Overview
The Accounting program of University of Pennsylvania studies the formal system of collecting, organizing, and reporting the financial data used to make economic decisions. The data shed light on current financial status and liquidity, as well as past profitability and funds-generating capability. Its users include corporate shareholders, lenders, management, employees, research organizations, and taxing and regulatory agencies.
Key facts:
- Many different types of economic decisions require accounting data. One major use of accounting data is to inform outsiders (interested people who do not have direct access to corporate records) of the firm’s economic status and progress. By contrast, the firm’s management requires data that will aid in controlling operations and evaluating performance. Outside agencies often collect accounting data for tax collection and other social and economic policy purposes.
- The accounting major at the Wharton School focuses on the user of accounting data. Most courses in the department stress concepts, procedures and applications with a view to the student understanding how accounting information is generated and its reliability in analysis. Most accounting majors are preparing for careers in which accounting data are used extensively. The department’s flexible curriculum also allows interested students to take the required courses toward certification as a CPA (certified public accountant) or CMA (chartered management accountant). As the specific course requirements for these certificates vary from state to state and usually exceed the minimum requirements for a Wharton MBA major, students who seek professional certification should seek the advice of the Accounting Department adviser as early as possible to plan their programs.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Financial Accounting
Accelerated Financial Accounting
Financial and Managerial Accounting
Cost Management
Financial Report & Business Analysis
Accounting for Complex Financial Structures
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Finance Accounting Business Intelligence & Analytics View 721 other Masters in Accounting in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Background information
- Aplication fee
- Essays
- Transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- GMAT/GRE
- English language tests
- Resume
Tuition Fee
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International
83230 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 83230 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
83230 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 83230 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Philadelphia
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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