UG Prospectus 2025

34 WhyDCU? − Generous exemptions fromexaminations of professional accounting bodies − Continued high level of recruitment by all the leading accounting firms − Options to specialise in a range of areas, including accounting, finance and management, or go on to a year long Masters upon completion of Year 3 − Student-friendly, congenial environment with excellent, supportive and friendly lecturers − Sponsored prizes fromKPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Grant Thornton, Mazars, Kavanaghfennel andCIMA – awarded to top students (see dcu.ie/DC115 for more details) About You Are you a logical thinker? Do you like problemsolving? Are you interested in how businesses and organisations operate in adding value to their activities? Are you looking for an exciting and dynamic career where you canwork in any business sector anywhere in theworld? If you have not studied accounting previously, don’t worry. Prior knowledge of accounting is not a specific course requirement, introductory classes will be provided to give you the basics youwill need. Additional Requirements In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the University (see page 174), the following entry requirements apply: minimum of O4 or H6 inMathematics. Understanding: Accounting and Finance The BA in Accounting and Finance at DCU is Ireland’s premier course for those wishing to pursue careers as accountants and financial services professionals. This is an extremely popular course, the first of its kind in Ireland, and continues to be highly regarded by the accounting and financial services professions. Course Structure The course develops top-quality graduates who can think critically and creatively, andwho have technical expertise and well-developed decision-making and problem-solving skills. The goal of the course is to give you in-depth knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of accounting and finance, as well as an understanding of the business, legal, taxation and IT context of this work. These skills will help you to succeed in accounting, finance, taxation or related careers. The 3 year course is structured around 3main areas: − Accounting: financial andmanagement accounting are studied from Irish and international perspectives. Taxation, auditing and professional ethicsmodules are also offered − Finance: a thorough foundation in the principles of economics, corporate finance and topics such as investments is provided − Business: a rounded understanding of the principles of business is developed through the study of subjects such as commercial and company law, psychology, marketing, HR, management, communications, IT, business strategy and newenterprise development If youwish, youmay choose to study 1 of 3 European languages (French or German or Spanish) as part of the course. You can study a language throughout your course or in Year 1 only, depending on your preference. Exemptions Graduates are granted generous exemptions from the examinations of professional accountancy bodies. Current exemptions include: 1. CharteredAccountants Ireland (CAI): 2.2Honours graduates gain full exemption from the CAP1 2. Association of CharteredCertified Accountants (ACCA): Exemption fromF1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F7, F8, F9 at fundamental level 3. Chartered Institute ofManagement Accountants (CIMA): Exemption fromC1, C2, C3, C4, C5, P1, P2, F1 4. Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (ICPAI): Formation Levels – full exemption; Professional Level 1 – exemption from Auditing andCorporate Reporting 5. Irish Taxation Institute (ITI): Exemption from3 out of 4 papers of Part 1 Note: All exemptions awarded are subject to annual reviewand revision by the various professional bodies, and depend on achieving clear passes on completion of specificmodules. BA inAccounting and Finance Become a leading professional inAccounting and go anywherewith your business career