Objectives

On completion of this study program students should have acquired solid and updated knowledge on auditing that will enable sound foundations in auditing/taxation related matters enabling them to develop professional skills for a prestigious and rewarding career.

Contribute to the necessary transparency of information in all sorts of institutions, both in the public and the private sector, in line with ethical principles, as a factor of protecting the legitimate interests of shareholders, investors, creditors, workers and the State.

Contribute to the accountability of resources made available to the central and local administration bodies in view of the growing significance of the so-called "value for money".

Contribute to change expectations regarding the auditor's work which is, in the first instance, regarded as a management support tool.

Professional Goals

Graduates in Auditing and Taxation are qualified to serve as auditors and apply for membership to the Order of Chartered Certified Accountants.

They will also be able to work in public auditing bodies such as the Court of Auditors and Inspectorate-Generals of the ministries and other similar public institutions. European institutions with auditing responsibilities are also an employment possibility as well as internal auditing and consultancy.

Specific training in accounting and taxation provides access to jobs in the chartered accountant profession or similar.

Contacts

Course coordinator

Carlos Fernando Calhau Trigacheiro

Gabinete: O 203

Erasmus coordinator

José Manuel Barros Pinheiro Nogueira

Gabinete: O209
ext.: 2102