Objectives

On completion of this study programme students should have acquired solid and updated knowledge on auditing that will enable sound foundations in accounting 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 prospects regarding the accountant’s work which is, in the first instance, regarded as a management support tool.

Professional Goals

A range of career opportunities are open to the newly graduates and they are entitled to pursue the profession of Accountant and Auditor and to apply for membership to the Association of Certified Accountants (Ordem dos Contabilistas Certificados) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (Ordem dos Revisores Oficiais de Contas).

They will also be able to work in public accounting bodies such as the Court of Auditors (TC) and Inspectorate-Generals in the various ministries and other similar public institutions. European institutions with accounting and auditing responsibilities as well as auditing and consultancy firms are also potential employers.

Specific training in accounting and taxation allows access to the profession of Certified Accountants or the like.

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