DIT MSc in Applied Accounting & CPA Professional Accountancy Qualification

This course is the only combined Level 9 Masters and CPA Professional Accountancy Qualification in Ireland.

This two-year Masters Programme and additional one-year work placement will see accounting trainees earn a Master’s Degree and CPA Accounting Qualification in one.

The programme allows students the opportunity to study advanced modules in accounting which are grounded in theory and applied in practice. A distinctive feature of this programme is that it offers students an opportunity to engage in work based learning simultaneously with their academic studies.

Programme Structure:

• Duration: 3 years (2 years in DIT and 1 year work placement)
• Semester Structure: 2 academic semesters per year (1+2), 15 weeks per semester, 13 weeks of lectures each semester, 2 weeks of exams each semester, 4 Days per week (Monday to Thursday) Year 1 and 2.
• Work Placement: Year 3 Full time work placement (No further exams)
• Classroom Based Learning (DIT): One day per week.

 Subjects that will be covered in the joint Masters and CPA professional qualification include: 

• Advanced Corporate Reporting (CPA Professional 2 Exam)
• Audit Practice and Assurance (CPA Professional 2 Exam)
• Advanced Taxation (CPA Professional 2 Exam)
• Strategy and Leadership (CPA Professional 2 Exam)
• Communications and Professional Development (DIT MSC Applied Accounting)
• Corporate Finance (DIT MSC Applied Accounting)
• Accounting Inquiry (DIT MSC Applied Accounting)
• Information Systems (DIT MSC Applied Accounting)

Work Based Learning (DIT MSC Applied Accounting & CPA Ireland)

The benefits of choosing this route:

Qualifications: Earn two globally recognised qualification in one. The only combined qualifications in Ireland.

Employment Opportunities: CPA Ireland work with employers countrywide and help place students in employment as part of the Programme. Earn while you learn – Earn two qualifications while in full time employment CPA is the most commonly used designation worldwide for professional accountants – trainees earn a qualification that travels with you.

Resources and support: Full learning management resources of DIT, one of the top 4% of Universities worldwide with state of the art learning facilities. Students will be entitled to the full student resources and support available from CPA Ireland

Who can apply:  This programme is for anyone who are exempt from or passed CPA Ireland’s Formation 1, Formation 2 & Professional 1 stages of exams.

How to apply:

1. Email transcripts to CPA to check for exemptions –hello@cpaireland.ie

2.Register online with CPA Ireland – http://www.cpaireland.ie/study-cpa/accounting-masters/register-your-interest

3. Register with DIT– http://www.dit.ie/studyatdit/postgraduate/taughtprogrammes/allcourses/dt9022ptmscinappliedaccounting.html

For further information

Tel: 01 425 1000

E-mail: hello@cpaireland.ie

Web: www.cpaireland.ie/study-cpa/accounting-masters