MSc in International Accounting & Finance (International Financial Reporting)

MSc in International Accounting & Finance (International Financial Reporting)

The MSc in International Accounting & Finance with a specialised track in International Financial Reporting at University of Liverpool Laureate Online Education captures the highly technical reporting and analysis requirements and integrates those with accounting information systems that will assist both financial and managerial accounting professionals. Students will learn how to apply International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and evaluate both short-term and long-term effects on an organisation’s financial performance. This specialisation also integrates case study analysis, which includes best practices to better evaluate corporate reporting compliance and system needs.

Six core modules provide a thorough grounding in the field of international accounting and finance:

• Reporting and Analysis
• Strategic Managerial Accounting and Performance Management
• Assurance and Management Control
• Strategic Financial Management
• International Governance and Regulation
• Accounting Information Systems and Technology

Students specialise by studying the Financial Analysis and Valuation, and Advanced International Financial Reporting and Analysis specialisation modules.

Dissertation
Students refine their dissertation topic in conjunction with their Personal Dissertation Advisor, an academic supervisor who will provide support throughout the writing process. It is mandatory that the dissertation be on a topic appropriate to the International Financial Reporting specialisation.

Qualifications for students wishing to study for the MSc in International Accounting & Finance (International Financial Reporting) are:

• Bachelors degree equivalent to UK honours degree in economics, finance, accounting.
• English equivalent to minimum of IELTS test level 6.5 overall, TOEFL 570 paper based test / 88 Internet based test / TEEP 6.5.