Applied Accounting

Overview

The MSc in Applied Accounting takes students through a combination of taught modules, self-directed learning and work based learning, achieving a level of advanced understanding and practical application in accounting. It will be offered over a two year period, with students attending MTU on two evenings per week, 6pm – 10pm, during each academic year. Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates will be eligible for the award of MSc in Applied Accounting. The students will have one further year of training with their employer, after which they will be eligible to apply for membership of CPA Ireland.

NB: For students pursuing the CPA qualification and Masters programme, an annual payment of €500 to CPA Ireland will apply. This fee will cover, exemptions, student membership of CPA Ireland and all associated exams.

Important Dates

Registration with CPA

1st December 2022 for April 2023 Exams

1st June 2023 for August 2023 Exams

Exam Registration Closing Date(s)

1st March 2023 for April 2023 Exams

1st August 2023 for August 2023 Exams

Commencement Date

September 2022

The running of this programme will be dependent on a sufficient number of students enrolling on the course. The programme may be withdrawn if this requirement is not fulfilled.

Award

Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland Munster Technological University

CPA Institute Contact Details

Examination queries: Arran Feery

T: 01 425 1021 E: afeery@cpaireland.ie Registration and exemption queries for new students: Adam O’Reilly T: 01 4251057 E: aoreilly@cpaireland.ie/hello@cpaireland.ie)

Institute Information

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland 17 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2

T: 01 425 1000 www.cpaireland.ie

What will I study?

Modules

Professional Level – Tuesday & Thursday

• Managerial Finance
• Financial Reporting
• Corporate Law
• Audit & Assurance

Strategic Level (SL) – Monday & Thursday

• Strategy & Leadership (M)
• Advanced Audit & Assurance (E)
• Advanced Financial Reporting (M)
• Advanced Tax Strategy (E)

Entry Requirements

The typical candidate will have a Level 8 Honours Degree in Accounting at grade H2.2 or above, along with exemptions up to and including Professional Level from CPA Ireland.

An international student must also have an IELTS of 6.5 or above to be considered for entry to this Masters. Candidates that do not have the appropriate undergraduate degree may still be considered for admission to this Masters under exceptional circumstances if, for example, they have secured the Professional Level CPA Ireland suite of exams and have appropriate work experience.

What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.

Fees

€5,000 per year. Programme duration is two years.

Please note that applicants will be required to pay an acceptance fee of €500 online if a place on a course is offered. This fee is deductible from the overall course fee. 

Note: You will not be charged for applying for the programme by clicking the 'apply now' button, you are only asked to pay an acceptance fee if a place is offered to you, and you wish to accept it.