Overview

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Professional Accountancy program at California State University Northridge, graduates will be able to:

Identify, analyze and propose solutions to solve complex problems in accounting and related business matters using critical-thinking skills.

Recognize and analyze ethical and professional responsibility issues in accounting and related business situations.

Apply accounting knowledge and practice-based skills with a global perspective.

Demonstrate proficiency with knowledge and use of information systems in accounting and related business matters.

Communicate clearly and effectively their analysis of complex problems in accounting and related business matters.

Research accounting literature for both structure and unstructured problems.

Apply data analysis tools to analyze structured and unstructured data and information relevant to accounting and related business practice.

Attain the necessary knowledge and skills required to succeed in passing the CPA examination.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accounting Ethics and Professional Responsibilities

Accounting for Governmental and Non-Profit Entities

Taxation of Individuals and Property Transactions

Audit and Attestation

Financial Accounting Reporting

Advanced Audit and Attestation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

Accounting Auditing Taxation View 18 other Masters in Auditing in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution

Good academic standing at the last college or university attended

Earned one of the following:

A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all units attempted as an undergraduate, independent of when the degree was granted

A minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units attempted from all postsecondary institutions attended, including all units from the entire semester or quarter in which the 60/90 units began;

A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in all units attempted as an undergraduate

A minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter unit

Successfully completed Introduction to Financial Accounting (with a “B” or higher) and Introduction to Managerial Accounting (with a “B” or higher) from a regionally accredited university or community college

A GMAT score in the top 50th percentile of both verbal and quantitative, or GRE equivalent

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

14918 USD / year

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Out-of-State

14918 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14918 USD / year

≈ 14918 USD / year

Additional Details

If you are not a resident of California, add $420 per unit.

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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