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.
MBA in Accounting. A masterâs business administration degree with a focus in accounting can help prepare a student become a certified public accountant. In the United States today, most states require that a student has a minimum of 150 credit hours to take the CPA exam. Rules will vary state by state, though.