Accounting

Objectives

On completion of this study program students should have acquired solid and updated knowledge on accountants that will enable sound foundations in accounting/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 accounting's work which is, in the first instance, regarded as a management support tool.

Professional Goals

A number of professional opportunities are open to Accountants and they are entitled to begin the profession of Accountant and Auditor and to apply for the Order of Certified Accountants and the Order of Chartered Accountants.

They also take place within the framework of the operation of the various accounting and auditing bodies, such as the Court of Auditors and the Inspectorates-General of the various Ministries and other public bodies with similar functions. The European institutions with functions of Accounting and Auditing are also part of the range of employment possibilities, as well as the profession of internal auditor and consultant.

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

Contacts

Course coordinator

Jorge Manuel Marques Simões

Gabinete: O 201
t.: 249 328 121
ext.: 3179

Erasmus coordinator

José Manuel Barros Pinheiro Nogueira

Gabinete: O209
ext.: 2102