European Post-Master Accountancy program
The three-year part-time PMA program to become Registered Accountant (RA) in the Netherlands (with CPA on demand) combines internationalization with a highly interactive and innovative curriculum. The program starts in November. Classes are given in the Netherlands, Romania and Spain, with ample attention to accounting, control and auditing in other parts of Europe, including various central and eastern European countries. The studyload is concentrated in the period May-December, so outside of the busy Accountancy season.
EPMA - Tilburg University
Key facts about our program:
- Three-year program to become a Registered Accountant (RA) in the Netherlands that start is November of each year.
- 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.
Registration:
- To apply please download the application form. You can send the completed form to epma@tilburguniversity.edu.
- You will receive an e-mail with the request to upload a number of documents. This email will contain information on how to upload copies of your passport, diplomas and transcript of grades. If you are still studying in a certain program you should submit transcripts of grades to date as well as the courses that you will do to finalize the designated program.
- We will inform you if you are accepted within one month after receipt.
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.
Courses and ECTS points | ECTS points |
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Internal control and Accounting Informations Systems ICAIS | 21 |
Auditing &Assurance A&A | 28 |
Financial Reporting FR | 19 |
Behavior, Ethics and Decision making | 8 |
Total (excl. CPA and Law) | 76 |
Corporate Law* | 12 |
Tax Law* | 14 |
CPA** | 6 |
Total (incl. CPA and Law) | 108 |
* = 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.
Calendar year |
Cohort 2018 |
Cohort 2019 |
Cohort 2020 |
Month |
Venue |
Dates |
2020 |
x |
x |
x |
November |
Tilburg |
16-28 November 2020 |
2021 |
x |
x |
May |
Tilburg (Corporate Law) |
May 3-8 2021 |
|
x |
x |
May |
Bucharest |
May 17-22 2021 |
||
x |
x |
July |
Valencia |
5-14 July 2021 |
||
x |
x |
November |
Tilburg |
8-20 November 2021 |
||
2022 |
|
x |
May |
Tilburg (Tax Law) |
May 9-14 2022 |
|
|
x |
May |
Bucharest |
May 16-21 2022 |
||
|
x |
July |
Valencia |
4-13 July 2022 |
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|
x |
November |
Tilburg |
7-19 November 2022 |