Suffolk Master of Science in Accounting and Taxation Brochure by Suffolk University Sawyer Business School

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Graduate Programs in Accounting and Taxation PROGRAM OPTIONS MSA – Master of Science in Accounting • Takes practical accounting skills to the executive level • Available to prospective students with no accounting background (requires additional management and accounting preparation courses) • Combines a solid grounding in all major business disciplines with in-depth study of accounting

MST – Master of Science in Taxation • Focused study in all major areas of taxation, including: individual, corporate, partnerships and pass-through entities, and not-for-profits • Elective courses may be selected to qualify for the Uniform CPA examination in Massachusetts

GDPA – Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting • Nuts and bolts: solid foundation in accounting principles and procedures • Meets accounting educational requirements to sit for the Uniform CPA examination in Massachusetts • May be completed in as few as 6 courses For more detailed information regarding these programs please refer to the table on the next page.

Suffolk University Strategically located in the heart of downtown Boston, Suffolk University is a private institution offering a wide range of graduate and undergraduate programs in more than 60 areas of study. Suffolk has a combined enrollment of 8,000 full- and part-time students at its Law School, Sawyer Business School, and College of Arts & Sciences. The Suffolk alumni network spans the globe with active alumni associations worldwide.

Sawyer Business School The Sawyer Business School serves over 3,000 graduate and undergraduate students. It creates a learning environment that enables its students to emerge as successful leaders in the practice of global business and public service. Located in the heart of Boston, a city considered one of the leading world centers of finance, high tech, health, law, government, and biotech, the Sawyer Business School offers excellent learning and networking opportunities. The Sawyer Business School is accredited by AACSB International – the premier accrediting agency for business schools, an honor shared by less than one-third of U.S. business schools and less than 5% of business schools around the globe.

Choose the Program That’s Right for You Entry Points

Applicant’s Career Stage

GDPA

MSA

MST

MBA with an Accounting or Tax Concentration

Full-time: Sept., Jan., May*

Part-time: Sept., Jan., May

* Students on an F1 visa can only start in Sept. or Jan.

No formal work experience required; prefer at least one year work experience

Required one year work experience (average 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time)

Applicant may have experience in accounting but no formal training in the field

Applicant may have undergraduate degree in any discipline and is seeking to become an executive in the accounting/finance field

Applicant most likely has experience in accounting/taxation and is seeking to become an expert in taxation

Applicant is successful at department level and/or one functional area; and/or manages a department

Seminar and case-based classes build upon technical accounting knowledge, challenging all students to think, write, and present ideas at an executive level

Required and elective courses provide in-depth knowledge of all aspects of taxation (individual, corporate, partnership, etc.)

Career-focused from day one

If undergraduate degree is not in accounting, preparation courses provide: • Solid foundation in business core competencies • In-depth knowledge of accounting standards and practices

Research and tax policy classes expand upon technical knowledge, delving into tax theory

Deeper knowledge of selected accounting or taxation topics via elective courses

If undergraduate degree is not in accounting, preparation courses provide in-depth knowledge of technical accounting standards and practices

Concentration in either tax or accounting available

Provides in-depth knowledge of technical accounting standards and practices

Provides all coursework necessary to meet both the business and accounting educational requirements to sit for the Uniform CPA Examination in Massachusetts

Solid foundation in business core competencies

Full-time: 30 to 57 credits** 10-16 months

Full-time: 30 to 42 credits** 10-16 months

Full-time: 31 to 55 credits** 10-16 months

Part-time: 18 to 27 credits** 12-24 months

Part-time: 30 to 57 credits** 16-24 months

Part-time: 30 to 42 credits** 18-24 months

Part-time: 31 to 55 credits** 16-28 months

**depending on core course waivers; students with no accounting background must take MBA 640 as a prerequisite to the program

**depending on core course waivers

Includes 3-4 elective courses to customize degree to personal career goals

Includes 3 elective courses to customize degree to personal career goals

Includes 8 electives to customize degree to personal career goals

Suggested career “tracks” to help tailor electives (for example: public accounting, not-for-profit)

Option to take some courses online

Suggested career “tracks” to help tailor electives (for example: public accounting, not-for-profit) Program available in a fully online format

Diverse faculty have both hands-on work experience in the accounting field and cutting-edge research and publication

Optional 1-week Global Travel Seminar Many students complete a co-op or internship at a Boston-based company

Many students complete an internship with international accounting and consulting firms in Boston

Option to take some courses online

Diverse faculty have both hands-on work experience in the accounting field and cutting-edge research and publication

Networking and professional Challenging capstone course development opportunities with includes formal presentation to senior international, regional, and local firms executives from local firms Networking and professional development opportunities with international, regional, and local firms

Locations

Applicant is seeking to supplement this general business degree with exposure to accounting or taxation topics

Full-time: 18 to 27 credits** 10-12 months

Includes 2 elective courses to customize certificate to personal career goals

Highlights

* Students on an F1 visa can only start in Sept. or Jan.

No formal work experience required; prefer at least one year work experience

Provides all coursework necessary to meet the accounting educational requirements to sit for the Uniform CPA Examination in Massachusetts

Program Structure

* Students on an F1 visa can only start in Sept. or Jan.

No formal work experience required; prefer at least one year work experience

Applicant may have undergraduate degree in business or MBA and is seeking to supplement this general business degree with an expertise in accounting

Program Emphasis

* Students on an F1 visa can only start in Sept. or Jan.

Diverse faculty have both hands-on work experience in the accounting field and cutting-edge research and publication; all taxation courses taught by active practitioners

Includes challenging interactive global business simulation

Networking and professional development opportunities with international, regional, and local firms

Networking and professional development opportunities in MBA EDGE program

Accelerated programs for attorneys, CPAs and prior business majors

Boston

Fully Online

Some courses available online

North Andover

(full-time will need to combine with Boston and/or online courses; some accounting courses offered only at Boston location)

Some courses available online

The Measure of Our Success

“ Suffolk’s MSA provided me with an excellent education and preparation for the CPA exam. I knew I made the right decision to enroll in Suffolk’s MSA when I felt comfortable and confident preparing for the exam.” — Sam Milenkov, BSBA ‘04, MSA ‘05 Associate, Audit & Risk Advisory Services KPMG LLP

“ My Suffolk MST gave me a comprehensive knowledge of taxation which allows me to better serve my clients. Classes explained tax issues using real-life examples indicating how companies comply with tax law. As an added plus, the Suffolk MST also prepared me for the CPA exam by fulfilling its educational requirement.” — Matthew Cioffari, MST ‘08

Senior Tax Associate, Ernst & Young LLP

“ With its very accessible faculty, small class sizes, and interactive learning environment, Suffolk’s MSA program provided me with the necessary foundation to launch my career in public accounting and to begin work on the CPA examination right after graduation.” — Huguette Konate, MSA ‘08

Associate, Audit & Risk Advisory Service, KPMG LLP

“ The Suffolk MSA program does more than teach you about accounting. It prepares you to adapt to the ever-changing business environment that accountants work in every day. The professors are well trained in the textural materials but more importantly, they teach you from their real business experience.” — Barrett Heacock, MSA ‘08

Senior Associate, Grant Thornton LLP

Why Choose Suffolk? • Prominent Alumni Our alumni network is very successful and includes leaders in the profession in Boston, throughout the U.S., and abroad. Among the employers of our alumni are: Ernst & Young, KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte & Touche, State Street Corporation, and John Hancock. • Outstanding Faculty Suffolk University’s faculty hail from all over the world. Our accounting faculty are experienced and dedicated professionals, each of whom brings a unique perspective to their teaching. Many are CPAs who have worked at leading accounting firms or held high-level corporate positions prior to teaching full-time. Others are Ph.D.s who conduct cutting-edge research and publish in leading accounting and business journals. In short, the accounting faculty offer a combination of academically and professionally qualified individuals, maximizing students’ learning potential. Classes are never taught by teaching assistants (TAs) at Suffolk, meaning that every class is taught by a bona fide highly qualified faculty member. • Diverse Student Body Our programs boast students with a broad range of professional experience, cultural backgrounds, and undergraduate degrees. • AACSB Accreditation The Sawyer Business School is accredited by AACSB International — the premier accrediting agency for business schools. The Accounting Department has also earned additional AACSB accreditation which includes the MSA and MST programs. We are proud to be the only such programs in Boston and one of only three institutions in Massachusetts, to have earned this prestigious program recognition. • Accounting Advisory Board The membership of our Accounting Advisory Board, which influences the strategic direction of our programs and curriculum, includes partners from the “Big 4” and other prominent CPA firms, as well as top executives from the Boston business community. • Recruiting Our annual Meet the Firms Night features over 20 of the top international, regional and local public accounting firms, giving students an opportunity to network with professionals from these firms prior to the recruiting season. Most major firms recruit on campus for both full-time and internship positions. • Networking Opportunities In addition to our annual networking social for alumni and current students, we offer several professional seminars and other less formal events throughout the year, giving our students ample opportunity to network with alums and potential employers. • Flexibility Our programs offer flexible scheduling, allowing students to move at their own pace and take classes at times that work best with their own schedules. All classes are offered in the evening with an option to take two classes, back-to-back. • Location Suffolk University is located in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston, in the shadow of the State House and in the heart of the financial district. Our campus is easily accessible from both North and South Station and several MBTA stops.

MS in Accounting Programs Tel: 617.573.8641 Fax: 617.573.8704 msa@suffolk.edu suffolk.edu/msa

MS in Taxation Programs Tel: 617.573.8641 Fax: 617.573.8704 mst@suffolk.edu suffolk.edu/mst

Office of Graduate Admissions Tel: 617.573.8302 Fax: 617.305.1733 grad.admission@suffolk.edu

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Preferred Application Deadlines • Full-time applications are accepted in the fall and spring. • Part-time applications are accepted in the fall, spring, and summer. • Suffolk operates on a rolling admission basis.

Priority Deadlines • Fall Semester: June 15 (March 15 for Financial Aid) • Spring Semester: November 1 (October 1 for internationals not in the US) • Summer Semester: April 1

Requirements • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university • Application plus a $50 nonrefundable application fee • Statement of professional goals indicating how a degree from the Graduate Programs in Accounting and Taxation will help you achieve your goals • Current resume • 2 letters of recommendation from past or present academic or professional colleagues • Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended • An official GMAT or GRE score (not required for the GDPA) • MS in Accounting GMAT/GRE Waivers: * Individuals who have passed the CPA * Those who qualify for the waiver under the “4+1” Program – for more information visit www.suffolk.edu/4+1 * Those who qualify for the waiver under the Suffolk Gold Program – for more information visit www.suffolk.edu/gold * Those in the GDPA Program who have completed a minimum of 5 courses with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher * Those who are graduates from ABA - approved law schools (must submit documentation of LSAT) • MS in Taxation GMAT/GRE Waivers: * Individuals who have passed the CPA exam * Enrolled Agents * Those who qualify for the waiver under the “4+1” Program – for more information visit www.suffolk.edu/4+1 * Those who qualify for the waiver under the Suffolk Gold Program - for more information visit www.suffolk.edu/gold * Those in the GDPA Program who have completed a minimum of 5 courses with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher * Those who are graduates from ABA - approved law schools (must submit documentation of the LSAT) • International students must also submit TOEFL or IELTS scores and a statement of financial resources

Financial Aid The Admissions Committee reviews all applicants for merit-based scholarships, no separate application is required. Suffolk University offers a wide range of resources for need-based financial assistance programs. For financial aid information, please visit suffolk.edu/finaid