- Overview
- Syllabus
- What we offer
- Requirements
Overview
School of Professional Accountancy
Independent Colleges’ School of Professional Accountancy is led by two of Ireland’s most respected accounting and finance educators Dave O’Donoghue FCCA, MSc, Dip IFRS and Liam Doran FCCA, FCPA, MBS Finance. Independent Colleges is recognised as a leading educational institution in preparing students to sit the professional accountancy examinations of all the major accountancy bodies in Ireland in particular ACCA.
The School launched its first ACCA full-time course in February 2009. The full-time course is specifically designed for students who are from a non-accountancy related background. The full-time course offers more contact hours with day-time lectures and revision courses. Full-time students are also given Question Based Assessment facilities.
Independent Colleges – ACCA Full-time
ACCA full-time classes have small student numbers and focuses more on interactive learning. International students who require a study visa must register under the full-time course scheme. Students must register for four subjects for one full year in order to obtain a study visa. This is in line with study visa requirements set out by the Department of Justice.
The next course commences February 2012.
Email acca@independentcolleges.ie for a copy of the current timetable.
ACCA Registration
Students wishing to study ACCA must register with Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) directly. Registration details are available on the ACCA website www.accaglobal.com. Students with previous Accounting or Business related qualifications may get exemptions from some of the subjects (except for Professional level papers). Please contact ACCA directly to enquire about your exemptions. (http://www.accaglobal.com/join/acca/exemptions).
Independent Colleges Full-time Fee Schedule (for December 2011 examinations)
EU Students
Fundamental and Skills Modules: Papers F7 to F9 – Euro 920 per paper
Professional Module: Papers P1 to P7 – Euro 920 per paper
Tuition fees include study materials, revision course, mock exams and progress tests.
Fees must be paid prior to commencement of the programme.
For further details, contact Ripu Bevins, acca@independentcolleges.ie, +353 (0) 635 5813
Non-EU Students
Fundamental Modules: Papers F7 to F9 – Euro 920 per paper
Professional Module: Papers P1 to P7 – Euro 920 per paper
Tuition fees include study materials, revision course, mock exams and progress tests.
Fees must be paid prior to commencement of the programme.
Please contact Brendan Gainey for a full-time course fee schedule
brendan.gainey@independentcolleges.ie
+353 (0) 86 812 9983
How to Apply for ACCA Full-time Courses
EU Applications last date – August 29th, 2011
• Please submit fully completed application form and email a passport size photograph to acca@independentcolleges.ie or post to Ripu Bevins, Programme Coordiantor, 60-63 Dawson St, Dublin 2.
• Copy of ACCA registration letter. (Please provide a reference number if registration under process)
International Applications last date – August 29th, 2011
• Fully completed application form with two passport size photographs (email copy is suitable)
• Copy of ACCA registration letter
• Certified copies of previous qualifications and transcripts
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
Please submit to Brendan Gainey, Director, International Office, Independent Colleges, 60-63 Dawson St, Dublin 2 or email brendan.gainey@independentcolleges.ie
Contact us
Gretchen De Búrca – Faculty Manager
Email: gretchen.deburca@independentcolleges.ie
Phone: +353 (0)1 635 5820
Ripu Bevins – Programme Coordinator
Email: ripu.bevins@independentcolleges.ie
Phone: +353 (0)1 635 5813
Dave O’Donoghue – Joint Head of School of Professional Accountancy
Email: dave.odonoghue@independentcolleges.ie
Phone: +353 (0)1 635 1196
Liam Doran – Joint Head of School of Professional Accountancy
Email: liam.doran@independentcolleges.ie
Phone: +353 (0)1 635 1194
Brendan Gainey – Director, International Office
Email: brendan.gainey@independentcolleges.ie
Phone: +353 (0)86 812 9983
ACCA Connect
2 Central Quay
89 Hydepark Street
Glasgow, United kingdom G3 8BW
Email: info@accaglobal.com Web: www.accaglobal.com
Phone: +44 141 582 2000
ACCA Ireland
9 Leeson Park,Dublin 6, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)1 498 8900
Web: www.ireland.accaglobal.com
Course Duration
Full Time
Course Fees
Full time: €920 per subject
Part time:
Syllabus
A Full Syllabus with subject details is available on the ACCA website at
What We Offer
Salient features of ACCA full time at Independent Colleges include:
- Extensive lecture/contact hours
- Thorough coverage of all topics covered on the ACCA syllabus
- Application of theory
- Extensive use of practice questions (including past examination questions)
- Small class sizes allow students to discuss topics with peers and lecturers
- Regular class/progress tests to examine understanding of each topic
- Easy access to lecturers
- All relevant study materials provided at the beginning of the programme and updates given throughout the teaching period
- Library and study facilities on campus
- Timetables that allow students to balance work and self study
- On line support – Access to moodle; the college Intranet
- Mock exams with comprehensive feedback at the end of the programme
Requirements
ACCA offers various entry points on to the ACCA Qualification, depending on your age and previous academic qualifications.
Minimum entry requirements
- Two A Levels and three GCSEs or equivalent in five separate subjects, including English and Mathematics.
Mature Student Entry Route (MSER)
- Normally over age 21
- No academic qualifications required
- Must pass the equivalent of Papers F2, Management Accounting and F3, Financial Accounting within two years before further progression in the ACCA exams is permitted.
Graduate-entry route
- Relevant degree holders from ACCA-accredited institutions may be exempted from all nine exams within the Fundamentals level and register directly at the Professional level. Degrees with some relevance may also qualify for exemptions
Access to ACCA via CAT qualification
- No academic qualifications required
- Sit Certified Accounting Technician
- Sit the (CAT) qualification first and then transfer to the Skills module of the ACCA Qualification by claiming exemption from the first three papers in the Knowledge module.
Summary of entry requirements for Irish School Leaving Students
Qualification |
ACCA |
The Irish Leaving Certificate in at least five separate subjects (including Mathematics & English) with at least 3 subjects at Higher (ARD) Level (Grade C3 or above) and at least 2 subjects at Grade D3 or above, either at Higher (ARD) or Ordinary (Gnath) Level |
Sufficient for Registration |
2 passes at GCE / VCE A Level (grades A-E) PLUS 3 GCSE / Vocational GCSE / GCE O Level passes (grades 1-6 / A-C) In Maths and English |
Sufficient for Registration |
1 GCE / VCE A Level pass (grades A-E) PLUS 2 GCE / VCE AS Level (Supplementary / Subsidiary) passes (grades A-E) |
Sufficient for Registration |
Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education (double award – 12 units)/ Advanced General National Vocational Qualification |
Sufficient for Registration |
3 LCCI Higher passes PLUS 2 LCCI Intermediate Level passes In Maths and English |
Sufficient for Registration |
Junior Certificate |
Insufficient for Registration |
National Certificate Business Studies - Pass |
Sufficient for Registration |
