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Online MS in Accounting – Financial Accounting Degree

Are you looking for a customizable financial accounting degree online tailored for professionals ready to pursue high-level roles in accounting? IWU's online MS in accounting with a Financial Accounting Specialization is built for students who want to deepen their technical expertise, qualify for leadership and managerial opportunities, and prepare for relevant certification exams — all without slowing down their current careers.

As a student in this program, you'll customize your education with a specialization in Financial Accounting, Public Accounting, or Managerial Accounting, depending on your aspirations. Whatever direction you choose, this MS accounting online gives you the advanced accounting topics, real-world project experience, and ethical grounding to move forward with confidence.

Why Pursue MS in Financial Accounting Online at IWU?

IWU's financial accounting degree online runs on a 100% online platform that leverages the latest learning technologies — so you can maintain your current career without slowing down. This is an affordable online accounting degree backed by accreditation from both the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), giving you the credential quality that employers recognize.

 Your tuition rate is locked in from the moment you're accepted, eliminating any worry about price increases once classes begin. IWU's Christian faculty bring a biblical worldview into every course, helping you integrate faith-centered values into your accounting practice and career decisions.

What Will I Learn in an MS in Financial Accounting Program?

This online MS in accounting covers a wide range of advanced accounting topics through career-focused projects designed to mirror real-world accounting challenges. Core areas of study include:

  • Financial statement analysis- Interpreting and evaluating financial data to support strategic decision-making
  • GAAP financial reporting- Applying generally accepted accounting principles across organizational contexts
  • IFRS reporting standards- Understanding international financial reporting frameworks and their application in global business
  • Cash flow statement analysis- Assessing liquidity, solvency, and financial health through operating, investing, and financing activities
  • Accounting for income taxes- Navigating complex tax accounting requirements and deferred tax implications
  • Excel for financial reporting- Leveraging spreadsheet tools to streamline reporting, analysis, and financial modeling
  • Ethics and business law for accountants
  • Advanced auditing, corporate taxation, and advanced tax theory
  • Forensic accounting and fraud examination

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Tuition & Aid

36 Credit Hours

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$590/ Credit Hour

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Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement.

Financial Aid Tuition & Fees Info

Applicable fees for resources and services will be assessed throughout the program. Tuition and fees for prerequisites and required elective courses are in addition to the charges shown on the program cost sheet. Your tuition rate will remain the same as long as you remain continuously enrolled in the same program. The estimated cost of attendance is available on the financial aid webpage. Cost sheets may be requested from an enrollment counselor by calling 866.498.4968 or emailing iwuenroll@indwes.edu.

What You'll Study

Coursework in this financial accounting degree online covers how to:

  • Apply financial statement analysis and cash flow statement analysis to solve complex accounting and business challenges
  • Use GAAP financial reporting and IFRS reporting standards to meet regulatory requirements across diverse organizational settings
  • Navigate accounting for income taxes and other highly regulated areas of financial practice
  • Leverage Excel for financial reporting to support analysis, documentation, and executive-level communication
  • Develop leadership and self-improvement strategies to advance into management roles in accounting
  • Work as an ethical accounting practitioner with a thorough understanding of the legal requirements of the field

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Courses in this Program

These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence. For a full list of courses and prerequisites required to complete your degree, please visit the course catalog. Click on a course below to view the description.

MGMT-501,ACCT-511,ACCT-512,ACCT-520,ACCT-513,ACCT-514,ACCT-517,ACCT-516,ACCT-515,ACCT-521,ACCT-522,ACCT-591

After Graduation

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Potential Careers

  • Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Accountant
  • Non-Profit Accounting
  • Non-Profit Leadership


Work in Various Industries

  • Industry

Program Requirements

  • A baccalaureate degree from a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), verified on official transcripts sent by the institution directly to Indiana Wesleyan University.
  • An undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher from the baccalaureate degree granting institution at which at least a minimum of 30 hours was completed. If an applicant's GPA is below 2.5, the student may be admitted on a probationary basis, as established by the guidelines of the DeVoe School of Business.
  • All credits required in the curriculum sequence with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a minimum grade of “C” in each course. A grade of “C-” or below will require the course to be repeated.
  • Overall GPA of 3.0 in all IWU graduate work.
  • Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.

Accreditation

  • All credits required in the curriculum sequence with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a minimum grade of “C” in each course. A grade of “C-” or below will require the course to be repeated.
  • Overall GPA of 3.0 in all IWU graduate work.
  • Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.

Take the Next Step

Whether you're building toward a CPA credential or stepping into a senior financial role, IWU's financial accounting degree online gives you the technical depth, ethical foundation, and specialized expertise to get there. Learn more about this MS accounting online program and take the next step in your accounting career today.

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