Master in International Accounting, Audit & Control
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | 2025-06-01 |
Program Overview
Master in International Accounting, Audit & Control
Overview
The Master in International Accounting, Audit & Control is a program completely taught in English and offers a solid foundation in financial reporting and analysis, management accounting and decision-making, corporate finance and advisory services. Our participants will learn state of the art data driven tools and gain a deep understanding of innovative firms. The program prepares the candidates not only for leading roles in audit and financial consulting, but also for managerial positions in organizations across different industries. Our education emphasizes strong ethical values for the profession as well as the urgency for sustainable decision making.
Located in Paris, at the centre of the European Union, the program provides participants with a sound knowledge of modern international financial functions from both a technical and an institutional point of view, enabling them to work in a wide variety of industries, including audit and advisory services.
Graduates also benefit from preparation for admission to global professional accountancy bodies. Complete CMA Exam trainings and competitive scholarships to prepare for the exam are available. The CMA professional certification allows for exemptions for the ACCA Professional Examinations and is aligned with the CIMA’s Masters Gateway.
Key Program Advantages
- Gain a comprehensive foundation in accounting and develop leadership skills.
- Excel through a blend of theory and practice delivered by experts in the discipline
- Stay at the forefront of techniques and technologies. Master the latest data driven tools for the accounting and audit fields and develop your critical thinking and interpretations
- Take part in comprehensive CMA® Exam preparations (parts I and II and scholarships) during the year
- Experience a truly international inmersion in the financial heart of Paris.
Master Degree
Upon successful completion of the program (120 ECTS), students get the State-recognized ‘Grade de Master’ for this Postgraduate program (“DESMI – Diplôme d’Études Spécialisées en Management International”), with the specialization “International Accounting Audit & Control”.
The degree is delivered by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research, and registered with the French RNCP (the National Registry of Professional Certification) under the number RNCP37390.
Career Opportunities
The Master in International Accounting, Audit and Control program provides participants with an understanding of modern financial reporting functions. It captures technical and institutional points of view, enabling graduates to work in a wide variety of industries. As such, the program is especially suitable for employment opportunities in a variety of key financial roles within an organization such as:
- CEO
- Control of the Beneficiaries
- Financial Auditor
- Financial Consolidation Analyst
- Financial Controller
- Fund Accountant
- Fund Reporting Supervisor
- Senior Financial Auditor
- Tax Auditor
Director’s Foreword
Dr. Raùl BARROSO
Academic Director, Professor of Audit & Control
The Master in International Accounting, Audit and Control provides participants with necessary insights into several aspects of financial reporting, decision making and sustainability. It provides the knowledge to excel on the different areas of international accounting, financial reporting, internal and external audit, management accounting, controlling, and financial consulting. With a focus on the ethical side of the profession and immersed in a truly international experience, students obtain the tools to choose their own path in audit, accounting, financial consulting or in managerial positions across a variety of industries.
IÉSEG School of Management is a leading French business school that prepares changemakers to contribute to the development of responsible, innovative, and humanistic companies in a highly international context.
Founded in 1964, IÉSEG is a non-profit association under the French law of 1901. It is a member of the Université Catholique de Lille, the Conférence des Grandes Écoles, and the FESIC (Federation of Higher Education
Institutions of Collective Interest).
The school's governance is structured around three main bodies:
- Board of Trustees: Composed of personalities from the socio-economic world, it has an essential supervisory function and defines the school's strategy.
- Management Board: Responsible for the operational management of the school.
- Academic Board: Ensures the academic quality and coherence of the programs.
IÉSEG offers a range of programs, including Bachelor's, Master's , and MBA all designed to provide an international and multicultural learning experience. The school emphasizes ethical leadership, innovation, and social responsibility in its curriculum.
With campuses in Lille and Paris-La Défense, IÉSEG provides students with access to vibrant academic and professional environments.
The Master in International Accounting, Audit & Control program caters to students with a Bachelor Degree from a recognized institution, in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or similar wishing to explore the importance of financial reporting in the modern business environment.
A good command of English; English Proficiency test for non-native speakers: IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL IBT 85, TOEIC 4 skills 850, Duolingo 115, Cambridge Exam B2.
