Accounting
A Masters Programme in Accounting provides students with the key competencies required by a professional accountant in an ever-changing business and ethical environment. This 1-year/2 year option programme is designed for students who have taken an Accounting focused Business degree and have full CAP1 exemptions.
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | National University of Ireland | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time or 2 year full-time option. The modules are timetabled Monday to Friday.
Entry Requirements
Applicants will normally be expected to have achieved a 2.1 result or better in the BA Accounting and Finance, BBS Business and Accounting or BCL Law and Accounting programmes at Maynooth University or an equivalent degree programme and full CAP 1 exemptions. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
Minimum English language requirements:
Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants..
Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850
Careers / Further progression
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.
Further information
Course Commences: September 2024
Closing Date : 30 June 2024
Apply now for Postgraduate Entry 2024/25.
PAC is an online application system that allows applicants, for a fee of €50, to apply for one taught programme (a second choice programme can be added, this will only be reviewed if your primary choice is unsuccessful) or one research programme at Maynooth University. Programme selection can be from any of our Taught Masters, Postgraduate Diplomas or Certificate or Research courses. The application fee is paid directly to PAC.
Before you submit an application through PAC, please review the course finder so you know what course you are applying for and what date it closes for applications.
Applications for all Maynooth University postgraduate programmes must be made online through the Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC) at www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity
Applications for all Maynooth University postgraduate programmes must be made online through the Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC) at www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity
PAC Code
MH28D - One Year
MH30D - Two Year Option
The following information should be forwarded to PAC, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway or uploaded to your online application form:
Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide two academic references and a copy of birth certificate or valid passport.
A Masters Programme in Accounting provides students with the key competencies required by a professional accountant in an ever-changing business and ethical environment. This one-year/2 year option programme 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.
For details on module overviews, learning outcomes, teaching and learning methods and assessment please visit https://apps.maynoothuniversity.ie/courses/?TARGET=MODULE&MODE=VIEW&MODULE_CODE=AC601&YEAR=2022
On completion of this programme students will have:
- A knowledge and appreciation of the audit and assurance process in the context of the professional regulatory environment.
- An understanding of advanced financial and management accounting skills with particular reference to medium/large corporate entities.
- An ability to prepare financial statements for corporate entities and groups in accordance with IFRS and relevant legislation.
- Developed knowledge and skills to deal with routine issues in Corporation Tax, Capital Acquisitions Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Income tax, Stamp duty and VAT.
- Completed a 9000 word thesis entailing original research on a topic in Accounting or a related field
- An understanding of key areas of the current financial environment in which accountants operate through exploring real life working scenarios.
Programme Director Fionnuala Doris
Tel +353 (0) 1 474 7587
Email Fionnuala.Doris@mu.ie / business@mu.ie
Website https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/school-business
Address School of Business, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, W23 WK26