Skip to main content

Master of Science in Accountancy

Schedule a Consult

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Start my Application Continue my Application
Downloads
Program Overview Application Checklist Curriculum Financial Aid Guide

MSA Program Summary

Earn your MSA from a program with a history of teaching excellence, unmatched CPA pass rate performance, robust career services, and a strong reputation among leading firms. For a closer look at how a Wake Forest MSA can help you launch your career, please schedule a consult .

Schedule a Consult

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
  • Open to graduates regardless of major who have a quantitative foundation with an interest in building a career in Accountancy

  • Cutting-edge analytics focus
  • Three distinct career tracks: Financial Markets & Transactions (EXCLUSIVE to Wake Forest), Audit Assurance Services, and Tax Consulting
  • Two and three semester options, with three semester students having a paid internship during the busy season

  • All qualified candidates are assessed for merit and need-based scholarships
  • No separate scholarship application necessary
  • Qualified applications submitted earlier receive admission and scholarship award priority

This program benefit allows Wake Forest MSA graduates to return for their MBA and receive course credit that substantially shortens their time in the MBA program.

  • Gain a head start on earning a Wake Forest MBA
  • Receive credit for MSA program courses that are substantially equivalent to MBA coursework

Domestic Applicants (1)
Application Available
August 17, 2024
Early App Deadline (nonbinding)
November 1, 2024
Final Application Deadline
August 1, 2025 (for those not requiring foundational coursework)
Enrollment Begins (2)
May-August 2025
  1. Domestic applicants include U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents.
  2. If applicable, foundational courses begin in May and June on the Wake Forest campus. Courses begin in August for all other students.
International Applicants (1)
Application Available
August 17, 2024
Early App Deadline (nonbinding)
November 1, 2024
Final Application Deadline (outside US)
April 1, 2025
Final Application Deadline (in US)
May 1, 2025
Enrollment Begins (2)
May-August 2025
  1. International students currently living outside the U.S. must meet the April 1 application deadline. International students currently in the U.S. on an F-1 visa can meet the application deadline of May 1 if they require only a SEVIS transfer to extend their visa, and do not require foundational coursework.
  2. If applicable, foundational courses begin in May and June on the Wake Forest campus. Courses begin in August for all other students.

  • Admissions decisions made on a rolling basis
  • No separate scholarship application
  • Qualified applications submitted earlier receive admission and scholarship award priority

MSA Career Outcomes

Wake Forest MSA graduates are making a difference at some of the world’s top companies. Here are a few of their stories.

MSA Average Class Profile

Class statistics averaged over the most recent three cohorts

105

Total Students

49%

Female

28%

Underrepresented Groups

22%

International

56

Colleges/Universities Represented

12

Majors Represented

3.6

Average GPA

626

Average GMAT

MSA Ambassadors

Wake Forest MSA Ambassadors are current students who are available and eager to answer any questions you might have. Our Ambassadors know the MSA program and the path to get there better than anyone, so they can give you the first-hand student perspective you need. We encourage you to reach out any of the ambassadors listed below via email regarding questions about the program, application process, career resources, internships, life at Wake Forest, living in Winston-Salem, or any other questions you may have.

Profile image of Stephanie Acevedo-Tenorio

Stephanie Acevedo-Tenorio

Email
City: Lexington, NC
Undergraduate School: University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Major/Minor: Accountancy
Why Wake?
I attended Accounting for the Future on Wake’s campus and learned more about the MSA program. I chose Wake Forest for the intensive curriculum that would challenge me as student.
Profile image of Jessy Barrera Moro

Jessy Barrera Moro

Email
City: Highlands Ranch, CO
Undergraduate School: Brigham Young University
Major/Minor: Accountancy
Why Wake?
I attended an information session about Wake Forest at my undergrad university, and as soon as I did, everything fell into place for me to be able to come here and join the MSA program.
Profile image of Mary Liz Bell

Mary Liz Bell

Email
City: Oak Ridge, TN
Undergraduate School: Wake Forest University
Major/Minor: Business and Enterprise Management
Why Wake?
Having gone to undergrad at Wake, I chose the MSA program because I knew I loved the school and had heard so many great things from previous MSA students.
Profile image of Zack Boone

Zack Boone

Email
City: Greenwich, CT
Undergraduate School: Colby College
Major/Minor: Environmental Studies
Why Wake?
I chose to pursue the MSA program at Wake Forest because it allowed me to enroll over the summer and take prerequisite courses that I hadn’t yet completed due to the fact that I didn’t major in accounting in undergrad.
Profile image of Madison Cathey

Madison Cathey

Email
City: Hattiesburg, MS
Undergraduate School: Jackson State University
Major/Minor: Accountancy
Why Wake?
The reputation of the MSA program led me to pursue my post-graduate degree at Wake. I saw it as an opportunity to challenge myself in a new environment and bring me closer to my goal of becoming a CPA.
Profile image of Josh Zimmer

Josh Zimmer

Email
City: Wyckoff, NJ
Undergraduate School: University of North Carolina at Asheville
Major/Minor: Accountancy
Why Wake?
My professors at UNC Asheville recommended looking into the MSA program. The impressive CPA pass rate caught my attention, but what really ignited the spark was how invested the professors and the MSA team are in the students. I did not apply to any other graduate programs, because I knew Wake Forest was where I was meant to be.
Profile image of Bruno Gonzalez

Bruno Gonzalez

Email
City: Winston Salem, NC
Undergraduate School: Guilford College
Major/Minor: Accountancy
Why Wake?
I read all about what Wake had to offer and hearing about the MSA program from my sister (who got her MSA graduate degree from WFU) only interested me more! From there it was history!
Profile image of Luke Miguez

Luke Miguez

Email
City: Miami, FL
Undergraduate School: Wake Forest University
Major/Minor: Economics
Why Wake?
I always wanted to explore a career in accountancy but was not accepted into the Business School during undergrad. After speaking with upperclassman and Integrative Student Services, I found out about the MSA opportunity and spent a year and a half doing anything to help ensure my acceptance.
Profile image of Antonio Roca

Antonio Roca

Email
City: Bogota, Colombia
Undergraduate School: Wake Forest University
Major/Minor: Finance
Why Wake?
The MSA program was a great opportunity to learn more skills and to improve job search.
Profile image of Carlie Ross

Carlie Ross

City: New Canaan, CT
Undergraduate School: Lafayette College
Major/Minor: Mathematics
Why Wake?
After completing an internship at a local tax firm, I decided to pursue a master of accountancy with a focus in tax. Wake Forest offered the best support for non-accounting majors and made me feel confident about moving toward a new career path.
Profile image of Jonah Shouse

Jonah Shouse

Email
City: Winston-Salem, NC
Undergraduate School: Appalachian State University
Major/Minor: Accountancy
Why Wake?
I selected the program for the recognition of the value of a Wake Forest MSA degree.
Profile image of Xin Weng

Xin Weng

Email
City: Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Undergraduate School: Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University
Major/Minor: Accountancy
Why Wake?
Wake Forest’s MSA program has one of the highest CPA pass rates, good career outcomes, and a great alumni network. I also chose this program because I had a good experience during the admissions process.
Profile image of Joanna Wu

Joanna Wu

Email
City: Beijing, China
Undergraduate School: Wake Forest University
Major/Minor: Mathematical Statistics
Why Wake?
I chose to pursue MSA at the Wake Forest School of Business because of the Accounting program faculty. During my undergraduate degree, I had the pleasure of taking a tax class with Professor Simpson, which piqued my interest in Taxation and drove me to do an internship in taxation that I really enjoyed. Upon finishing my undergraduate degree at Wake, I decided to continue my study of taxation with the MSA program, and have hence benefited a lot from the structure of the program and the faculty’s enlightenment both academically and professionally.
Profile image of Payton Yeo

Payton Yeo

Email
City: Napa, CA
Undergraduate School: Wake Forest University
Major/Minor: Accountancy
Why Wake?
MSA was a natural transition from being an undergrad accounting major at Wake Forest. I enjoyed my undergraduate experience here and liked the professors and faculty in the business school I had previously met. With having such a high CPA pass rate, it felt like the right next step in my education.

MSA Events

Consider joining us for our next MSA event

View All Events
Nov
14
@6:00 PM

Free Virtual GMAT & GRE Test Prep

It’s always a good time to start preparing for the GMAT or GRE exam! Join us from the comfort of your home for an online preparatory session to gain test insights and learn test-taking tips. In this three-hour session, you’ll cover the structure of all exam sections, review GMAT/GRE questions, required body of knowledge and test scoring. Our GMAT/GRE Prep Workshops are offered at no charge and are open to prospective students interested in any of our graduate business programs. Register here.

Attend
Nov
15
@12:00 AM

Accounting for the Future – Sponsored by Deloitte

Join us for Accounting for the Future (AFTF) this fall! In an event sponsored by Deloitte, Wake Forest welcomes undergraduate students to campus from across the country to learn more about accounting careers, build their professional networks, and discover how our MS in Accountancy (MSA) can prepare them to succeed in a wide range of accounting professions. Qualified AFTF participants who apply and are admitted to Wake Forest’s MSA program are eligible for a minimum $10,000 per year scholarship. Please be aware, we can only admit a limited number of attendees. Applying early is highly recommended! Complete the AFTF application by November 6th: https://apply.business.wfu.edu/register/aftf

Attend
Nov
16
@12:00 AM

Accounting for the Future – Sponsored by Deloitte

Join us for Accounting for the Future (AFTF) this fall! In an event sponsored by Deloitte, Wake Forest welcomes undergraduate students to campus from across the country to learn more about accounting careers, build their professional networks, and discover how our MS in Accountancy (MSA) can prepare them to succeed in a wide range of accounting professions. Qualified AFTF participants who apply and are admitted to Wake Forest’s MSA program are eligible for a minimum $10,000 per year scholarship. Please be aware, we can only admit a limited number of attendees. Applying early is highly recommended! Complete the AFTF application by November 6th: https://apply.business.wfu.edu/register/aftf

Attend
Dec
11
@6:00 PM

Free Virtual GRE Test Prep

It’s always a good time to start preparing for the GRE exam! Join us from the comfort of your home for an online preparatory session to gain test insights and learn test-taking tips. In this three-hour session, you’ll cover the structure of all exam sections, review GRE questions, required body of knowledge and test scoring. Our GRE Prep Workshops are offered at no charge and are open to prospective students interested in any of our graduate business programs. Register here.

Attend
Jan
14
@6:00 PM

Free Virtual GMAT Test Prep

It’s always a good time to start preparing for the GMAT exam! Join us from the comfort of your home for an online preparatory session to gain test insights and learn test-taking tips. In this three-hour session, you’ll cover the structure of all exam sections, review GMAT questions, required body of knowledge and test scoring. Our GMAT Prep Workshops are offered at no charge and are open to prospective students interested in any of our graduate business programs. Register here.

Attend
Feb
11
@6:00 PM

Free Virtual GMAT & GRE Test Prep

It’s always a good time to start preparing for the GMAT or GRE exam! Join us from the comfort of your home for an online preparatory session to gain test insights and learn test-taking tips. In this three-hour session, you’ll cover the structure of all exam sections, review GMAT/GRE questions, required body of knowledge and test scoring. Our GMAT/GRE Prep Workshops are offered at no charge and are open to prospective students interested in any of our graduate business programs. Register here.

Attend

Articles

Review articles that highlight industry trends and career paths in Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA).

Browse All Articles
Earning a Masters in Accounting Versus an MBA in Finance
Read More
Is A Masters In Accounting Worth It?
Read More
What Can I Do With A Masters In Accounting?
Read More

Winston-Salem, NC

The “City of Arts and Innovation” offers an affordable, vibrant lifestyle with a thriving arts scene, outdoor activities, and safe walkable neighborhoods.

Meet Your MSA Team

If you have any questions regarding the enrollment process, student life, faculty, curriculum or career resources, please schedule a consult. We look forward to helping you!

Profile image of Mark Evans

Mark Evans

Area Chair & Dale K. Cline Associate Dean of Accountancy, Associate Professor of Accountancy

(336) 758-2938 |
email
Profile image of Susie Lange Hoff

Susie Lange Hoff

Associate Director, Enrollment Management Recruiting

(336) 758-7255 |
email
Profile image of Mary M. Knapp

Mary M. Knapp

Associate Director, MSA Integrative Student Services

(336) 758-5305 |
email
Profile image of Ammuniki Wood

Ammuniki Wood

Assistant Director, Market Readiness and Employment

(336) 758-2672 |
email
Profile image of Sharon Lunsford

Sharon Lunsford

Administrative Assistant, MSA Program

(336) 758-7377 |
email

Keep Exploring

Let us know how we can help you!

Schedule a Consult Apply Now Request Information