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MA Accounting

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MA Accounting

University College Cork
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    1st year fees
  • 90
    CREDITS
  • Campus
    BASED
  • Masters
    DEGREE
  • 1 year
    DURATION

Introduction

This one-year full-time course offers a postgraduate route to a career in professional accounting. It offers you the chance to complete much of the study and examination requirements involved in qualifying as an accountant. Upon successful completion of all requirements of the course, you will gain full exemption from all but the Final Admitting Examination (FAE) of Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI).

The course offers more than exemptions. As well as intensive tuition in the core technical materials assessed in the professional examinations, you will gain exposure to the emerging contemporary issues in accounting and finance that will shape your working environment and the future economy. Personal competencies and skills in commercial judgment are also developed to give you a competitive edge as you embark on your career in accounting. In addition, M Acc graduates qualify for exemption from all papers in part 1 of the AITI Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) qualification.

Students take a total of 90 credits. Part I consists of taught modules to the value of 60 credits. Part II consists of 30 credits devoted to the development of independent research skills relevant to the work of a modern professional accountant in practice, industry and financial services.

Admission Requirements

To apply for this course you must have:

  • at least a Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8)
    with a significant accounting specialisation AND expect to qualify for exemption from the CA Proficiency 1 examination of Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI)

Courses Units

You need to complete 90 credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://www.ucc.ie/en/ckl26/

More Information

  • The accounting profession is the largest single employer of graduates in Ireland
  • An accounting qualification is a primary entry route to senior roles in general management
  • Opportunities in the financial services sector internationally have provided a demand for accountants qualifying in Ireland far in excess of the requirements of professional practice alone
  • Irish-qualified accountants are in demand to fill varied roles worldwide

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