Tax Consulting [M.S.] Postgraduate Programme By Eastern Michigan University |TopUniversities
Main Subject Area

Accounting and FinanceMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

MSci

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Eastern Michigan’s Master of Science in Tax Consulting (MSTC) acknowledges the split between tax compliance and tax consulting, which began over 30 years ago. It recognizes that the practice of tax entails more tax consulting and less tax compliance (and that the division is growing wider every year). With this in mind, Eastern’s MSTC prepares students to be tax consultants from the first day on the job. 

Learn

The program consists of seven required tax courses deemed most beneficial to our graduates’ professional careers and three restricted electives. Tax courses focus on imparting tax knowledge and teaching students to read and understand the Internal Revenue Code, U.S. Treasury Regulations, and other items comprising tax law. Tax courses are also taught with a keen emphasis on writing about tax law clearly, concisely, deductively logical, and understandable.

Because all tax courses are offered online using current technology, students can complete all requirements for the degree online (if they also select elective courses that are taught online). Notably, online students have access to the same course media, materials, classroom discussions, etc., as if they were in the classroom. In addition, many faculty records class meetings enabling students to revisit lectures as often as necessary while enrolled in each course.

Opportunities

Highlights of the MSTC include:

  • Outstanding faculty with real-world experience, including professionals from local, national, and international law and accounting firms.
  • Ability to view and participate in live lectures via current technology regardless of location (many students watch our lectures from the workplace).
  • Full-time students can earn a degree in just one year; part-time options are available for working professionals.
  • Excellent job placement opportunities through job postings, on-campus recruiting programs, alumni connections, and networking opportunities
  • A particular emphasis on tax consulting not only imparts tax knowledge upon students but also teaches students to read and understand the Internal Revenue Code, U.S. Treasury Regulations, and other tax law items and then teaches students to write about these items (tax law) in a clear, concise, deductively logical, understandable manner.

Note: The MSTC program alone does not qualify a student to sit for the CPA exam; students must have an undergraduate (or higher) degree in Accounting to be eligible.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

MSci

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Eastern Michigan’s Master of Science in Tax Consulting (MSTC) acknowledges the split between tax compliance and tax consulting, which began over 30 years ago. It recognizes that the practice of tax entails more tax consulting and less tax compliance (and that the division is growing wider every year). With this in mind, Eastern’s MSTC prepares students to be tax consultants from the first day on the job. 

Learn

The program consists of seven required tax courses deemed most beneficial to our graduates’ professional careers and three restricted electives. Tax courses focus on imparting tax knowledge and teaching students to read and understand the Internal Revenue Code, U.S. Treasury Regulations, and other items comprising tax law. Tax courses are also taught with a keen emphasis on writing about tax law clearly, concisely, deductively logical, and understandable.

Because all tax courses are offered online using current technology, students can complete all requirements for the degree online (if they also select elective courses that are taught online). Notably, online students have access to the same course media, materials, classroom discussions, etc., as if they were in the classroom. In addition, many faculty records class meetings enabling students to revisit lectures as often as necessary while enrolled in each course.

Opportunities

Highlights of the MSTC include:

  • Outstanding faculty with real-world experience, including professionals from local, national, and international law and accounting firms.
  • Ability to view and participate in live lectures via current technology regardless of location (many students watch our lectures from the workplace).
  • Full-time students can earn a degree in just one year; part-time options are available for working professionals.
  • Excellent job placement opportunities through job postings, on-campus recruiting programs, alumni connections, and networking opportunities
  • A particular emphasis on tax consulting not only imparts tax knowledge upon students but also teaches students to read and understand the Internal Revenue Code, U.S. Treasury Regulations, and other tax law items and then teaches students to write about these items (tax law) in a clear, concise, deductively logical, understandable manner.

Note: The MSTC program alone does not qualify a student to sit for the CPA exam; students must have an undergraduate (or higher) degree in Accounting to be eligible.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must also meet the following program requirements. Requirements may be more stringent than the minimum graduate school requirements.

  • Previous academic performance, written statement of personal goals, and GMAT/GRE score are significant factors the director considers in the admission process.

Generally, as a minimum, the applicant must have an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and a GMAT score of 500 or above or a GRE score of 306 or higher. The GRE or GMAT requirement may be waived under the following conditions ( GRE/GMAT Waiver Criteria ). Requests to waive the GRE/GMAT requirement are sent via email to the Graduate Programs Office ( [email protected] ).

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