Accounting and Finance, M.S.

California State University - Fullerton

The Master of Science in Accounting and Finance prepares professionals in accounting and finance departments of public and private companies, and provides a foundation for further graduate research work at the doctoral level. The curriculum is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, accounting and finance double major, or equivalent areas. Accounting is often referred to as ''the language of business.'' Very generally, the accounting process is concerned with recording, classifying, reporting and interpreting the economic data of an organization. These data are important to users, who may include managers, investors and other interested groups. Accounting helps in decision-making processes by showing how resources have been used and where commitments have been made, by judging performance, showing the implications of following different courses of action, determining the effects of taxation and providing a level of assurance to investors. Reliable information in a dynamic business environment is necessary for sound decisions concerning the allocation of scarce resources. Thus, accounting plays a very significant role in our social and economic systems.

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