Careers advisers

ACCA works with all third level institutions across Ireland offering information and advice about accountancy as a career and the ACCA Qualification. These resources have been developed to assist careers advisers in delivering support and advice to prepare students for the ACCA Qualification and a career in accountancy.

WHY CHOOSE ACCA?
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ACCA IRELAND STUDENT TEAM
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Should you wish a representative from ACCA to make a student presentation at your college please contact:

Katherine Moore
Senior Student Adviser
ACCA, 9 Leeson Park, Dublin 6
T: +353 1 4988917
E: Katherine.Moore@accaglobal.com

What is it about ACCA that makes us stand out from other professional bodies?

Global
ACCA has an unrivalled global network. There are over 80 offices and centres around the world. Students can sit exams in over 170 countries. There are over 8,500 Approved Employers worldwide committed to training ACCA students. With increasing globalisation and the emergence of BRIC economies it's important for students to be equipped with a globally recognised qualification.

Flexibility
ACCA believes that every individual should be in control of their own career - which is why we let them choose their employer, sector and location. What's more students have the freedom to move between employers during their studies without it affecting their progression through the qualification.

There are also a range of study options available including full-time, part time, day release and distance learning, allowing students to choose an option that best fits in with their work and social commitments.

Transferability
ACCA members can be found working across all five sectors: corporate, financial services, public practice, public sector and SMEs. The breadth of the ACCA Qualification allows students to develop an understanding in the fundamental principles of accountancy before moving on to specialise in an area that is relevant to their work. This means that ACCA students have the knowledge and the skills to work across all sectors.

Integrity
ACCA believes in developing financial professionals that understanding of the ethical implications of their actions. That is why all students studying the ACCA Qualification must complete an online ethics module. This module exposes students to a range of ethical perspectives and gets them thinking about their approach to and resolution of work related dilemmas.

Below are just a few facts about our members:

Every 6 minutes a student joins ACCA
ACCA has 571,000 students and members around the globe
ACCA Ireland has over 20,000 students and members
52% of ACCA members work in industry and commerce

FAQs

What are the minimum entry routes to ACCA?

Irish Leaving Certificate in 5 subjects with 3Cs at 3 higher level papers and a pass in English and a pass in Maths
Higher Certificate, Ordinary Degree, Honours Degree
If you do not have any of the above qualifications, you can register on the Foundations in Accounting.

How do I qualify as an ACCA accountant?
To qualify as an ACCA member you need to pass a total of 14 exams (excluding some exams that you may be exempt from), complete at least 3 years' relevant work experience in an accounts related role in a finance or accounting function and complete an online ethics module.

Where can I work?
You can work in any company, anywhere in the world, as long as the work that you are doing is relevant. ACCA can provide you with a list of ACCA Accredited Employers who have been approved by ACCA to provide the relevant employment.

Can I work/study overseas?
Yes, ACCA has students and members in over 170 countries worldwide. Our exams are held in English wherever you choose to sit the exams. You can start your study in one country and complete the qualification in any of our 170 countries.

What are the differences between ACCA and other Accounting Bodies i.e. Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Association of Chartered Accountants (ACA) and Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
All professional accountancy bodies require you to register as a student in order to complete exams. The differences between the professional accountancy bodies would relate to exam structure, timeframe given to complete the exams, necessity to sign a training contract. Some employers may have a preference for one particular qualification but most employers will allow you to select the professional body that you wish to study with.

Do I need to be in relevant employment to start studying for ACCA exams?
Although ACCA would recommend that you study for the exams at the same time as completing the work experience there is no requirement to be in relevant employment when you register as a student with ACCA. You could complete some of the exams and then look for employment in a relevant area. Work experience can be gained before, after or while you are studying with ACCA.

What are the costs involved in studying for the exams?
ACCA is a global accountancy body with our global headquarters in the UK, as such all fees are payable in Sterling. Click here for a list of current fees

In addition, if you decide to study with a tuition provider will be required to pay tuition fees. You will need to contact the tuition provider directly regarding their fees but an average cost is €700 - €800 per subject.

Can I choose who to study with?
Yes, but to guarantee a quality learning experience, ACCA strongly recommends that you choose to study with one of our Approved Learning Partners. ACCA's Approved Learning Partners are tuition providers who have demonstrated that they can meet a range of challenging performance targets set by ACCA. Gold and Platinum approvals are granted only to high-quality tuition providers whom ACCA is confident to recommend to you.

Current ACCA Platinum Approved Learning Partners in Ireland are:
BPP Dublin, BPP Limerick, Dublin Business School, Griffith College Dublin, Griffith College Cork and Independent Colleges.

Are there any important dates I need to be aware of?
Yes, in order to sit exams with ACCA, students must register with ACCA first. Exam closing dates for the June 2012 exams are 8 March (early fees apply), 8 April (standard fees apply) and 8 May (late fees apply). To enter for exams before any of these dates your application to register as a student must be received by our head office in Glasgow 15 days prior to any of these dates. For further information please contact:
ACCA Ireland Student Team, 9 Leeson Park, Dublin 6
T: +353 1 4988900
E: info@ie.accaglobal.com

ACCA Ireland Student Team

The ACCA Ireland Student Team is involved in a wide range of activities, engaging prospective students in all third level institutions. The team consists of:

Katherine Moore
Senior Student Adviser
ACCA, 9 Leeson Park, Dublin 6
T: +353 1 4988900
E: Katherine.Moore@accaglobal.com

Suzanne Acton
Student Adviser
ACCA, 9 Leeson Park, Dublin 6
T: +353 1 4988900
E: Suzanne.Acton@accaglobal.com

The ACCA Ireland student team are available to deliver tailored support to your students including:

On Campus Accountancy Presentations
University Careers Fairs and Events

For more information or to discuss ACCA attending your institution's events, please contact Katherine Moore on +353 1 4988917 or by email to Katherine.Moore@accaglobal.com

Events

ACCA will have representatives at the following Careers Fairs/Events up to the end of December 2011

10th and 11th September - Careers Zoo Event Mansion House
27th September - Limerick IT Careers Fair
27th September - Waterford IT Careers Fair
4th October - NUI Maynooth Accountancy Event
4th October - CIT Careers Fair
4th October - UCD Smurfit Graduate Fair
4th October - UUJ Coleraine Careers Event
5th October - Tralee IT Careers Fair
6th October - UCD Careers Fair
6th October - UUJ Magee Careers in Finance and Accounting
10th October - UUJ Jordanstown Careers Fair
10th October - NUI Galway
11th October - GMIT Galway
12th October - Grad Ireland Fair, RDS
13th October - University of Limerick Careers Fair
19th October - UCC Careers Fair
24th October - Letterkenny IT
25th October - QUB Careers Fair
10th November - AIT Careers Fair
29th November - Sligo IT Careers Fair

Fees

For a list of our current fees please visit the Important dates and fees page.

Contact Us

Should you wish a representative from ACCA to make a student presentation at your college or have any queries regarding the ACCA qualification please contact: