Accounting - Lehigh University

Accounting from Lehigh University is a Campus Master Accountancy degree that prepares you for a Accounting career. The MSAIA program offers an outstanding opportunity to prepare for a career in today's demanding accounting field. Accounting professionals are engaged in a variety of services, including assurance (auditing), business valuation, information resources and consulting. The program focuses on using information and technology to improve business processes and forge business solutions. Not all MSAIA students majored in accounting as undergraduates: the program has included students with backgrounds in finance, marketing, business economics and information systems, as well as English and other liberal arts concentrations. The program therefore attracts a wide range of students to the field of professional accounting. The MSAIA program satisfies the 150-hour CPA educational requirement adopted by almost all states. It program serves as an excellent foundation for careers as CPAs, CMAs and as skilled professionals in related fields. As a small, high-quality, full-time program offering most core courses during the day and the opportunity to interact with LEHIGH MBA students during evening courses, admission to the MSAIA program has been highly selective. MSAIA Learning Objectives 1. Gain an understanding of business challenges and processes in a global environment with a clear awareness of corporate responsibilities and ethics. 2. Understand the role of accounting in providing information for capital market decisions and tools for business solutions. 3. Gain an understanding of business risk and controls from several perspectives including advisory, assurance, managerial, and information processing. 4. Master the process of managing professional engagements relating to advisory, auditor risk assessment, and attestation responsibilities. View more details on Lehigh University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Accountancy courses.