Course description
The Master of Science in Accountancy is tailored to qualify you to take the New York State
C.P.A. examination and become a licensed accountant. Simon has the second-highest passing
percentage for the C.P.A. exam of New York-based schools that offer an advanced degree
program.
Accounting Research and Scholarship
The Accounting faculty publishes the Journal of Accounting and Economics, a leading academic
journal in the field. Simon faculty members serve on boards of major corporations, financial
institutions, law firms and government agencies, such as the Securities and Exchange
Commission. They are also involved in advising and interacting with both the international
business community and government and regulatory bodies in areas such as appropriate
accounting practices.
Accounting Rankings:
• Ranked No. 10 by corporate recruiters in BusinessWeek, December 2008
• Ranked No. 29 by U.S. News & World Report, April 2009
• Simon is first in the world in highest certified management accountant exam
pass rate*
*Data compiled by The Institute of Certified Management Accountants
Careers in Accounting
M.S. Accountancy students are generally interested in working in public accounting
to qualify for C.P.A. licensure in New York State. Some candidates may also pursue
employment within a corporate accounting role. Recent employers of M.S. Accountancy
candidates include:
• Credit Suisse First Boston
• DeJoy, Knauf & Blood L.L.P.
• Ernst & Young
• Goldman Sachs
• KPMG International
• PricewaterhouseCoopers L.L.P.
• Procter & Gamble
Internships
Full-time M.S. Accountancy students have two available tracks for the completion of
their studies:
• 11-month program of study starting in the summer (non-internship track)
• 17-month program of study starting in the summer (internship track)
A student is eligible to seek an internship by selecting the longer track to complete
the degree, but this does not guarantee placement in an internship. International
students must maintain their F-1 or J-1 student visa status and should consult with the
University of Rochester’s International Services Office on questions of the impact of an
internship search, especially related to the timing of when he or she may be eligible
for paid, off-campus employment and whether or not he or she is eligible to use
Curricular Practical Training.
