About this Event
Heriot-Watt University and ICAS are pleased to co-host the official Dubai launch of the MA Professional Accountancy. This new co-created programme brings together academic excellence and a globally recognised professional qualification in a single, accelerated pathway.
This event introduces employers, prospective students and education partners to an innovative model that prepares future-ready accounting professionals. Attendees will hear directly from senior leaders about the structure, benefits and strategic importance of the programme within the region.
Through networking, presentations and a panel discussion featuring academic and industry voices, the event will demonstrate how this programme supports employer talent pipelines and offers students a streamlined route into the profession.
Join us for an engaging morning as we celebrate this important milestone for the UAE.
Professional Accountancy Dubai Launch Event
Date: 14 April 2026
Time: 10:30am to 1:00pm
Venue: Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus.
Why Attend
- Discover the new MA Professional Accountancy, co-created by Heriot-Watt University and ICAS.
- Learn how the programme connects academic study with professional qualification in an accelerated pathway.
- Understand how it can strengthen employer recruitment and development pipelines.
- Hear from academic and industry experts about the future of the accounting profession.
- Build valuable connections within the UAE accounting and finance community.
Agenda
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Registration + Networking
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:20 AM
Welcome - HWU
Host: Dr. Louise Delicato
Info: Head of School, Edinburgh Business School.
🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:25 AM
Welcome and Thanks - ICAS
Host: Gail Boag
Info: CEO at Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)
🕑: 11:25 AM - 11:30 AM
Programme Overview
Host: Dr. Jelena Janjusevic
🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:55 AM
Panel discussion
Info: Panel discussion will be held on 'The future of professional accountancy in a tech and AI enabled work: what can accountancy graduates of today expect?'
🕑: 11:55 AM - 12:10 PM
Q&A Session
🕑: 12:10 PM - 12:15 PM
Closing Remarks
Host: Dr. Jelena Janjusevic
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM
Networking
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Heriot-Watt University Dubai, Heriot Watt University, Knowledge Village Main Gate 2 - Al SufouhDubai Knowledge Park - Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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