Singelyn Graduate School of Business

MSA Curriculum

The Master of Science in Accounting is ideal for those who wish to advance their careers, either as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or in some other areas of accounting. Courses are specialized and applied, preparing graduates to work effectively in the field. 

Our MSA is offered in two formats: General MSA and Accelerated MSA.
The General MSA program is designed for applicants with an accounting background and can be completed in two academic years.
The Accelerated MSA program is designed for applicants with substantial accounting backgrounds and can be completed in a single academic year. 

Both programs meet the accounting study requirements for CPA licensure in California.

MSA Directors & Advisors

Directory Listing for MSA Directors & Advisors
Name Title Email Office Phone
Dr. Meihua Koo Accelerated MSA Director & Advisor mkoo@cpp.edu 164-3003 (909) 869-4531
Dr. Mohamed Gomaa General MSA Director & Advisor mgomaa@cpp.edu 164-2081 (909) 869-2374

MSA Program Curriculum (31-46 units)

Foundation Courses

15 units
  • GBA 6080 Accounting and Managerial Decision (3) (Can be replaced by taking ACC 3210 Cost Accounting)
  • ACC 5122 Financial Accounting and Analysis (3)
    • Can be replaced by taking both ACC 3110 Intermediate Accounting (3) and ACC 3120 Intermediate Accounting II (3)
  • ACC 5310 Introduction to Taxation (3)
  • ACC 5510 Accounting Information Systems (3)
  • ACC 5810 Auditing (3)

 

*Please contact your advisor for a waiver if your undergraduate program required any foundation courses

Required Courses

19 units
  • ACC 6000 Business Valuation Using Financial Statements (3)
  • ACC 6400 Management Accounting Seminar (3)
  • ACC 6100 Internal Control and Corporate Governance (3)
  • ACC 6200 Assurance and Regulation in Accounting (3)
  • ACC 6600 Contemporary Accounting Issues (3)
  • ACC 6900 Strategic Tax Planning (3)
  • ACC 6970 Comprehensive Exam (1)

Elective Courses

12 units
Students may select elective courses from the following:
  • ACC 4811 Accounting Ethics (3)
  • ACC 6300 International Accounting Issues (3)
  • ACC 6410 Internship in Accounting (3)
  • ACC 6500 Advanced Analytics in Accounting (3)
  • ACC 6700 Management Control in Not-for-Profit Organizations (3)
  • ACC 6800 Fraud and Forensic Accounting (3)

Alternative Elective Options:
a. Additional 4000-level courses from the Accounting Department (no more than 9 credits of 4000-level courses can be counted toward the Master’s degree; courses used to fulfill the bachelor’s degree requirements cannot be double counted.)
b. GBA courses with advisor approval

Sample General MSA Program Roadmap (31 Units)

Ex. Admit for Fall 2022 Semester

*Courses are scheduled in accordance with odd or even numbered years
Fall
(Even Year)		 Spring
(Odd Year)		 Fall
(Odd Year)		 Spring
(Even Year)
ACC 6000  ACC 6100  ACC 6400 ACC 6900
ACC 6200  ACC 6600  Accounting or GBA Elective Accounting or GBA Elective
- Accounting or GBA Elective Accounting or GBA Elective ACC 6970

Ex. Admit for Spring 2023 Semester

*Courses are scheduled in accordance with odd or even numbered years
Spring
(Odd Year)		 Fall
(Odd Year)		 Spring
(Even Year)		 Fall
(Even Year)
ACC 6100 ACC 6400 ACC 6900 ACC 6000
ACC 6600 Accounting or GBA Elective Accounting or GBA Elective ACC 6200
Accounting or GBA Elective Accounting or GBA Elective - ACC 6970

Sample Accelerated MSA Program Roadmap (31 units)

Fall (12 units)

  • ACC 6000  Business Valuation Using Financial Statements
  • ACC 6200  Assurance and Regulation Accounting
  • ACC 6400  Management Accounting Seminar
  • Accounting or GBA Elective

Spring (12 units)

  • ACC 6100  Internal Control and Corporate Governance
  • ACC 6600 Contemporary Accounting Issues
  • ACC 6900 Strategic Tax Planning
  • Accounting or GBA Elective

Summer (7 units)

  • Accounting or GBA Elective
  • Accounting or GBA Elective
  • ACC 6970  Comprehensive Exam