Bachelor of Arts in Accounting (Honours) Atlantic Technological University - Sligo Campus, Ireland

After three years, graduates will hold an honours degree in Accounting and will qualify for generous exemptions from all the professional accountancy bodies in Ireland. The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, case studies, problem-based learning and computer laboratory work. Students develop a detailed comprehension of core concepts and principles in accounting and will have the ability to apply this knowledge in problem-solving.

WHY ATU SLIGO ACCOUNTING?

This degree is highly commended by all of the professional accountancy bodies. No other university in Ireland offers more exemptions from the professional accountancy exams than ATU Sligo.

On completion of the three-year programme, graduates are exempt from all CAP1 examinations with Chartered Accountants Ireland; three applied knowledge and six applied skills examinations with ACCA; all examinations up to Professional 2 stage with CPA; Certificate and Operational Level (except for Operational case study exam) with CIMA.

The key skills built into the degree means graduates are well-grounded and prepared for a career in accountancy, or further study in:

• Business finance, accounting and reporting
• Taxation
• Management principles and strategic management
• Business law, economics and human resource management
• Marketing and enterprise
• Personal financial services

Graduates from this stimulating and challenging degree have the competence to work in the finance function of any organisation, large or small, both in Ireland and internationally. Many graduates work in banking and financial services or may choose a teaching career; such is the broad range of options open to students.