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MASTER OF ARTS - ACCOUNTING

Qualification: MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ Level:
Course code: MAF2
CAO/PAC code: MHH72
Closing date: 30 August 2020

	Details
	This is a two-year full-time programme designed for honours graduates who may not have taken major accounting specialisms in their undergraduate studies, but who wish to pursue a professional accounting qualification. First year students are required to achieve an average of at least 60% in their first year modules to remain on the course. One of the principal objectives of the programme is that graduates will, on successful completion of the programme, have entitlement to CAP1 and CAP2 exemptions and equivalent exemptions from other professional accountancy bodies. The Accounting Group were delighted with their success at the Irish Accountancy Awards 2017 being declared winners of the Excellence in Education and Training category. The award recognises excellence in the delivery and development of knowledge and skills in the Accountancy Profession. Commences September

Details

This is a two-year full-time programme designed for honours graduates who may not have taken major accounting specialisms in their undergraduate studies, but who wish to pursue a professional accounting qualification. First year students are required to achieve an average of at least 60% in their first year modules to remain on the course. One of the principal objectives of the programme is that graduates will, on successful completion of the programme, have entitlement to CAP1 and CAP2 exemptions and equivalent exemptions from other professional accountancy bodies.

The Accounting Group were delighted with their success at the Irish Accountancy Awards 2017 being declared winners of the Excellence in Education and Training category. The award recognises excellence in the delivery and development of knowledge and skills in the Accountancy Profession.

Commences
September

	Entry requirements
	A high 2.2 undergraduate degree in any subject. No prior knowledge of accounting required. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level. Minimum English language requirements: IELTS: 6.5 minimum overall score TOEFL (Paper based test): 585 TOEFL (Internet based test): 95 PTE (Pearson): 62 Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850

Entry requirements

	How to apply
	Online application only http://www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity PAC code MHH72 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.

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Course structure

The aim of this programme is to provide students with the key competencies required by a professional accountant in an ever-changing business and ethical environment. Students will be encouraged to develop critical and analytical skills and apply their knowledge to unstructured situations.

Duration: 2 years Full-time

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.

Year 1

ACCOUNTING

If you are interested in becoming a professional accountant but your undergraduate degree is not accounting related then this is the programme for you.

This 2-year intensive conversion course effectively incorporates the Higher Diploma in Professional Accounting in year 1 and the 1 year MA Accounting in year 2. First year students are required to achieve an average of at least 60% in their first year modules to remain on the course. One of the principal objectives of the programme is that graduates will, on successful completion of the programme, have entitlement to CAP1 and CAP2 exemptions from Chartered Accountants Ireland, from LW, PM,TX, FR and FM and AA of the ACCA professional examinations, and equivalent exemptions from other Accounting Bodies.

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.

In addition to the exam exemptions mentioned above, students are guided in developing key competencies required by a professional accountant in an ever changing business and ethical environment.

Commences
September entry

ACEF6 - ACCOUNTING

Credits: 60 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
BUSINESS LAW & LEGAL PROCESS	LW180	5	1
FINANCE FOR ACCOUNTANTS	AC503	10	Year-Long
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING	AC501A	7.5	2
INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING	AC151	7.5	1
LAW AND GOVERNANCE	LW480	5	2
MANAGEMENT & COST ACCOUNTING	AC205	10	1
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING	AC505	5	2
PERSONAL AND BUSINESS TAXATION	AC207	10	2

Year 2

ACCOUNTING

If you are interested in becoming a professional accountant but your undergraduate degree is not accounting related then this is the programme for you.

In addition to the exam exemptions mentioned above, students are guided in developing key competencies required by a professional accountant in an ever changing business and ethical environment.

Commences
September entry

ACEF62 - ACCOUNTING

Credits: 60 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
ADVANCED TAXATION	AC608	10	Year-Long
AUDITING & ASSURANCE	AC601	10	Year-Long
CASE STUDIES IN ACCOUNTING	AC609AA	10	Year-Long
FINANCIAL REPORTING & ANALYSIS	AC607	10	Year-Long
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING AND STRATEGIC FINANCE	AC605	10	Year-Long
MINOR THESIS	AC699A	10	Year-Long

Contacts

Programme Director Dr Bridget McNally
Admissions Director Hilary Qualter
Tel +353 (0)1 708 3681
Email sandra.doherty@mu.ie
Website https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/economics-finance-and-accounting
Address Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare

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	Career and postgraduate options
	Career options: Prospective employers include professional accountancy firms, corporate recovery, regulatory agencies, NGOs, and the government service. Postgraduate options: For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site

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