European Post-Master Accountancy program

Key facts about our program:

• Three-year program to become a Registered Accountant (RA) in the Netherlands
• Cultural experience, classes are given in different parts of Europe (Netherlands, Romania, and Spain, case studies in local accounting firms, and CPA classes to prepare for the official CPA exam).
• Seminars are scheduled in November, May, and July, limited study related time is planned in the busy season of January-April.
• High-quality faculty which mainly consists of professors and highly experienced practitioners.
• Innovative curriculum as well as contemporary teaching methods (focus on data-driven audit, non-financial information, and the societal role of the auditor).
• The program and employers are selective toward potential students (check your company's policy towards the EPMA).
• The model of one- or two-week uninterrupted blocks instead of weekly classes on Fridays leads to a better balance between study and work and it allows students who live abroad or frequently travel abroad to participate.
• Two official certifications: RA (the Dutch certification) and on-demand the CPA (The US Certified Public Accountant).
• Small groups of 25 students at a maximum and personal attention by faculty, management and supporting staff.
• Highly interactive classes with a high level of discussion.
• A great contribution to your network.
• Training in English business language proficiency.

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EPMA Agenda

In the schedule below you find a quick overview on the structure and agenda of the EPMA program. More questions about the program? Look at our introduction video on this site or contact the EPMA program office.

* = Corporate Law and Tax Law are deficiency courses that are embedded in the curriculum. These are only mandatory for students who do not have the required previously acquired competencies in these fields. For students who do have previously acquired competencies in these fields we will evaluate whether only class attendance is mandatory or also the exam.

** = In year 3 six days will be spent on CPA training and exam. The CPA training is not part of the regular EPMA curriculum. This training will be given in Tilburg. An additional tuition fee of € 5.000,- applies (including training, on-line Wiley CPA review Gold, exam and US registration fees, and handling of your registration with the NASBA in the US).

Academic year

Each year the program starts in November. Under specific conditions (contact Program Management) it is possible to start in May.