Accounting has been harmonised to some extent, but there are still significant differences between accounting principles and practice in Europe. This calls for accountants who are trained in different accounting models, who have a multi-cultural background, and who can function in a multi-cultural context.
In addition, the growing openness of global capital markets means that managers are increasingly called upon to make decisions that rely on accounting data prepared according to the accounting principles of other countries. More and more specialists in international accounting are needed to fully understand the financial statements of international companies, financial analysts, corporations, regulators and rating agencies. This specialisation has been designed with these needs in mind, and for managers who wish to work in this field within the major consulting firms.
This MBA specialisation consists of three modules:
