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.
Students in the Full-Time MBA and Evening MBA, who do not have baccalaureate degrees in accounting, may complete the Accountancy program, which requires 61 â 73 credits. The program meets the educational requirements for the New York State Certified Public Accountant exam and conforms to the AACSB International standards for accreditation of accounting programs.