ever-Evolving. Be Ready to Face Whatever Comes Next
As new markets and trends continue to emerge, there’s no telling where the financial industry will go next. To stay ahead of it all, the faculty and staff at YU Sy Syms track upcoming trends and adapt the curriculum to meet the evolving needs of the accounting profession. Led by a powerful team of accomplished and esteemed business leaders and intellectuals, we offer this unique online Master in Accounting program from the nation’s financial and business epicenter: New York City.
Why Earn your MS in Accounting Online with YU Sy Syms?

Be Ready for Upcoming Changes to the CPA Exam
- Business analysis and reporting
- Information systems and controls
- Tax compliance and planning
As a master’s student in Yeshiva University’s online program, you will be well-prepared for this new exam model. To pass your CPA exam and meet (and exceed) the expectations of your current or future employer, the classes within our online Master’s in Accounting program are designed to address the needs of modern accounting professionals and facilitate the creative application of knowledge. Students will learn standard accounting software, master advanced accounting principles and develop an understanding of new trends in FinTech—and what they mean for the future.
Change Careers or Accelerate Your Career in Accounting
Whether you studied accounting as an undergraduate or are looking for a career change, this program facilitates a seamless progression for you to conquer the CPA exam and stand out from your peers.
If you are a career changer, this program has only one accounting prerequisite—Introduction to Management Accounting or its equivalent.
Build Value in Your Accounting Career
The online Master of Science in Accounting degree program is designed for financial professionals who want to actively pursue senior positions, deepen their focus or pivot into new opportunities. Armed with enviable credentials (and the skills to back them up), you’ll be ready to excel in a management or C-suite role in the financial sector, or in a finance leadership role in any organization.
Review a sampling of the roles you can pursue with the online MS in Accounting. Salaries shown below were taken from Glassdoor as of January 2023, and reflect the average base salary for each position. Total pay displayed on Glassdoor may include cash bonus, commission, tips and profit sharing.

Senior Financial Analyst
National average annual base salary: $86,6855
New York State average annual base salary: $93,4356
Miami average annual base salary: $89,1387
Chicago average annual base salary: $97,0108

Certified Public Accountant
National average annual base salary: $84,1639
New York State average annual base salary: $115,34010
Miami average annual base salary: $113,94111
Chicago average annual base salary: $121,87212

Management Accountant
National average annual base salary: $90,97313
New York State average annual base salary: $92,52314
Miami average annual base salary: $90,75415
Chicago average annual base salary: $95, 97016

Audit Manager
National average annual base salary: $99,80817
New York State average annual base salary: $105,97018
Miami average annual base salary: $103,47419
Chicago average annual base salary: $113,42120

Practice Analyst
National average annual base salary: $86,69721
New York average annual base salary: $89,27922
Miami average annual base salary: $91,80023
Chicago average annual base salary: $94,54324
Capitalize on the CPA
Because finance, auditing, and reporting are so integral to a business’s day-to-day operations, accountants are especially valuable employees. To give you a glimpse of the impressive outcomes this program creates, many of our accounting graduates have found success at high-profile companies around the world, such as:






Make New Connections with Global Reach
Once you become an online Master's in Accounting graduate, you will join the vibrant and extensive alumni communities of Yeshiva University and the Sy Syms School of Business, including the international Accounting and Financial Planning Professional Networking Group and the YU Wall Street Group which have provided mentoring, internship and job opportunities for current YU students. Both groups embrace and respond to the needs of their members, and are willing to assist anyone in their professional endeavors.

Learn From Our Expert Leaders
The online accounting master's program boasts a world-class faculty of experienced, committed, accomplished professionals and active researchers and publishers who enhance the world's business, entrepreneurship and accounting knowledge. They have their fingers on the pulse of this evolving industry and will share knowledge and insights that help you adapt to changes as they arise.
Our accounting faculty members take pride in promoting an intellectual and ethical community of graduate business students. You'll gain enormous benefits by interacting with these professionals while learning from their firsthand knowledge and practical insights. The close relationships you will develop with these innovators and experts can be the framework on which your success is built.
Experience Online Excellence
At Sy Syms, we understand that the best online accounting programs aren’t built by merely uploading existing business courses online. They are tailor-made for the internet, designed to focus on students’ needs and meticulously crafted to deliver the optimal learning environment for working professionals.
Our curriculum has been developed to create a cohesive learning experience across thematically linked coursework. Our online learning management system (LMS) ensures that every course you take is intuitive, accessible, and collaborative. Each class provides opportunities to connect with your classmates through discussion boards and group assignments. All online master’s in accounting course content is available 24/7 and can be completed whenever you prefer, and our LMS ensures you can easily follow and monitor your course progress in real time.
Program Takeaways
- Financial reporting and financial analysis
- Internal auditing
- Taxation and tax law
- Investment banking
- Forensic accounting
- Accounting software (R/RStudio and Tableau)
- Cryptocurrencies (e.g., Bitcoin and Ethereum) and NFTs
- Governmental and nonprofit accounting

Curriculum Feature:
Accounting Data Visualization and Analysis
The goals for this course are to learn the concepts and application of accounting data visualization, and to perform fundamental statistical learning techniques for accounting data. After successfully completing this course in the online MSA curriculum, you will be comfortable using R/RStudio and Tableau for accounting data visualizations and analysis.
Exclusive Opportunity for Yeshiva Undergraduates
Launch your career sooner than expected. Yeshiva undergraduate accounting majors are eligible for the BS/MSA pathway program and can apply up to 12 credit hours of prior accounting coursework toward both the Bachelor of Science and Master's of Science in Accounting. By earning double credits, you can earn your online master's degree earlier than anticipated, save money on tuition and fees, and enter the job market ahead of your classmates and ahead of schedule.
Get Ahead With the BS/MS Pathway
For more information on this exclusive opportunity and other financial aid, please contact Academic Advisor Emily Kaplan at Emily.Kaplan@yu.edu, or, apply for this program by selecting the BS/MS Pathway option.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a Master of Accounting (MAcc) and a Master of Science in Accounting (MSA)?
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How is a Yeshiva Sy Syms online accounting degree different from other degrees?
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