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The Master of Science in Taxation, a dual AACSB-accredited program in both business and accounting, equips students for career entry or advancement in tax departments of law firms, CPA firms, corporations, and government tax agencies. This program enables students to develop specialized tax expertise, covering: professional ethics, advanced research capabilities, improved written and verbal communication abilities, and effective teamwork. It fulfills California's 150-hour CPA licensure requirement. Often called the language of business, accounting fundamentally involves documenting, categorizing, analyzing, and interpreting an organization's financial information. This data serves crucial stakeholders such as managers, investors, and other interested parties. Accounting supports decision-making by tracking resource utilization and obligations, evaluating performance, exploring alternative strategies, assessing tax implications, and offering investor confidence. In today's rapidly changing business landscape, dependable financial information is essential for making informed choices about resource allocation. Consequently, accounting holds vital importance within our economic and social frameworks.