The goal of the Master of Professional Accounting Degree from Strayer University is to allow students to advance their training in specific areas of interest within the field of professional accounting. Students in this program will typically have completed a Bachelor or Science or Arts in Professional Accounting or general accounting, as well as have work experience in the field. The Masters program addresses advanced principles and practices in all areas of accounting for small and large businesses, non-profit organizations as well a government agencies.

The emphasis in the Master's program is to develop leadership and management skills in addition to the advanced accounting skills. The program will include courses on tax law, accounting legal and ethical issues, management and financial planning, budget development and financial reporting.