MA Accounting

at Maynooth University

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.

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: please visit Maynooth University International Office website for information about English language tests accepted and required scores. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and non-EU applicants.

The fees for MA Accounting may vary from €6,500 to €15,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.

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.