Master of Accountancy in Taxation

The Master of Accountancy in Taxation program is a 30-credit program that is real-world focused, technologically sophisticated, and attentive to the interplay of taxation around the globe. Industry leaders developed this curriculum, which will provide you with a competitive advantage in the field of taxation, while satisfying the 150-hour credit requirement for the New Jersey CPA exam.

Improve and refine your technical abilities in taxationThe Rutgers Business School Master of Accountancy in Taxation is a 30-credit, online-hybrid, part-time program designed to provide accounting professionals with a competitive edge while meeting the demand for highly skilled practitioners with the knowledge and expertise to develop and implement successful tax strategies for working professionals seeking to prepare for the CPA exam or for current CPAs seeking to advance their careers.

Ranked #5 Master in Taxation program in the U.S. by Accounting Degree Review, the program focuses on developing strong analytical, research, and communication skills in graduates who possess the ability to recognize and leverage the interrelations among business, finance, and taxation.

Curriculum

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Faculty Profile: Jay Soled

Professor Soled is the Director of the Master of Accountancy in Taxation program. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey, the U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, and New York. He is a member of the Essex County (Section of Taxation) and American Bar

Associations. A magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Haverford College, he holds a Juris Doctor degree from University of Michigan School of Law, cum laude, and a Master of Laws degree in Taxation from the New York University School of Law where he was an editor of the Tax Law Review.

Over his tenure at Rutgers, Professor Soled has a flare for the classroom. The recipient of five teaching awards, he brings animation to what others might think is a dry subject. Aside from having written numerous law review articles, books, and op-eds, Professor Soled has been featured as a tax expert on several television shows and radio programs. Professor Soled has also been an expert witness in close to a dozen tax matter controversies.Most classes will be taken

at our Newark campus, conveniently located just a

few blocks from the Newark Penn and Broad Street

train stations. business.rutgers.edu/taxation

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Master of Accountancy in Taxation

Sampling of Courses

The program imparts a basic knowledge of the major technical, conceptual, and research issues in the area of tax and taxation, and provides training in the practical and procedural aspects of taxation. You will also explore the ethical and legal obligations of practicing in the area of taxation, and collaborating with the Rutgers University-Newark School of Law, will have the opportunity to take some of these courses at the law school.

Courses include:

• Corporate Income Taxation

• Ethics in Business

• Federal Income Taxation

• Business Law for Managers and Entrepreneurs

• Partnership Taxation

• Regulation of Tax Practice

• Tax Practice and Procedures

• Consolidated Returns

• Pension and Profit-Sharing Plans

• Tax-Exempt Entities

Career Outcomes

Program Quick FactsProgram: Part-time

Credits: 30 credits

Application Deadlines: Fall: Aug. 1 | Spring: Jan. 12 | Summer: May 1

Program Costs based on 2019-2020 Tuition Rates* (*additional university fees may apply):

Part Time: $1,155 per credit (NJ resident) $2,004 per credit (out-of-state resident)

How to ApplyApply online: business.rutgers.edu/taxation/admissions

Please visit business.rutgers.edu to learn about upcoming information sessions and open houses.

ContactPhone: 973-353-1234 Email: admit@business.rutgers.edu

Designed for professionals who have already begun

their careers, and are looking to advance in the

field of taxation.

“In every single class, I gained a tremendous amount of tax knowledge, and I am able to apply what I learned to resolve tax issues that I regularly encounter in my daily work life.”

– Fang Chen, NJM Insurance Group

As a top 50 Master in Taxation program globally, according to Eduniversal, graduates are highly sought by all major accounting firms and corporations as evidenced by the fact that some of the most prestigious firms have hired our graduates, including; EisnerAmper, CohnReznick, WithumSmith + Brown, and the Big 4.