Careers, Internships, and CPA

The Tools to Transform Your Career

Accountants and tax professionals have entered the ranks of the C-suite—leveraging their expertise and business insight to take positions as vice presidents, CFOs, and CEOs.

The Kelley Indianapolis graduate accounting programs help you develop the skills, business acumen, and professional network to enhance the value you bring to your company or to take the next big step in your career.

Career-focused Curriculum

Our flexible curriculum for both the MS in Accounting and the MS in Taxation allows you to shape your degree to match your goals.

Choose courses that specifically help you prepare for the CPA exam or design your degree to open doors in accounting, taxation, investment services, finance, or corporate accounting.

Career Ready

Accounting firms are hiring—here in the United States and around the world. Kelley Indianapolis helps you land an internship and launch your career.

On the path to CFO or CEO, and depending on your academic preparation, your career choices may include:

  • Auditor
  • Business system analyst
  • Financial analyst
  • Consultant
  • Tax advisor
  • Controller
  • Investment banker

Here’s a sampling of what you might expect to earn with in MS in Accounting or an MS in Taxation:

Public Accounting Corporate Accounting

Auditor at a large firm:

  • 1 to 3 years experience: $58,750–$74,250
  • Senior Auditor: $71,000–$92,250
  • Senior Manager: $108,000 – $171,750

Mid-sized company:

  • Budget Analyst, up to 1 year experience: $36,750–$45,500
  • Chief Financial Officer: $129,500—$182,250 

Tax services at mid-sized firm:

  • 1 to 3 years experience: $53,000–$67,250
  • Senior Auditor: $65,000–$85,500
  • Senior Manager: $99,000–$149,000

Large company:

  • Senior Internal Auditor: $71,750–$94,000
  • Controller: $142,750–$199,000
  • Chief Financial Officer: $271,250–$395,500

Data from the 2012 Robert Half Salary Guide.