Heriot-Watt University MA Hons Professional Accountancy (ICAS)

The MA Hons in Professional Accountancy (ICAS) – developed by ICAS and Heriot-Watt University – is one of the most streamlined ways to becoming a Chartered Accountant (CA).

Why choose the MA Hons in Professional Accountancy (ICAS)?

After completing your degree at Heriot-Watt University, you’ll be exempt from the first two levels (Knowledge and Skills) of the CA qualification.

This means you can jump straight to Integration, the third and final level of the qualification, and start gaining Relevant Practical Experience (RPE) – the real-world experience needed to achieve chartered status.

Throughout your studies, you’ll gain both technical (such as reporting, audit and assurance) and non-technical skills (like communication, problem-solving and professional scepticism) demanded by top employers worldwide.

What you’ll learn

You’ll develop a solid understanding of how modern accounting works in today’s business world and advanced technical accounting knowledge. You’ll cover key areas such as:

Ethics
Sustainability
Technology
Financial and non-financial reporting
Tax
Corporate finance
Audit and assurance
Business law

A degree that prepares you for the future

The MA (Hons) Professional Accountancy degree is an accelerated and comprehensive route to the CA, combining university learning with professional training.

With its strong technical training, ethical focus and leadership development, you’ll be prepared to make an impact from day one.