Master of Science - Professional Accountancy

Explore conceptual and regulatory accounting frameworks involved in the preparation and interpretation of financial statements, compliant with International Financial Reporting Standards.

Students will learn about techniques used by financial managers when evaluating financial decisions and about the business issues they face. They will explore accounting information and specialized techniques in costing, planning, controlling, decision-making, and performance measurement.

Students will study the administration of the tax system, tax payer’s compliance obligations, computation of tax liabilities, and tax planning techniques. They will learn how to advise people and businesses on the impact of key tax considerations.

The course focuses on the technical and theoretical study of fundamental professional accounting subjects. Students will also carry out a professional project in the context of international accounting practice. University of Dundee also organizes a number of career support workshops and events with the ACCA, including a visit to their Scottish HQ in Glasgow.