If you’re exploring accounting or taxation careers but you’re not sure which graduate accounting program is the best fit, we have answers.
Kelley Indianapolis graduate accounting options
Master of Science in Accounting (MSA)
Advance your career while you prepare for the CPA exam. Depending on the demands of your personal and professional life, you can pursue the MSA as a full-time or part-time student.
Graduate Certificate in Accounting
This certificate covers essential and advanced accounting topics, providing the academic foundation to qualify for the CPA exam. You can then decide if you want to continue stacking credits toward the MSA.
Graduate Certificate in Internal Audit
This graduate certificate qualifies you for a role in internal auditing, evaluating a company’s finances or operations.
Kelley Indianapolis taxation options
Graduate Certificate in Taxation
Set yourself apart from other tax professionals as you seek advanced roles in taxation. This Graduate Certificate prepares you for several career opportunities:
- Consultant
- Financial analyst
- Tax advisor
- Tax auditor
- Tax attorney
Certification exams
Our Graduate Accounting Programs train you to successfully pass the certification exams needed for in-demand accounting and auditing roles.
CIA
With this globally recognized certification for internal auditors, you will have the qualifications you need to conduct internal audits for any organization across the globe.
CPA
Get the deeper knowledge as well as the additional credit hours you need to pass the CPA exam and become a licensed CPA in Indiana.
Who hires Kelleys?
With a master's degree or graduate certificate from Kelley Indianapolis, you’ll be in demand for a range of rewarding careers. Companies that hire our graduate students include:
- Big 4 accounting firms
- Regional accounting firms
- Local accounting firms
- Major corporations
- Governmental agencies
- Student entrepreneurs who launch their own businesses


Build your career in downtown Indianapolis
Indianapolis is home to numerous corporate and private organizations that hire Kelley Indianapolis students and graduates. These include:
- EY
- Deloitte
- PriceWaterhouseCoopers
- KPMG
- BKD
- Crowe
- Katz, Sapper & MIller
- Somerset
- Cummins
- Eli Lilly and Company

“The MSA gave me the opportunity to choose my path through tax and accounting while gaining a well-rounded education.”
Madelyn Heron, MSA’22Tax Senior at EY
Questions? We're here to help.
Email us at ksbigap@iu.edu to create a customized accounting degree path to meet your career goals.

