MA Accounting (One year)
This Accounting programme at Maynooth University provides students with the key competencies required by a professional accountant in an ever-changing business and ethical environment.
Duration
1 year
Starting Date
September
Tuition Fee
€15,000 per full
Location
Maynooth, Ireland
The programme
This one-year Accounting programme at Maynooth University is designed for students who have taken an Accounting focused Business degree and have full CAP1 exemptions. The MA Accounting is accredited by Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Successful graduates have exemption from CAP 2 examinations (CAI) and AA (ACCA).
Students will be encouraged to develop critical and analytical skills and apply their knowledge to unstructured situations. Class sizes are small, facilitating meaningful class discussion and one to one contact where appropriate. We continually review and modify course content to ensure that the content and direction of all course modules also help prepare students for the final stages of the professional accounting examinations.
Career Options
While graduates are likely to be primarily focused on a professional accountancy qualification, our accounting programmes prepare students for a variety of careers both in the private and public sectors in every industry. Graduates are typically employed by the leading accounting firms. Career options include accountant in industry, finance director, managing director, management consultant, liquidator/receiver, financial analyst, stockbroker, tax consultant, treasury consultant and teacher.
Courses Included
- Auditing & Assurance
- Management Accounting And Strategic Finance
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Advanced Taxation
- Case Studies In Accounting