The Netherlands

Abstract: This is a 5 page paper discussing the education system and structure in the Netherlands and the educational requirements needed for accountants in the Netherlands. Estimated costs and salaries are also included. The education system in the Netherlands requires a certain level and excellence and pre-planning on behalf of the students. Students who wish to attend university have to obtain the required pre-university diplomas relevant to their vocational or professional university programs. While the tuition fees for Dutch students are approximately 1,400 Euro in addition to high living costs, financial assistance programs such as scholarships, grants and fellowships are available. Students wishing to become Registered Accountants in the Netherlands can do so in a number of different ways depending on whether or not they enter the program with or without a previous professional degree. Students with professional business degrees can take the accountancy course part-time through the NIvRA/Nijenrode University Accounting and Auditing program. Accountancy as a professional program itself takes 7

Filename: TJNeted1.rtf

Pages: 5

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Catagory: Money & Banking / Corporate Finance

Subcatagory: Accounting & Personal Finance

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