Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Accounting CW948

Accounting is a vital part of any organisation's operations. Accountants provide essential information and professional advice to help individuals and organisations make the right financial and business decisions.

This course will equip students with a high level of competence in accountancy, information technology and management skills.

Accounting careers typically involve analysing and utilising financial information in order to evaluate a business's financial position. This can involve anything from basic bookkeeping to managing balance sheets and income statements.

Course Structure

This is a three-year Level 8 course with 60 ECTS per annum.

There are seven modules in Years 1 and 2 and six modules in Year 3. All modules are mandatory.

Final overall classification will be based on a combination of Year 2 (1/3) and Year 3 (2/3) results.

Is this course for you?

Mathematics and English are good indicator subjects for a career in accounting.

Mathematics is useful as Accounting is a mathematical subject. English is important as you will need to explain complex accounting concepts to nonaccountants in simple language.

The course will start your journey to a professional accounting qualification which will open local, national and international career opportunities.

Special Features:

A range of exemptions are available to graduates from professional bodies:

Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA)

- Formation 1 and Formation 2 and Professional - all subjects

Chartered Accountants in Ireland (CAI)

- CA Proficiency 1 (CAP 1) all subjects

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

- Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills Level - all subjects

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

- Certificate Level - all subjects

- Operational Level - all subjects

- Management Level - P2 Advanced Management Accounting and F2 Advanced Financial Reporting.

Strong emphasis on communications and computing equips graduates with real-world skills required by employers.

Leaving Certificate:

2H5 & 4O6/H7

Subjects required:

English or Irish O4/H6 Eng

Mathematics O3/H6.

Students must provide evidence of having reached the required standard in the English Language in reading, writing and communication. A minimum IELTS score of 5.5 to 6 or equivalent completion of studies. Some programmes may require a higher standard e.g. computing. A certified statement of proficiency in English must be provided as a prerequisite to registration as a student of the Institute.

What will I be able to do when I finish the course?

Graduate opportunities exist as a trainee accountant in practice or industry. Many graduates also find employment in the financial services sectors such as banking, insurance, financial analysis and fund management. A period of further study will allow the graduate to qualify as a professional accountant.

• When completing the application form the student/agent should indicate the applicant's chosen course of study at the Institute of Technology Carlow by indicating the appropriate code and full course title.
• Non-First Year applications should also complete the application form, specifying the required year of entry and return to the above address accompanied by all certified transcripts.
• The International Department of the Institute will handle all application requirements and correspondence with the Central Application Office (CAO) of Ireland on behalf of the student. The Central Application Office handles all first year entry to all recognised State Universities in Ireland.
• Students who have satisfied the initial entrance requirements will be issued with a conditional letter of acceptance on the payment of their full first year fee. In the event of the applicant being refused an entry Visa for study purposes, the Institute will refund the fees paid in full on presentation of the official letter of refusal from the Department of Justice.
• Applicants should be aware that the Institute of Technology Carlow, as with all recognised Universities in Ireland, only intakes once per year. The academic year begins in September of each year. Therefore when submitting an application please take into account the time required by the student to obtain a Visa and also to reach the necessary standard of English.