Master of Science [M.S] [Accounting and Taxation] From Florida Gulf Coast University

Students may select either an accounting or tax track:

• The?accounting track?includes courses in accounting theory, international accounting, and accounting information systems.
• The?tax track?includes coverage of entity taxation, international taxation, tax research, and the taxation of estate and gifts.

Consistent with its mission and guiding principles, Florida Gulf Coast University is committed to academic excellence and continuous quality improvement, as supported by a sound teaching-learning process. The Academic Learning Compact (ALC) initiative supports the teaching-learning process by clearly identifying expected core student learning outcomes in the areas of content/discipline knowledge and skills, communication skills, and critical thinking skills; aligning curricula with expectations; and using assessment to guide continuous improvement.

Graduates with an M.S. in Accounting & Taxation (MSA&T) will be able to:

• Analyze the ethical implications of accounting and tax transactions.
• Conduct research pertinent to accounting issues and problems.
• Develop strategies to achieve a desired accounting objective.