NUI Galway launch New Masters in International Accounting and Analytics

Announcing the launch of NUI Galway’s new MSc in International Accounting and Analytics programme and the appointment of Laurence May as Adjunct Professor in Accounting and Finance at the J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics were, from left, Dr Geraldine Robbins, Programme Director, NUI Galway; Laurence May, Audit Director at KPMG; and Professor Breda Sweeney, Head of Discipline of Accountancy and Finance, NUI Galway.
Apr 11 2017 Posted: 11:08 IST

NUI Galway has announced an innovative collaboration with KPMG on a new Masters programme, the MSc in International Accounting and Analytics, and the appointment of Laurence May, Audit Director at KPMG, as Adjunct Professor in Accounting and Finance at the J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics at NUI Galway.

The MSc in International Accounting and Analytics is the first of its kind in Irish and UK universities to offer practical, hands-on modules in SAP and audit analytics for accountants and is targeted at both prospective and early to mid-career accountants. Key features of the programme include: an internationally recognised SAP Certification; the KPMG-led Summer School on Audit and Accounting Analytics and Cognitive Technologies using KPMG software and tools; the development of professional skills for the workplace; and membership of the ACCA Accelerate Programme which offers specialist networking advice, CV workshops, and access to the global ACCA community.

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