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 can complete the bachelor's program after about 120 credit hours, receive a bachelor's degree, then complete an additional year of courses to earn their master's degree in accounting. A high school diploma or equivalent is the minimum requirement for entry into an accounting bachelor's degree program. Most schools have specific grade point average requirements. Schools may also require special permission or a faculty recommendation for students to be considered for a 5-year program.