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Master of Science Accounting
Invest in Your Future with a Master’s in Accounting Online Degree
Are you looking to take the next step in your career? You can advance your accounting expertise with Liberty University’s online Master of Science in Accounting (M.S.A.) – General. This program is designed to help you build a strong foundation in ethical, analytical, and strategic decision-making, helping prepare you to pursue new opportunities in the field. With a flexible, Christ-centered approach to graduate education, you can grow professionally while staying grounded in your values.
As a pioneer in distance learning since 1985 and a Christian university recognized for its academic quality and accessibility, Liberty combines academic excellence with a biblical worldview. With Liberty’s online Master of Science in Accounting degree, you can earn an education that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), while helping equip you with Christian values that can guide you as a Christ-centered professional.
Among only 3% of business schools worldwide to receive ACBSP accreditation
Liberty’s online M.S.A. degree is designed to help you hone skills in finding solutions to advanced accounting problems. This degree can help you build a high level of accounting expertise in a broad selection of essential areas. You can have the chance to enhance and refine your accounting knowledge and skill-set, so you can be ready to take the next steps toward your goals. Our M.S.A. courses are focused on broadening your understanding of financial language so you can take away meaningful information from your M.S.A. degree and help make informed business decisions.
What Will You Study in Our M.S. in Accounting?
- Advanced auditing and reporting processes
- Advanced CPA exam techniques
- Financial statement analysis skills
- Leadership and management skills in accounting
Our online M.S.A. training courses are designed to help equip you with the skills needed to handle complex accounting problems. Our various online M.S.A. degree areas of study allow you to tailor your experience towards the career you are hoping to pursue. You can study to strengthen your expertise in areas such as auditing, taxation, accounting leadership, and financial services.
Potential Career Opportunities for M.S. in Accounting Graduates
- Audit accountant
- Business owner
- Certified public accountant*
- Finance manager
- Personal financial advisor
*While this degree is an excellent choice if you hope to become a certified public accountant, you must pass the CPA exam to officially become a CPA.
Benefits of Pursuing Liberty University’s Master’s in Accounting Degree
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
- This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Credit Hours
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jan 19, 2026
Accreditation
ACBSP
Master of Science Accounting
- 100% online programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level.*
- Earn credit for prior learning.
- Transfer in up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree.
- Transfer in up to 50% of a master’s degree.
* excludes licensure, certification, and some doctoral programs
Your goals on your time
We are committed to helping you achieve your goals and complete your degree as quickly as possible. One of our admissions counselors is ready to assist you with starting the process.
Contact Us: (800) 424-9595
Why Choose Liberty University?
Prepare for a Career
Go from merely surviving in your current job to thriving in the career of your dreams.
Enjoy Flexible Courses
Complete assignments at your own pace, at a time convenient to you within each week.
Access Academic Support
Access our electronic and print resources through the Jerry Falwell Library, writing resources, study aids, and IT support.
Grow in Your Faith
Each of our programs is grounded in biblical principles, and our professors consider teaching to be more than a job – it’s their calling.
Liberty’s online courses give you the ability to choose when and where you study.
Financing Options
Financial Aid
87% of all Liberty students in an online program are awarded financial aid.
Tuition Discounts
Available for military service members, including active duty, reserve, veterans, and their spouses, as well as emergency response personnel.
Corporate Tuition Assistance
Deferred – If your company reimburses you for the cost of your education, you submit your grades to your employer who pays you, and then you pay for your classes.
Other Payment Options are Available
Contact one of our admissions counselors for more information by calling (800) 424-9595.
An Accredited Private Education Made for You
As a nonprofit university, we have been pioneering distance education since 1985 and offer a unique and proven approach to online education.
Along with our advanced accreditations, we also have been recognized by the following organizations for our excellence in education.
Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.