Accounting and auditing professions are dynamic, and they demand continuous training, professional education, and a following of prevalent global trends. Because of the demanding nature of these fields, the Zagreb School of Economics and Management provides a solid foundation for anyone wishing to embark on a career in the fields of Accounting, Auditing or Tax advising through this concentration.
This concentration enables students to acquire knowledge that will form the basis for further development and eventual acquisitions of relevant professional certifications in auditing, be it internal, external or forensic, or tax advising. This concentration tracks current trends in accounting and auditing practice, and pays special attention to areas of accounting that are currently relevant, such as the detection of financial fraud within the forensic auditing and financial instruments accounting.
This concentration was designed for accountants, auditors, and tax professionals who to advance to continue their professional development in these areas, as well as for managers who wish to supplement their skills with those from these areas. For those that wish to improve their corporate governance and advance their fraud prevention efforts, this concentration provides and outstanding theoretical and practical foundation.
ZSEM’s MBA in Accounting, Auditing and Taxes Concentration lasts two semesters and is completed with the defense of a Graduate Thesis. Courses offered include Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting for Decision Making, Financial Fraud Detection, and many more. Students must also take two elective courses in the second semester of the concentration. Students will also be become familiarized with the Croatian tax system through the Direct Taxes in Croatia and Indirect Taxes in Croatia courses. As with other concentrations, ZSEM’s MBA in Accounting, Auditing and Taxes also includes the Business Ethics and CSR course, to provide students with an insight in moral dilemmas and how to solve them.
4 years / 8 semesters / 60 ECTS
Full-time study program
The tuition fee includes internationally recognized literature used by the world's best universities. In addition to a set of required literature, students receive a number of additional literature such as the biography of Elon Musk, founder of NIKE, or the book Industry of the Future, in order to constantly expand their horizons. All literature is also available in the eBook024 digital bookstore.
Students work in small groups which allows an individual approach and guarantees a high quality of education. Through interactive assignments, projects, conferences and company visits, you have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to adapt in a globalized business world and gain a comparative advantage in the labor market.
Students learn from world leaders, industry experts, top academics and business professionals who will form them into leaders capable of solving the most complex challenges.