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Degrees

AccountingBachelor of Science
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Prepare for the CPA exam with an online accounting degree program from a school accredited by AACSB, an honor reserved for the top 5% of business schools in the world. Start on the path to graduate school or prepare for a career in public accounting, industry, or the nonprofit sector.
  • 100% Online
  • Apply by June 30 to start August 24
  • 120 Credits $638/$685 per credit
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AccountingMaster of Professional Accounting
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Develop knowledge of auditing, commercial transactions, consulting, and more through this online graduate degree program designed to prepare students for the CPA exam and advancement within their field.
  • 100% Online
  • Apply by August 1 to start August 24
  • 30 Credits $1,037 per credit
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TaxationMaster's Degree
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Gain specialized knowledge in tax law, research, analysis, and planning. Emerge with the expertise to guide an organization’s critical tax management strategy. This 100% online degree program provides you with a world-class education delivered at a pace that fits your active lifestyle. No GRE/GMAT needed.
  • 100% Online
  • Apply by July 20 to start August 24
  • 30 Credits $1,154 per credit
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Certificates

AccountingGraduate Certificate
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Master topics in auditing theory, tax planning, cost management, financial statement analysis, and reporting for government or nonprofit entities as you prepare for CPA licensure through this online certificate program.
  • 100% Online
  • Apply by August 1 to start August 24
  • 12 Credits $1,037 per credit
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Accounting FoundationsGraduate Certificate
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Gain a broad understanding of principles and practices in areas such as financial and managerial accounting, taxation, and auditing. This program is designed for college graduates with little to no background in accounting.
  • 100% Online
  • Apply by April 15, 2027, to start May 17, 2027
  • 12 Credits $1,037 per credit
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TaxationGraduate Certificate
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Jump-start your career as a tax accountant or specialist with the Graduate Certificate in Taxation. This online certificate increases your depth of knowledge in tax policy and procedure and serves as a springboard to an advanced degree. Our tax courses can also help you prepare for the CPA exam.
  • 100% Online
  • Apply by July 20 to start August 24
  • 9 Credits $1,154 per credit
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Bachelor's Degrees

AccountingBachelor of Science
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Prepare for the CPA exam with an online accounting degree program from a school accredited by AACSB, an honor reserved for the top 5% of business schools in the world. Start on the path to graduate school or prepare for a career in public accounting, industry, or the nonprofit sector.
  • 100% Online
  • Apply by June 30 to start August 24
  • 120 Credits $638/$685 per credit
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Master's Degrees

AccountingMaster of Professional Accounting
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Develop knowledge of auditing, commercial transactions, consulting, and more through this online graduate degree program designed to prepare students for the CPA exam and advancement within their field.
  • 100% Online
  • Apply by August 1 to start August 24
  • 30 Credits $1,037 per credit
View Degree
TaxationMaster's Degree
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Gain specialized knowledge in tax law, research, analysis, and planning. Emerge with the expertise to guide an organization’s critical tax management strategy. This 100% online degree program provides you with a world-class education delivered at a pace that fits your active lifestyle. No GRE/GMAT needed.
  • 100% Online
  • Apply by July 20 to start August 24
  • 30 Credits $1,154 per credit
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Graduate Certificates

AccountingGraduate Certificate
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Master topics in auditing theory, tax planning, cost management, financial statement analysis, and reporting for government or nonprofit entities as you prepare for CPA licensure through this online certificate program.
  • 100% Online
  • Apply by August 1 to start August 24
  • 12 Credits $1,037 per credit
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Accounting FoundationsGraduate Certificate
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Gain a broad understanding of principles and practices in areas such as financial and managerial accounting, taxation, and auditing. This program is designed for college graduates with little to no background in accounting.
  • 100% Online
  • Apply by April 15, 2027, to start May 17, 2027
  • 12 Credits $1,037 per credit
View Certificate
TaxationGraduate Certificate
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Jump-start your career as a tax accountant or specialist with the Graduate Certificate in Taxation. This online certificate increases your depth of knowledge in tax policy and procedure and serves as a springboard to an advanced degree. Our tax courses can also help you prepare for the CPA exam.
  • 100% Online
  • Apply by July 20 to start August 24
  • 9 Credits $1,154 per credit
View Certificate

AACSB Accredited

This program is AACSB Accredited

Accounting and taxation degrees and certificates originate from AACSB-accredited institutions, an honor reserved for the top 5% of business schools worldwide.

Skip the Admissions Exam

GMAT scores are not required for online accounting or taxation graduate degrees and certificates.

Graduate Multiple Credentials Opportunities

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Many courses in the Master of Professional Accounting and the Master of Taxation degrees may be double-counted toward requirements for specific graduate certificates, allowing you to receive multiple Penn State credentials as you complete your master’s degree.

Earn Professional Certifications and Advance Your Career

Completing a degree program in accounting or taxation can help you prepare for national exams and meet the educational requirements for licensure in most states.

The courses within Penn State’s online accounting and taxation programs were developed to sharpen your fundamental skills and build on the advanced accounting knowledge you need to pursue professional licensure, including:

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)

Earning advanced licensure, especially the CPA, elevates your résumé by showcasing your specialized expertise, which can increase your salary potential and help accelerate your career advancement in public accounting, corporate, government, and nonprofit roles.

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Recent changes to the tax law have brought about unprecedented demand for qualified tax professionals. Our online Master of Taxation program can prepare students to meet this demand by providing in-depth knowledge of the tax law, as well as the research and communication skills necessary to capitalize on it.
— Dr. Lawrence J. Friedken, Director, Graduate Programs in Taxation; Clinical Associate Professor of Accounting, Smeal College of Business