Overview

Exit Award only

Students on the Master of Accounting (MAcc) programme who successfully achieve the pass standard in Part I may opt not to proceed to Part II and may opt instead to exit the programme and be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting.

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements. 

Programme Requirements

Module List

Code	Title	Credits
Students take 60 credits as follows:
Core Modules
AC6200	Financial Reporting for Groups	5
AC6210	Management Accounting 1	5
AC6211	Management Accounting 2	5
AC6212	Corporate Finance 1	5
AC6213	Corporate Finance 2	5
AC6214	Auditing, Assurance, and Professional Ethics	5
AC6215	Advanced Auditing and Assurance	5
AC6216	Advanced Taxation 1	5
AC6217	Advanced Taxation 2	5
AC6218	International Financial Reporting 1	5
AC6219	International Financial Reporting 2	5
IS6210	Analytics for Accountants	5
Total Credits		60

Examinations

Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

1
1-1
Communicate and work effectively to a high professional standard;
1-2
2
Demonstrate advanced analytical and problem solving skills associated with effective practice;
1-3
3
Engage in advanced application of frameworks and techniques in organisational settings;
1-4
4
Demonstrate an appreciation of managerial accounting and finance as a basis for developing the tools and knowledge required to meet management information needs;
1-5
5
Demonstrate an appreciation of the professional context of Financial Reporting and Auditing in the governance and regulation of business.