Master of Accountancy
Cut Through Financial Complexity
The GW School of Business offers the education you need to succeed as a high-level accountant and prepare for the CPA exam—whether you’re interested in auditing, tax, forensic accounting, accounting analytics or management. With expert faculty, hands-on internships with leading organizations, a reputation of prestige throughout Washington, D.C. and the world, and a 60,000-strong alumni network determined to help you succeed, it is no surprise that our graduates are in senior positions everywhere, practicing accounting in consulting firms, government agencies and nonprofit organizations. Are you ready to join them?
20% Tuition Discount for Displaced Federal Workers and Contractors
The GW School of Business is committed to supporting federal employees and contractors affected by workforce reductions. To help those affected, GWSB is offering a 20% tuition discount for eligible prospective graduate students in 2025.
Our Master of Accountancy Programs
- Gain a comprehensive foundation in the technical knowledge of accounting and prepare yourself for a high-level professional career in either the public and private sectors as an accountant, financial manager or tax expert.
- Access internship opportunities with global organizations including the Big 4, SEC, IRS, FBI, GAO, World Bank, IMF, IFC, Peace Corps, Red Cross and more.
- Take advantage of the accounting path that’s right for you: focus on traditional accounting by pursuing our Master of Accountancy in Accountancy, or combine accounting and business analytics by pursuing our STEM-designated Master of Accountancy in Accounting Analytics.
Related Programs
- Graduate Certificate in Accountancy
Leverage a Truly Global Alumni Network
GW Business’s extensive, international network of more than 60,000 alumni spans not only six continents, but endless industries around the globe, from Fortune 500 companies to dynamic startups. Our alumni regularly open doors for current students and fellow alumni, providing them with firsthand experiential learning, connections, mentorship and—yes—career opportunities. Here are just some of the 260+ organizations where GW School of Business alumni are advancing their exciting careers:
The GW School of Business Offers More
Customization
Take advantage of more than 250 program possibilities to create a graduate business education that fits your goals.
Flexibility
Whether on-campus or online, part-time or full-time, balance your career and personal obligations on your own time.
Global Reach
Our wide range of faculty, hands-on international experiences, and global influence provide an education that knows no bounds.
Connection
Gain the opportunities that come with a network of internationally recognized professionals, resources, and 60,000 alumni across the globe.