Master's in Accountancy Career Outcomes
The master's in accounting program prepares you to begin a purposeful career. Our MSA graduates land jobs domestically and internationally as financial advisors, forensic accountants, consultants, and more. Many work at prestigious companies such as Deloitte, DuPont, EY, GE, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, KPMG, and Tencent.
Gain skills for success
As an MSA student, you will benefit from a team of professionals dedicated to supporting your success through services that include résumé review, practice interviews, one-on-one advising, career fair preparation, company information sessions, and virtual alumni conversations.
Connect to top companies
Gies Business MSA graduates have accepted positions from leading companies throughout the US.
Top Employers of MSA Graduates
- Crowe
- Deloitte
- Driscoll’s
- EY
- Far East Holding Group
- Goldman Sachs
- Grant Thornton
- Harry Lin CPA
- HLS Global
To view more employers, please download the career outcomes report.
Positions Held by MSA Graduates
- Accountant
- Associate Auditor
- Audit and Assurance Assistant
- Audit Assistant
- Audit Associate
- Auditor
- Chief Financial Officer
- Federal Tax Staff
- Financial Analyst
To view more positions, please download the career outcomes report.
Meet MSA alumni
"Coming from a non-accounting background, the MSA program at Gies opened doors I never imagined possible. With top-notch professors and dedicated career services, its global reputation draws in top firms, and its focus on lifelong learning ensures ongoing personal and professional growth."
Aiden Baek
MSA '24
"The career fairs, the employer showcases, and Career and Professional Development team at Gies played a huge role in my job search. I was fortunate to receive multiple compelling job offers from industry-leading firms, including the big fours."
Ayush Tamotia
MSA '23
"Having come from a very small women's liberal arts college, with less than 800 undergraduate students, I chose Illinois and the MSA program for the large University experience, well-known reputation in industry, and unmatched career services team to help prepare me for a career in business."
Shawna Varela
MSA '21
Career development from the start
Before you even get to campus, you’ll take part in the Gies Professional Pathway Foundations Certificate Program, which is designed to help you better understand your skills, your interests, and the types of careers that are a good fit for you. The program helps you explore careers that align with your personal goals and values – and sets you on a path for success, right from the start.
Support along your journey
No matter your career interests, our experienced career and professional development staff help you prepare for the next step in your career journey and be more competitive in the job market:
- Résumé, LinkedIn profile, and cover letter reviews
- In-person interview workshops and practice
- Digital and virtual interviewing platform
- Case interview resources
- One-on-one advising
- Online platform access and guidance
- Company information sessions
- Virtual alumni conversations