Today's accounting and finance professionals must possess knowledge, experience, and a well-developed set of technical and critical thinking skills to meet the challenges of a wide range of business environments.

These challenges are addressed by the Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) program at Wake Forest University. The MSA program prepares students for a variety of careers in accounting and financial management.   All students participate in intensive coursework, seminars and case-based research to prepare for a career in auditing, tax consulting, investment banking, or financial consulting.   Unique to our MSA program, we offer a career track in Transaction Services and specialized forensic accounting courses taught by faculty members who are subject-matter experts.  As an MSA student, you will acquire the aptitude necessary to succeed at top public accounting firms and major corporations worldwide.  Many MSA students receive significant merit-based scholarships in order to pursue their education at Wake Forest University.

According to recruiters, Wake Forest University is considered a premier recruiting school for the Big 4 accounting firms.  In addition, the MSA program is AACSB accredited in business, with a special accreditation in accounting.