Take Your Career to Next Level
Our M.S. in Accounting students enroll in our program to prepare themselves for the next stage of their professional life. Whether it's obtaining your CPA license, increasing your marketability or obtaining essential competencies, all of our students are career focused. Wherever you are in your career path, our program gives you access to career services and networking opportunities that you can tailor to your specific needs.
Career and Professional Development
Career and Professional Development (CPD) is your on-campus resource for obtaining the knowledge, skills and professional contacts needed to succeed outside of the classroom. Even if you are fully employed and thrilled with your current job, CPD offers a wealth of information and learning opportunities that will be immensely valuable to you throughout your professional life.
Accounting Society
The LMU Accounting Society provides accounting and taxation students with access to job opportunities and career services tailored specifically to their needs. It provides professional development and career insights across public accounting, industry, government, and education. Key events include a "Meet the Firms" career fair each semester, networking and social events, and a popular spring banquet celebrating accounting awards and scholarships.
CPA Exam Preparation
LMU's College of Business Administration prepares students for the California CPA Exam through personalized advising with your program's faculty director, including one-on-one meetings to stay on track. Graduate accounting students may also take "Advanced Problem Solving and Analysis" (ACCT 6196), a CPA Exam-focused elective that counts toward your degree. Students additionally receive subsidized access to Becker CPA Exam Prep, featuring practice questions, mock exams, and video-based instruction.
Connected Student and Alumni Community
The LMU College of Business Administration network is a diverse group that spans countries, industries and businesses. The relationships forged with other students, professors and advisors continue beyond graduation and establish a valuable network for ongoing advancement. Our Centers of Excellence and student-led organizations sponsor numerous events throughout the year including guest speakers, workshops and networking opportunities.