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Certainly, the programme improved my analytical skills, enabling me to assess complex financial data and identify risks effectively. It also emphasized ethical standards, ensuring I maintain integrity in my work. With various practical projects and case studies, I gained more experience that has been directly applicable to my work.\u201d\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper quote-people__figcaption\">\n<p class=\"quote-people__author wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">Carlos Bessa<\/p><\/div>\n        <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<p>Read Carlos&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/fdef-en\/news\/alumni-carlos-bessa-master-in-accounting-and-audit\/\">full interview<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-quick-link-highlight quick-link-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-quick-link-highlight-item\">\n    <a\n                    href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/fdef-en\/study-programs\/master-in-accounting-and-audit\/\"\n                    class=\"quick-link\"\n            target=\"\"\n    >\n            <span class=\"quick-link__container\">\n                <span class=\"quick-link__body\">\n                    <span class=\"quick-link__number\">\n                                            <\/span>\n                    <span class=\"quick-link__title\">\n                        Master in Accounting and Audit                    <\/span>\n                    <span class=\"quick-link__action\">\n                                            <\/span>\n                <\/span>\n                <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg>            <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;My Master\u2019s degree allowed me to have a solid foundation in financial reporting standards and auditing practices. 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