Accounting, MS

MS IN ACCOUNTING – CPA PREPARATION

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The CPA master’s program at Pace University’s Lubin School of Business is a rigorous, career-focused pathway for those seeking to meet CPA licensure requirements and build deep expertise in accounting. This MS in Accounting is designed to equip students with technical, analytical, and strategic skills needed for public accounting, audit, tax, and more.

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Program highlights:

  • Prepares students for the CPA exam and licensure requirements
  • Offered in NYC or Westchester with flexible scheduling
  • Focused, graduate-level accounting curriculum led by industry-experienced faculty
  • Courses in auditing, taxation, managerial finance, data modeling, and decision-making
  • Strong ties to the accounting industry and professional organizations
  • Access to Lubin’s robust internship placement program, including opportunities at the Big Four
  • 162,000+ Pace alumni worldwide, with over 1,400 working at the Big Four
  • Average annual salary for accountants in New York State: $98,650 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

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96%
of Lubin master's-level graduates from the class of 2024 are employed or continuing their education. —Pace University Career Services
$115,490
average salary for accountants and auditors in New York State (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
10%
anticipated job growth in accounting by 2026 (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Join a Network of Business Leaders

As a Lubin alum, you will join a network of 160,000 executives and business leaders in international companies, including:

  • AIG
  • American Express
  • Bloomberg
  • Deloitte
  • EY
  • Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Hugo Boss
  • J.P. Morgan
  • KPMG
  • L'Oréal
  • Moodys
  • NBC Sports
  • Nickelodeon
  • PwC
  • Société Générale
  • Tesla
  • UBS
  • Vanguard
  • Warner Music Group
Maria Savino, Audit Associate, '22
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I chose Pace University because of its accredited accounting program, prime location, and the opportunities available for students. I liked the smaller classroom setting, and the Pleasantville campus has the traditional campus feel I was looking for.

– Maria Savino ’22, Audit Associate, KPMG
Pace University

About the Lubin School of Business

For over a century, the globally recognized and prestigiously accredited Lubin School of Business has been preparing graduates for rewarding employment and upward mobility.

Whether online or at Pace’s suburban or downtown campuses, the Lubin School of Business integrates New York City’s business world into a life-changing, experience-based education implemented by one of the region’s largest co-op programs.

Explore your academic and professional opportunities with a master’s degree from the Lubin School of Business.

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