Recommendations for a Masters in Taxation?

[Jonathan Whatley]

Ethan,

The Gies Business School at the University of Illinois has a 9 month/1 year Masters in Accounting Science. Taxation is one of two available concentrations and they also have a masters level certificate.

UIUC is pretty well regarded and the alumni association is not bad for job connections.

The Gies Master of Accounting Science (MAS) appears to be exclusively on-campus. The Gies MS in Accountancy (MSA) is available in online (also styled iMSA) or on-campus formats. The iMSA doesn’t have an accounting concentration, though you can include a four-course embedded graduate certificate in taxation.

[FireMedic_Philosopher]

Ethan,

The Gies Business School at the University of Illinois has a 9 month/1 year Masters in Accounting Science. Taxation is one of two available concentrations and they also have a masters level certificate.

UIUC is pretty well regarded and the alumni association is not bad for job connections.

The Gies Master of Accounting Science (MAS) appears to be exclusively on-campus. The Gies MS in Accountancy (MSA) is available in online (also styled iMSA) or on-campus formats. The iMSA doesn’t have an accounting concentration, though you can include a four-course embedded graduate certificate in taxation.

I actually caught the error and edited that when I added the weblinks. In the case of the IMSA, you can complete one of the certificates as part of the program and that serves as your concentration. You were too quick for me this morning Jon.

[EthanMDFN]

Ethan,

The Gies Business School at the University of Illinois has a Masters in Accounting. ( 9 months long in person or 18 months if online) Taxation is one of the available concentrations... and they also have several relevant masters level certificates (all of which transfer into the masters) in areas like Analytics, CPA prep, and Taxation.

They also have a separate in person Masters in Accounting Science, with concentrations in IT, Auditing, and a few other STEM fields.

UIUC is pretty well regarded (#3 for accounting) and the alumni association is not bad for job connections.

https://giesbusiness.illinois.edu/academ...accounting

https://giesonline.illinois.edu/explore-...accounting

https://giesonline.illinois.edu/accounti...rtificates

Hello,

     Back in November I was considering that program as well as UNC but I hesitated and did not apply before the deadline, and while I could try to apply now for a later term or whatever I think I am close to having the accounting side of things figured out as I have found a few programs that seem to be ideal for speed. I am relatively sure on the double degree thing. Admittedly, the elite/school prestige thing is something that has made me think a lot and will probably be a source of regret for me in the future since it does feel like I am shooting myself in the foot by not waiting or shooting for higher ranked programs. Though, of course, prestige is not everything but still stings a little.

 The data analytics certificate for accounting looks interesting and something I will have to keep in mind (the tuition seems a little high as well...), as well as a few of the other business certificates so I definitely appreciate the shout there. I am a little skeptical of how they would be seen by employers however, so I was wondering if you have any input on how certificates might be seen by employers?  Another note on UIUC specifically, is I have already taken most if not all of the core classes for the iMSA, so the vagueness of the curriculum (substitutions) put me off a little when I was seriously considering it a few months ago.

[HogwartsSchool]

I have not done VITA as I admittedly did not focus on the career side of things until around June/July, Springfield is about two hours away and I did commute there for a class this past semester so while not ideal, it is definitely doable so I will see about reaching out to them. I thought I mentioned it but looking back apparently I did not, I am studying for the EA at the moment, though I am not sure I will be able to complete it this testing cycle.

Definitely a good call out on the PhD stuff, admittedly I do not have a very strong math background (College algebra was all that was needed for my degree, so may need to touch up on that) and I took both macro and micro econ. Admittedly, my concern with a lot of the doctorate stuff is the admission rates tend to be quite low which scares me a bit (I was sweating when applying to a 79% acceptance rate school lol). I highly doubt I would do well on the GMAT or be able to get a lot of research experience, but since this would be at least a year or two out I can work towards those. So, if I go that route I may not be able to stay local, or have to do a hybrid program (I had a lot of professors do hybrid programs like at Oklahoma State University). I would like to have the option to go into teaching so that is another reason (because even if a doctorate is not required having the previous experience as at least an assistant...) why I would like to go for one. 

Once again thank you for the links! I will definitely be looking more into the programs and the volunteer link!

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Hello! I recently received my BS in Accounting from Missouri State and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for MTAX/MST/MT etc. programs. My only hard requirements are online and AACSB, as I would like to start as soon as possible and admittedly have procrastinated applications a bit. Current options that seem appealing to me are Widener (for Taxation and Financial Planning specifically) and St. Johns, though St Johns seems to have "conflicting" information regarding the deadlines. So I was wondering if anyone had experience/recommendations/comments with regard to this type of program. Thanks!

Why Tax, which part of tax do you enjoy? There's no right or wrong answer but curious. You have been probably exposed to 2-3 tax courses when you got your BS in Accounting? 

The reasons I ask. getting a MTAX/MST/MT is going to provide a deep dive into tax accounting but lack any formal tax law education. I would suggest you spend some time researching tax law to understand the differences.

Admittedly, for me it is more about what there is demand for locally and also what would allow me to "make a difference", which may sound cliche but I have seen many people I know and a few local businesses get screwed due to improper tax stuff. I only had to take one tax course for my Bachelor's (though a few other classes had dedicated sections for things like payroll tax and such) and I am studying for the EA, but as I said it is not out of pure passion for tax (though I definitely prefer it to audit material) but rather what I feel would work best for me in my current locale. Good call out on the law part of things, from the curriculums I have looked at it seems like there is a decent amount of coverage but I will definitely try to keep an eye out on that end.

Messed up the formatting a little so I may have done the replies wrong in this case...whoops

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Trying to figure out "demand for locally" is near impossible because where will you be in 5 or 10 years is an unknown. You should be thinking about demand on a national level.

[FireMedic_Philosopher]

Here is another option that is specifically a MS in Tax... 1 year program, all online.

https://www.newhaven.edu/business/gradua.../index.php

[EthanMDFN]

Here is another option that is specifically a MS in Tax... 1 year program, all online.

https://www.newhaven.edu/business/gradua.../index.php

I have been seriously looking at New Haven for the past week or so and I think it might be the best for me because the course rotation seems pretty good....still waiting on a letter of rec from a professor though since I think the app. deadline is soon and it needs too.

[Stonybeach]

https://catalog.apus.edu/graduate/academ.../#overview