Cork University Business School MAcc Accounting
Cork University Business School

Cork University Business School

MAcc Accounting

Cork, Ireland

MSc

1 year

English

Full time

EUR 19,300 / per year **

On-Campus

* EU closing date: rolling deadline | Non-EU closing date: open until all places have been filled or no later than 30 June

** Non-EU fee | EU fee: €10,640

Key Summary

    About : The Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program focuses on developing advanced accounting skills and knowledge. This program typically requires 1 year of full-time study, equipping students with expertise in areas like financial reporting, auditing, and taxation. Students will engage in practical experiences and case studies, preparing them for real-world challenges in accounting.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various careers, including positions as certified public accountants (CPAs), accounting managers, tax consultants, and financial analysts. The program prepares students for diverse roles within public accounting firms, corporate finance, and government positions in accounting and auditing.

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, MAcc 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.

Why Choose this Course

The course prepares you for employment as a trainee accountant and it has been designed with significant contributions from partners, directors, and training managers in major accounting firms.

Each of the 'Big 4' firms (Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, and PwC) has indicated a willingness to support students who wish to complete the MAcc at UCC prior to undertaking professional training.

Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting - NFQ Level 9, Major Award

Students who successfully achieve the pass standard in Part I may opt not to proceed to Part II and may opt instead to be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting.

Read more on the institution's website