Program Overview
The Professional Accountancy MSc program at the University of Dundee prepares students for careers in accounting by providing comprehensive coverage of conceptual and regulatory frameworks, specialized costing techniques, and tax planning. Accredited by leading accounting bodies, the program culminates in a professional project and offers SAGE Business Cloud certification, providing graduates with a significant advantage in the job market.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Professional Accountancy MSc program at the University of Dundee provides a comprehensive exploration of conceptual and regulatory accounting frameworks involved in the preparation and interpretation of financial statements, compliant with International Financial Reporting Standards. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate financial decisions and address business issues faced by financial managers. It covers accounting information, specialized costing techniques, planning, controlling, decision-making, and performance measurement. Additionally, the program delves into the administration of the tax system, tax payer’s compliance obligations, computation of tax liabilities, and tax planning techniques, enabling students to advise individuals and businesses on the impact of key tax considerations.
Careers:
Successful completion of the Professional Accountancy MSc program enables graduates to claim exemption from all ACCA Applied Knowledge and Skills (previously referred to as F1 to F9) papers, providing a significant competitive edge in the job market.
Other:
- The program is accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), and ACCA.
- Students use SAGE Business Cloud on the degree and are offered the chance to sit an assessment.
- The program is part of a business school that holds AACSB accreditation, ensuring that it meets the highest standards of excellence in teaching, research, curriculum, and learner success.
