Accelerated Master's

PlusOne in Accounting

Jumpstart your master’s studies—developing analytics skills and specialized knowledge in audit or tax with CPA-aligned coursework.

How to apply
Contact your undergraduate advisor
Accounting student

Program details

  • Commitment

    Bachelor's + 1 grad term

  • Entry Terms

    Fall

  • Visa Compliant

    Yes

  • STEM-designated

    No

  • Locations

    Boston

  • Eligible students

    Academically outstanding business majors

This program is ideal for

Top BSBA or BSIB students pursuing a concentration in accounting.

Aspiring auditors or tax accountants seeking specialized expertise.

Accounting undergrads looking to level up before pursuing CPA licensure.

Application deadlines

Find your advisor

Nov. 15

Fall senior year start

You must meet with your undergraduate academic advisor before submitting an application—ideally during your sophomore year or first term as a junior. Careful curriculum planning is essential to ensure you're eligible and ready to start your master's-level coursework.

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Fast-track your accounting expertise

  • Take graduate courses during your senior year that count toward both degrees, completing your master's in less time.
  • Build advanced accounting knowledge and in-demand analytics skills.
  • Choose a focused track in Audit or Tax to match your career goals.
  • Follow a curriculum shaped by top firms to meet evolving industry needs.

Program details

Our PlusOne MS in Accounting program is designed for ambitious, academically outstanding students who want to accelerate their career in the field. The program allows you to take up to 16 graduate credits during your senior year and apply those credits toward both your bachelor's and master's degrees.

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Prior to the Fall start of your senior year

You must complete the following courses:

  • ACCT 1201 – Financial Accounting
  • ACCT 2301 – Managerial Accounting
  • ACCT 3401 – Financial Reporting I
  • ACCT 4501 – Financial Reporting II
  • Dependent on specialization, complete either:
    • ACCT 4412 – Auditing and Other Assurance Services
    • ACCT 4414 – Income Tax Determination and Planning

Prior to completing your undergraduate degree

You must complete the following courses:

  • ACCT 3304 – Business Law and Professional Ethics
  • ACCT 4412 – Auditing and Other Assurance Services
  • ACCT 4414 – Income Tax Determination and Planning

In your Fall term as a senior, you may take the following graduate-level courses. Credit sharing courses will count towards both undergraduate and graduate degree requirements. Credit hours are counted only once and applied to your undergraduate degree. 134 credits at undergraduate level is required to earn the 150 credits via the PlusOne program.

  • ACCT 6204 – Financial Reporting for Integrated Multinational Enterprises
  • ACCT 6253 – Ethics in Accounting
  • ACCT 6216 – Government & Non-Profit Accounting

Audit specialization coursework:

  • ACCT 5255 – Forensic Accounting
  • ACCT 6217 – Corporate Governance

Tax specialization coursework:

  • ACCT 6243 – Advanced Flow-Through Entities
  • ACCT 6292 – Tax Research, Practice, & Ethics

After graduating in May, you'll complete the following to earn your MS in Accounting:

  • Summer 1
    • ACCT 6203 – Business Entity Taxation
    • ACCT 6207 – Contemporary & Emerging Issues in Financial Reporting
    • ACCT 6229 – Foreign Currency Transactions
  • Summer 2
    • ACCT 6254 – Accounting Research & Communication
    • Audit specialization
      • ACCT 5256 – Internal Auditing
      • ACCT 6205 – Auditing in a Big Data Environment
    • Tax specialization
      • ACCT 6231 – Corporations & Shareholders
      • ACCT 6235 – Partners & Partnerships

D'Amore-McKim undergraduates—especially those who have completed a co-op—know that we excel at blending classroom instruction and academic theory with experience-powered learning. In fact, some of your most valuable learning experiences happen outside the formal curriculum. Make the most of these graduate-level opportunities to broaden your knowledge.

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    DATA Club

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    Graduate Consulting Club

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Starting the conversation with your undergraduate advisor ensures you can map out your classes and fit them into your schedule. Together, you'll review the application requirements and select appropriate classes to take full advantage of this opportunity.

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PlusOne advantages

Northeastern's PlusOne program lets you take up to 16 graduate credits during your senior year while still enrolled as an undergraduate. These credits will count toward both your bachelor's and master's degrees—saving you time and money. You'll pay the lower undergraduate tuition rate for these graduate courses, then complete your remaining master's coursework in a single post-bachelor's term as a graduate student.

Faculty & learning

Our world-class faculty bring years of experience, innovative leadership, and global perspectives to their teaching and are dedicated to preparing you for success in a rapidly evolving business world. You'll learn from professors of practice with deep experience at Big 4 and top accounting firms, as well as from the nation's leading behavioral accounting research group.

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Careers & support

You'll receive personalized career support from the Graduate School of Professional Accounting's student services team. They'll work with you one-on-one on professional goals and connect you with the right opportunities through their strong employer relationships. Through networking events and learning opportunities, you'll continue to grow professionally—both in and out of the classroom.

Alumni network

One of the most valuable benefits of earning your master's degree from D'Amore-McKim is the chance to become part of our elite alumni network—more than 62,800 members strong across 154 countries—who regularly connect through events, programs, services, chapters, volunteering, and more. As a graduate of the Graduate School of Professional Accounting, you'll also join a close-knit, 4,000+ member alumni community known for mentoring students and opening doors at top accounting firms.

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Student voices

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MSA PlusOne Student Portrait

Graduating with a BA, MS, and professional experience in four years

“Starting on this path so early meant that I could take classes at a pace that worked for me. I will graduate with my master's, undergrad, and co-op experience, all at an average four-year college pace, which no other university could offer me.” – Lauren Olin, Bachelor's in Business Administration'21, MS in Accounting'22
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From the MSA PlusOne to a New Career at PwC

“Today, I am proud to say that I was able to graduate from undergrad in four and a half years with over one year of full-time work experience at a Big Four accounting firm, and half of my master's degree already complete.” – Kristin Secchia, Master's in Accounting'19, Bachelor's in Business Administration'18
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A business leader borne from the PlusOne in Accounting

“I was able to leverage the analytical skills I learned through my education in accounting to pursue a new career in talent acquisition.” – Steven Fingar, PlusOne MS in Accounting'17, BS in Business Administration'16.

How to apply

3.0+ cumulative GPA

Application requirements include a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA.

3.25+ accounting GPA

Applicants must achieve a 3.25 minimum GPA in accounting coursework.

1+ co-ops

Applicants must successfully complete one six-month co-op.

Application steps

  1. Discuss your plans with an academic advisor to ensure all prerequisites have been satisfied.
  2. Create a new account for PlusOne in Accounting by completing the PlusOne Inquiry Form.
  3. You will receive an email with a link to the PlusOne application; further instructions will be provided.
  4. Once your application is underway, select “Program – PlusOne in Accounting, Entry Term – Summer I Post-BSBA Graduation”.
  5. Complete the application and submit when ready.

Required materials

  1. Application form
  2. Personal statement essay
  3. Two letters of recommendation (co-op supervisor(s) or faculty)
  4. Resumé
  5. Academic transcript(s) from all undergraduate schools attended*

*For Northeastern transcripts, please submit your unofficial transcript found in your Student Hub.