Overview

The Professional Accountancy degree at the University of California, Riverside provides you with advanced professional accountancy education in auditing and assurance, taxation, cost and managerial accounting, accounting information systems, and ethics.

Two tracks are offered: Track One is for applicants with a degree or major in accounting and can be completed in 9 months. Track Two is for applicants without an accounting background and can be completed in 15 months.

Career Options

Accounting manager
Budget analyst
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Cost accountant
CPA
Forensic accountant
Internal auditor
Managerial accountant
Risk analyst
Senior accountant
Tax manager
Treasury analyst

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Accounting and Auditing Research

Accounting Ethics and Professional Responsibilities

Advanced Taxation

Financial Statement Analysis

Information Technology Auditing and Assurance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

48 alternative credits

For students without an accounting background, 56 units.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Riverside, United States

Disciplines

Finance Accounting Financial Management View 57 other Masters in Financial Management in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A candidate’s academic preparedness is traditionally evaluated through a their GPA, the undergraduate institution, and the quality of academic courses taken.
We have moved to a test-optional admissions policy in which test scores may help a candidate’s profile and competitiveness for scholarship funding.
Professional experience is considered advantageous but is not required for admission. We encourage recent graduates, entry-level and mid-career applicants to apply.
A candidate should demonstrate any work or internship experience acquired on their resume/CV and in their Statement of Purpose essay.

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

69840 USD / full

≈ 69840 USD / full
Out-of-State

69840 USD / full

≈ 69840 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

69840 USD / full

≈ 69840 USD / full

Living costs

Riverside

United States

1100 - 1600 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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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Financing

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