Finance. 1  the outstanding capital of a company or corporation. 2  the shares of a particular company or corporation. 3  the certificate of ownership of such stock; stock certificate. ( 4 formerly) a tally or stick used in transactions between a debtor and a creditor.
Students in an MS in Accounting program can expect to complete 30 to 36 credit hours of coursework. Full time students could complete these programs in 12 to 18 months. The MS curriculum is similar to that of a Master of Accountancy (MAcc), and usually satisfies CPA licensure education requirements.
Most graduates of accounting programs earn the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation -- a must for any accountant filing a report with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Almost all states require CPAs to have a minimum of 150 semester hours of college. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or a related field, is widely considered the minimum education level required to land a job as an accountant, the BLS reports. However, many employers seek applicants that have earned Master's degrees in Accounting or Business Administration.