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Accounting, MS Online

New England College’s online Master of Science (MS) in Accounting is a 40-credit-hour program that will expand your breadth and depth of knowledge in taxation, financial reporting, cost accounting, auditing, and mergers and acquisitions. You’ll be prepared for careers in auditing and risk management, corporate accounting, management consulting, banking and financial services, governmental and nonprofit sectors, and taxation.

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Online Master’s in Accounting Program Overview

Based on the functional, personal, and broad business competencies identified by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), NEC’s online Master’s in Accounting program can help you prepare for a career in accounting. After graduation, you may choose to further your studies and explore other professional certification programs, such as Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

 

Available Concentration

Forensic Accounting: For those interested in fraud prevention or criminal investigation. This concentration helps you explore the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential.

Accounting, MS Online Program Highlights

Curated Online Expert Instruction
Based on proficiencies defined by AICPA. Work toward the degree around your busy schedule. Study under professionals currently active in the field.

The quality of the faculty and staff has far surpassed the expectations I had coming into the program and matches anything I have experienced in my previous law and graduate school experience. The NEC master’s degree will be something I look on with pride.

Doni Mooberry Accounting, MS

Why Earn Your Online Master’s in Accounting?

Earning an MS in Accounting degree can merge accounting expertise with leadership capabilities and can ultimately lead to career advancement in an array of financial and accounting careers. It can also help professionals improve the financial strategies at their current organizations.

 

Online MS in Accounting Learning Outcomes

In NEC’s online master’s in Accounting, you can achieve the following learning outcomes, as adapted from AICPA’s core competencies:

  • Decision Modeling: Consider issues, identify alternatives, and choose and implement solutions.
  • Risk Analysis: Identify and manage audit risk, and understand how business risk affects business strategy.
  • Measurement: Use traditional and nontraditional (e.g., quantitative and qualitative) measures that are relevant and reliable.
  • Reporting: Communicate clearly and objectively the work done and the findings in accordance with professional standards.
  • Research: Access relevant guidance/information, understand and apply it.
  • Strategic Thinking: Link data, knowledge, and insight together to provide information for decision-making.
  • Legal: Describe and apply the legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements of the profession.

What Can You Do with an MS in Accounting Degree?

An online master’s in Accounting degree can broaden your career prospects in the accounting field and prepare you for advanced positions. It can also prepare you for other leadership roles in finance, banking, government, and more.

Financial Manager

$156,100*

 Forensic Accountant

$78,440**

 Chief Financial Officer

$149,660**

Why Choose NEC?

New England College (NEC) is a private, nonprofit college founded in 1946 to serve the needs of servicepeople attending college on the GI Bill after World War II and is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. Today, NEC is an innovative, military-friendly institution and one of the top five liberal arts colleges in New Hampshire.

NEC offers 60 associate and bachelor’s degrees, as well as more than 20 master’s degrees and one doctoral degree program, all delivered by dedicated faculty focused on giving students opportunities to live what they learn. With access to many clubs, outdoor activities, natural areas, internships, and professor-led trips, NEC students have many ways to meet new people and try new things.

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Recognition and Rankings

 

NEC Ranked Leading Accounting Program in New Hampshire

New England College in New Hampshire has earned recognition as one of the best Online Accounting programs in New Hampshire, as acknowledged by TopAccountingDegrees.com, a credible source for evaluating higher education programs.

 

 

 

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NEC Ranked Top Online College in New Hampshire

New England College in New Hampshire has earned recognition as one of the best Online Colleges in New Hampshire, as acknowledged by Forbes Advisor, a credible source for evaluating higher education programs.

 

 

 

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NEC Ranked Top Online Degree Program

New England College in New Hampshire has earned recognition as a leading online college in NH, as acknowledged by Intelligent.com, a credible source for evaluating higher education programs.

 

 

 

 

 

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Faculty

  • Dr. Reza Jalili

    Faculty Reza Jalili

    K. H. William and Andrea Krueger Endowed Faculty Chair in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting
    Email: ajalili@nec.edu

    Expertise and Affiliations

    Expertise

    • Business economics
    • Experimental and behavioral economics
    • International accounting
    • Internal audit
    • Risk management
    • Research and publications in areas of managerial economics, quantitative methods, Middle Eastern economies, and behavioral economics

     

    Affiliations

    • Member of nine academic and professional organizations
    • Reviewer for six academic journals

     

    Educational Background
    PhD in Economics, University of New Hampshire
    MSA in Accounting, Bentley University
    MA in Economics, University of New Hampshire
    MBA in Managerial Accounting, James Madison University
    MS in Operation Management, Rensselaer Polytechnic institute
    BS in Accounting and Finance, N.I.O.C., College of Accountancy and Finance, Tehran, Iran

    Bio
    Dr. Jalili’s accounting career includes five years of experience as a staff accountant and supervising auditor, two years as an internal auditor, and three years as a chief financial officer. Beyond his hands-on accounting experience, he has worked as an independent consultant and has taught at the undergraduate, graduate, and executive levels for over 25 years.

    Dr. Jalili is married with two children. His interests include reading, formulating and solving problems, soccer, martial arts, mountain climbing, watching classic movies, opera, and old boxing matches.

Adjunct Faculty

  • Dr. Michael Stagar

    Adjunct Faculty Michael Stagar

    Educational Background
    PhD (ABD) in Public Leadership: Specialization in Healthcare Administration—Finance and Compliance, Capella University
    MBA, Ashland University
    BS in Accounting/Paralegal, Dyke College
    BA in Political Science/Education/Social Studies, Cleveland State University

    Certifications and Licenses

    • Certified Public Accountant, Ohio
    • Certified Fraud Examiner, ACFE
    • Certified Identity Theft Risk
    • Management Specialist, ICFE
      Certified Professional in Healthcare Information Management Systems, HIMSS
    • Certified Professional in Therapeutic Hypothermia Life Support: protocol evaluation, development, implementation, and post-resuscitation care, University of Pennsylvania Center for Resuscitation Science
    • Certificate: Health Information Technology Professional—Implementation Support Specialist/Healthcare-EMR-EHR: Corporate College; Health Information Technology Consortium
    • Certified Grant Specialist, Research Associated & National Grant Writers Association
    • Certified Grant Administrator, Research Associated & National Grant Writers Association
    • Certified Instructor, Ohio-HS. Secondary: 1972–2006: License #CL1-00-2816: JJPX043
    • Certificated Paralegal and Legal Research, Myers University
    • Certificate RAC: CMS Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Medicare Program: Implementation, Audit, and Appeals Culture
    • Certificate: ISO-9000/2001 Lead Auditor, Cuyahoga Community College: 2002–2008
    • Certificate: VHA—eHealth University Training: VeHU 2006-880H:Cprs GUI – U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs

     

    Research Interests
    Professional peer-reviewed book projects

    Bio
    With over 36 years of public accounting and fraud examinations and analysis, Michael Stagar provides their clientele’s legal staff with significant detection, deterrence, and prevention against fraud, waste, and abuse for business, non-profit, and governmental entities. Prevention begins with training; deterrence begins with internal control; detection begins with monitoring; investigation begins with a tip line and an ear to active listening.

  • Dr. Tonja Gardner

    Adjunct Faculty Tonja Gardner

    Bio
    Dr. Tonja A. Gardner holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Grambling State University in Grambling, Louisiana; a dual Master of Business Administration in Accounting and Management from Dallas Baptist University in Dallas, Texas; and a Doctor of Business Administration in Accounting from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

    Dr. Gardner has been teaching accounting, business, and management courses for over a decade. Her professional accounting and managerial experience include senior-level roles in public accounting, higher education, non-profit businesses, property accounting, governmental entities, and small businesses, as well as health care for home health and long-term care facilities.

    Dr. Gardner is also the owner of Genuine Accounting Services, PLLC, which provides accounting and tax services, prepares governmental cost reports, and performs business and financial consulting.

    Dr. Gardner’s research has been in the importance of soft skills in the business environment. Her dissertation title was Exploring the Importance of Soft Skills Training for Accountants, which was a multiple case study to explore strategies regional accounting firm leaders use to train technical staff on soft skills needed for success, mentoring and leadership programs, and team-building initiatives.

    Dr. Gardner is married to Dr. Brian I. Gardner, Navy veteran, and they have three children: Mi’Toya, Jeremy, and Jamal.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to complete the online MS in Accounting program?

Full-time students can complete NEC’s online MS in Accounting program in as little as 18 months.

 

How is the online master’s in Accounting program structured?

NEC’s online MS in Accounting program requires completion of 40 credits, as follows:
Accounting Core Requirements (24 credits)
Accounting Requirements (16 credits)

 

What are the benefits of an online master’s in Accounting program?

An online master’s in Accounting program can help individuals hone their existing accounting knowledge and skills for leadership positions. This can help them pursue advanced accounting roles and influence their organization’s financial direction.

 

How do I enroll in the online MS in Accounting?

You can enroll in NEC’s online MS in Accounting program by applying directly on the university website. NEC doesn’t charge an application fee, and it doesn’t require standardized test scores.

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An online master’s in Accounting can equip you with the ability to make a wider impact on a company’s growth and maintenance strategies. Learn how NEC can get you ready to take the next big step in your accounting career.

 

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