Online Master of Professional Accounting in Business Analysis and Reporting
Elevate your accounting and business analysis expertise while earning credits required for the CPA exam.
Program Overview
Discover the benefits of this 100 percent online Business Analysis MPAcc
Advance your accounting career in public, private and nonprofit settings with an online Master of Professional Accounting in Business Analysis and Reporting from Eastern Washington University. Gain a competitive advantage when you learn cutting-edge accounting knowledge that enables you to provide key insights to your organization’s stakeholders. Plus, earn credits toward the 150 hours required to sit for the CPA exam.
The 100 percent online coursework emphasizes essential accounting subjects—such as accounting law, taxation and auditing—while highlighting specialized topics in business analysis and reporting. Enhance your understanding of global trends in both accounting and business, develop cost systems that facilitate organizational progress, analyze and interpret financial statements, and apply ethical accounting practices.
Designed for your success, this online degree in accounting also offers an optional internship to boost your credentials. Apply accounting concepts in a real-world setting while expanding your professional network at top firms.
The Eastern Washington University School of Business is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB).
In this online program, you will learn to:
- demonstrate leadership and managerial decision-making capabilities needed for advancement in public/private/not-for-profit accounting;
- gain practical understanding of globalization trends in accounting and worldwide accounting diversity;
- understand and apply ethical principles and professional standards, identify potential violations and propose improvements;
- acquire fundamental understanding of business law for the business law section of the CPA exam and, more importantly, to be useful in corporate and individual lifelong dealings with contracts and law;
- learn advanced auditing expertise for accumulating, evaluating and reporting evidence;
- know the rules on the taxation of corporations and pass-through entities;
- apply a variety of technology and business analytics concepts and techniques; and
- understanding how to extract, transform, analyze and present data to provide better accounting insights to various stakeholders.
- demonstrate leadership and managerial decision-making capabilities needed for advancement in public/private/not-for-profit accounting;
- gain practical understanding of globalization trends in accounting and worldwide accounting diversity;
- understand and apply ethical principles and professional standards, identify potential violations and propose improvements;
- acquire fundamental understanding of business law for the business law section of the CPA exam and, more importantly, to be useful in corporate and individual lifelong dealings with contracts and law;
- learn advanced auditing expertise for accumulating, evaluating and reporting evidence;
- know the rules on the taxation of corporations and pass-through entities;
- apply a variety of technology and business analytics concepts and techniques; and
- understanding how to extract, transform, analyze and present data to provide better accounting insights to various stakeholders.
Career opportunities:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Financial Manager
- Forensic Accountant
- Controller
- Accounting Consultant
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Financial Manager
- Forensic Accountant
- Controller
- Accounting Consultant
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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The Eastern Washington University School of Business is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB).
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Tuition
Invest in your future with our competitively priced tuition
The EWU online MPAcc in Business Analysis and Reporting program features the same affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition for all in-state and out-of-state students.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per 4-Credit Hour Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPAcc – Business Analysis | $375 | $1,500 | $13,500* |
Application Fee: $75
*Tuition and fees subject to change. Total program cost does not include foundation courses. If foundation courses are required, the cost will be added to the total program cost.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Key dates and deadlines for your online accounting master’s degree
The online MPAcc in Business Analysis and Reporting is designed to be efficient for working professionals, with six-week courses and seven start dates a year. View the full calendar for upcoming start dates and deadlines for registration, required documents, and tuition payment.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 4/1/24 | 3/18/24 | 3/27/24 | 3/30/24 |
| Spring II | 5/13/24 | 4/29/24 | 5/8/24 | 5/11/24 |
| Summer I | 7/8/24 | 6/21/24 | 7/2/24 | 7/6/24 |
| Fall I | 9/23/24 | 9/9/24 | 9/18/24 | 9/21/24 |
| Fall II | 11/4/24 | 10/21/24 | 10/30/24 | 11/2/24 |
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Admissions
Get started on your online degree in accounting quickly and easily
Enjoy our simple and streamlined admission process for the online Business Analysis MPAcc. Plus, our generous GMAT waivers make it easy for you to get started on your degree right away.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA
- Professional resume
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.*
- Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the last 90 quarter or 60 semester-graded postsecondary credit hours** OR:
- Applicants with a GPA of at least 2.5 in the last 90-quarter or 60-semester-graded credits of postsecondary academic coursework AND at least three years of professional work experience as verified by a professional resume will be considered on a case-by-case basis
- Applicants with a GPA of at least 2.5 in the last 90-quarter or 60-semester-graded credits of postsecondary academic coursework AND an index score (GPA x 200 + GMAT) ≥ 1050 will be considered on a case-by-case basis
- Applicants with a GPA lower than 2.5 may be considered on a case-by-case basis and must have an index score of (GPA x 200 + GMAT) ≥ 1050
- Official transcript from the college/university where degree was earned
- Professional resume
Have a question? Call us at 800-826-3411.
*Applicants who do not hold an undergraduate accounting degree and have not completed equivalent coursework may be required to take up to five additional prerequisite courses (20 credit hours).
**We encourage you to apply if your GPA is lower than a 3.0 and you have at least 3 years of professional work experience. Applicants with GPAs below 3.0 are considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact an Enrollment Services representative at 800-826-3411 for more information.
Document Submission Information
For Spring 2024 Applications: Please do not send transcripts directly to EWU, as this may delay processing your application. If you are ordering electronic transcripts, please select the CAS application as the recipient.
If you are ordering paper transcripts, please have them sent to:
BusinessCAS Transcript Processing Center
PO Box 9221
Watertown, MA 02471
Note: You will need to use the Transcript ID form as part of your submission so that your transcript can be matched to your application.
For Summer 2024 Applications and all future terms:
Order your official, electronic transcripts from the degree-granting institution where you earned your highest degree (bachelor’s or master’s) and have them sent to Eastern Washington University.
- Most EWU graduate programs only require one transcript. Please submit a transcript from your degree-granting institution. This transcript should include the final two years of your degree completion. If it does not, please submit transcripts to cover your final two years of earned credits.
- Please note that transcripts ordered by main may take 4-6 weeks to arrive.
If you are ordering a mailed paper transcript, please have it sent to:
Eastern Washington University
Showalter Hall 206
Cheney, WA 99004
Courses
Explore the innovative courses in your MPAcc online program
The online Master of Professional Accounting in Business Analysis and Reporting curriculum is comprised of nine courses (36 credit hours), including 20 credit hours of core courses and 16 credit hours of business analysis and reporting electives. Applicants who do not hold an undergraduate accounting degree and have not completed equivalent coursework may be required to take up to five additional prerequisite courses (20 credit hours).
Foundation courses provide the opportunity to gain additional knowledge needed to be successful in subsequent coursework.
- Students with a bachelor's degree in accounting may not be required to take MPAcc foundation coursework.
- Students who do not hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting but have completed significant equivalent coursework may not be required to take MPAcc foundation coursework. These applicants will be assessed on a course-by-course basis.
