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Earn a 100% online M.S. in Accounting-Taxation in as few as 17 months
Learn to decipher the numbers and communicate your findings with confidence and clarity in Franklin’s M.S. in Accounting with a focus in Taxation. The 17-month, online program provides hands-on experience with tax returns, tax research, tax memos and tax planning.
M.S. in Accounting Program Overview
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Fall 2026
Sep 28, 2026Spring 2027
Jan 4, 2027Feb 15, 2027
Summer 2027
May 17, 2027Fall 2027
Aug 16, 2027Sep 27, 2027
Spring 2028
Jan 3, 2028Feb 14, 2028
Start dates for individual programs may vary and are subject to change. Please request free information & speak with an admission advisor for the latest program start dates.
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The Ross College of Business at Franklin University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a listing of accredited programs, click here.
Click here to see our IACBE Public Disclosure of Student Achievement.
The Ross College of Business at Franklin University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a listing of accredited programs, click here.
Click here to see our IACBE Public Disclosure of Student Achievement.
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About Franklin University
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Get the support you need to achieve your goals at Franklin. Our streamlined processes and easy access to free academic support resources, minimize the obstacles standing between you and your degree. Accredited, nonprofit and wholly focused on adult learners for more than 120 years, Franklin makes it possible for you to earn an employer-respected degree 100% online.