This diploma is specifically designed for those with previous qualifications in accounting (either through completion of a cognate degree or as a holder of the ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business. This Level 8 programme builds on existing foundation knowledge and understanding and develops strong broad and financial quality and skills required by financial personnel in intermediate employment positions.
It provides an opportunity for those with some accounting qualifications or experience to upskill or transition from related fields and will ensure that they are well placed to secure employment in areas including accountancy firms, accountancy posts in companies around the country, positions in the banking, other financial services sectors and any other accounts related positions. It is suited to those who wish to upskill to meet the demand outlined in this document for newly qualified and part-qualified accountants or for those in the SME sector who require formal training. It is also suitable for those who wish to reskill or transition from another career, such as those in the hospitality industry affected by the pandemic.
The diploma is a standalone qualification but is also represents progression towards attaining a full qualification as an accountant. Subject to RPL, learners must complete the following 4 modules.
Corporate and Business Law – skills and knowledge of the general legal framework relating to business with particular emphasis on company law.
Performance Management – apply management accounting techniques to quantitative and qualitative information.
Taxation- develop knowledge and skills relating to the tax system for both individuals and companies.
My Career, My Responsibility – covers CV preparation/interview skills, career planning, networking and making a positive impact, time management skills as well as learning how to communicate with influence.
The Course provides an opportunity for those with some accounting qualifications or experience to upskill or transition from related fields and will ensure that they are well placed to secure employment in areas including accountancy firms, accountancy posts in companies around the country, positions in the banking, other financial services sectors and any other accounts related positions. It is suited to those who wish to upskill to meet the demand outlined in this document for newly qualified and part-qualified accountants or for those in the SME sector who require formal training. It is also suitable for those who wish to reskill or transition from another career, such as those in the hospitality industry affected by the pandemic.
To be eligible for the Diploma learners must have passed or qualify for exemptions from the Applied Knowledge subjects of the ACCA. Decisions on exemptions will be made by the ACCA based on the attached RPL policy and will be based on previous course of study such as a cognate degree (Accounting, Business, Finance etc) or on successfully completing previous subjects with the ACCA.
This diploma is specifically designed for those with previous qualifications in accounting (either through completion of a cognate degree or as a holder of the ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business. This Level 8 programme builds on existing foundation knowledge and understanding and develops strong broad and financial quality and skills required by financial personnel in intermediate employment positions.
The diploma is a standalone qualification but is also represents progression towards attaining a full qualification as an accountant. Subject to RPL, learners must complete the following 4 modules.
Corporate and Business Law – skills and knowledge of the general legal framework relating to business with particular emphasis on company law.
Performance Management – apply management accounting techniques to quantitative and qualitative information.
Taxation – develop knowledge and skills relating to the tax system for both individuals and companies.
My Career, My Responsibility – covers CV preparation/interview skills, career planning, networking and making a positive impact, time management skills as well as learning how to communicate with influence. Supervised work experience- learners pursuing ACCA qualifications must complete supervised work experience known as the Practical
Evening and some Weekends.
Online and Dublin city centre – AccountancySchool.ie – 5 Lad Lane, Dublin 2
Blended Delivery – Courses can be taken fully online or with a mix of online and some classroom attendance (Covid dependent)
