Overview
Become a chartered accountant in five years
Our MAcc in Accountancy Graduate Apprenticeship is a professionally orientated qualification delivered in partnership with Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), This course will enable successful candidates to exit with both a MAcc in Accountancy and Chartered Accountant status with ACCA, from whom GCU has received Gold Approved Learning Partner Status. GCU provides high-quality tuition and support, assessed against ACCA’s widely recognised and highly regarded best practice benchmarks.
Our innovative, fully-funded MAcc Graduate Apprenticeship helps employers recruit new talent and upskill existing staff wishing to study towards a master's degree and professional accountancy qualification. The MAcc Accountancy apprenticeship is open to all employers in either private, public or the third sector.
Our Master of Accountancy Apprentices work in business and finance in roles such as administrator, bookkeeper, trainee accountant, finance assistant, and accounts assistant. Applicants must be living and working in Scotland in the same field as the Graduate Apprenticeship course they are applying to, if you are not employed yet, visit Skills Development Scotland to explore relevant vacancies.
The course is expertly designed to align with ACCA's requirements, providing a clear pathway to chartered status in just five years. Here, you will find all the information you need to fast-track your path to becoming a chartered accountant.
The power of an accountancy graduate apprenticeship
A graduate apprenticeship in accountancy offers benefits for both employees and apprentices. Employers can utilise the MAcc Accountancy program to nurture talent within their organisations. The apprenticeship bridges the gap between academia and practical application, equipping apprentices with hands-on experience and real-world context. By supporting apprentices through the program, employers can tailor their development to meet specific business needs. For apprentices, the apprenticeship provides invaluable practical experience, allowing them to stand out in their professional journey. With over 700 current apprentices, the program also presents an opportunity to develop a professional network within the industry.
All Apprenticeships are fully-funded by the Scottish Funding Council, therefore choosing to embark on the MAcc graduate apprenticeship route means that apprentices avoid the financial burdens associated with more traditional routes.
To take a deeper dive into the benefits of a Graduate Apprenticeship at GCU please visit our FAQs below and our Guide to Graduate Apprenticeships. Additionally, our portfolio of Case Studies offer a compelling first-hand account of the experiences of our apprentices and their respective employers.
Benefits of an accelerated route to chartered accountancy
By choosing the accelerated path to chartered accountancy, you can embark on a streamlined and efficient journey toward qualification as a chartered accountant. This path compresses the time frame needed to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills from 7 to just 5 years. This expedites apprentices' entry into the workforce, and enables them to kick start their accountancy career earlier than their peers who pursue traditional routes.
The accelerated path offers intensive and focused study, ensuring rapid professional progression and the potential for higher earnings as graduate accountants. With a more concentrated and immersive learning experience, you can absorb essential accounting principles more effectively, allowing you to apply them confidently in real-world scenarios.
Choosing to take an accelerated route also demonstrates a range of qualities that are attractive to employers such as drive, strong organizational skills, discipline, and the ability to handle a rigorous workload.
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In the 2023 National Student Survey, our Accounting subject courses received a teaching quality level of 90% - an outstanding recommendation provided by final year students on the quality of teaching and learning on this course.