Advanced Accounting with Placement - MAcc

Queen's University Belfast

The MAcc Advanced Accounting with Placement is a new integrated undergraduate programme (combining undergraduate and Masters-level study in one four year course), replacing BSc Accounting. It is unique in the UK and Ireland in offering:- A Master's-level qualification with undergraduate fees for all four years- Exemption from Chartered Accountants Ireland CAP1 & CAP2 exams and maximum permittedexemptions from other professional bodies- A paid work-based placement during Semester Two of Year Four, together with a work-related research project- Alternative exit point after three years with students awarded BSc Accounting.The MAcc programme prepares students for a career in the accountancy profession. It contains lots of practical content, engagement with local employers and a work-based placement. Content includes Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing, Taxation and Finance, with increasing specialisation in Accounting Technologies, Ethics and Sustainability Reporting – matching developments in the accountancy profession. This new programme also embeds a range of skills expected of a future accounting professional, including critical thinking, digital readiness, communication, ethical decision-making, leadership and teamwork.

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