| Course Name |
Accounting & Finance |
| Course Provider |
Kerry College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Kerry ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M2102 ACCA |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
| Introductory Certificate |
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Association of Chartered Certified Accountants |
None |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Tralee |
| Course Content |
The ACCA Certificate in Accounting and Finance is part of the ACCA Foundations in Accountancy suite and is suitable for students who wish to obtain a one year qualification in business with a specific emphasis on accounting. The course is accredited by ACCA; which is the largest and fastest-growing global professional accountancy body in the world with over 500,000 members and students in 173 countries. An ACCA qualification is sought after by many potential employers. |
| FET Code |
5M2102 - Business Studies
5N1350 - Applied Economics
5N1977 - Spreadsheet Methods
5N1421 - Taxation
5N0690 - Communications
5N1348 - Accounting Manual & Computerised
5N1546 - Payroll Manual & Computerised
6N4166 - Financial Reporting
5N1356 - Work Experience |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Certification
Certificate in Accounting and Finance:
QQI Level 5 Component Certificates from 5M2102
Work Experience
Work Experience is a core element of this programme providing an opportunity to put skills developed on the programme into use in a real working environment. It allows students to create links with employers. |
| Alternative Entry |
Students with Particular Needs
Applications from students with disabilities and / or particular educational needs are welcome and these applicants are invited to the College to discuss their needs. |
| Course Fee |
Expand+Fees:
Application Fee
10 payable online when submitting application.
Registration Fee
150 registration fee payable online by registration day on order to secure the offered place. This is non-refundable.
Government Levy
200 Governm...
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Application Fee
10 payable online when submitting application.
Registration Fee
150 registration fee payable online by registration day on order to secure the offered place. This is non-refundable.
Government Levy
200 Government Levy. To be paid online by 30th October. However exemptions apply if you are a holder of a valid medical card or in receipt of a SUSI Grant or Back to Education Allowance.
Only refundable if student leaves the programme before end of September.
Student Services Fee
A standard charge of 50 per programme is payable by 30th September online.
Materials Charge
This amount depends on the chosen programme.
It covers the cost of essential materials, workshops, guest speakers etc. Full information on this fee for your chosen programme will be available from the college office/website. Materials fees are only refundable on a case by case basis.
Tuition Fee
Free to EU Nationals.
Students who are non-EU nationals are subject to economic fees set by Department of Education and Skills. Enquiries to Further Education Section of the Department of Education and Skills.
Certification Fee
Payment online no later than 30th January. At the time of going to print all Certification Fees for Level 5 certification fees are 50 and Level 6 certification fees are 80.
Medical card holders are exempt from this fee.
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| Financial Support |
Expand+FINANCIAL SUPPORT
It is not necessary to wait until an offer of a place has been made to apply for financial assistance. The following are the two main forms of financial aid available for KCFE students:
SUSI
Student Maintenance Grant:
This mea...
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It is not necessary to wait until an offer of a place has been made to apply for financial assistance. The following are the two main forms of financial aid available for KCFE students:
SUSI
Student Maintenance Grant:
This means tested grant is a source of financial help available to students on full time Post Leaving Certificate/ Further Education programmes. Check out all grant application information on www.studentfinance.ie SUSI, the grant body, provides a support desk for queries regarding grants, eligibility and the application process. The support desk can be contacted at support@susidetb.ie or alternatively contact 0761 087874.
Back to Education Allowance:
Mature students may qualify for assistance by means of Back to Education Allowance which allows adults to return to full time education while continuing to get income support. People in receipt of certain social welfare payments can retain payments whilst participating on our PLC/Further Education programmes. All BTEA information is available from the Department of Social Protection /your local Social Welfare Office.
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| Interview |
Interviews will take place in May and at the end of August/beginning of September. |
| Application Date |
Applications accepted up to 30th September 2017.
Online applications for the next academic year will open in February 2017. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Courses will commence in September 2017
150 Registration fee to be paid online by registration day in order to secure the offered place. This is non-refundable. |
| Application Fee |
10 |
| Application Fee Date |
10 submitted with application form before closing date. |
| Subjects Taught |
AACCA Modules
Recording Financial Transactions
Management Information
Maintaining Financial Records
Managing Costs and Finance
QQI Modules
Spreadsheet Methods
Communications
Work Experience
Business Law |
| Mature Entry Places |
Mature students are invited to apply. Formal academic qualifications do not apply. |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate, LCVP, LCA or a Level 4. Mature students are very welcome. Access to this programme will be decided by interview. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+PROGRESSION TO FURTHER EDUCATION AND HIGHER EDUCATION:
Graduates who successfully complete this course can progress to the ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business (one year course also available at KCFE). On completion of the Diploma, students can ...
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Graduates who successfully complete this course can progress to the ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business (one year course also available at KCFE). On completion of the Diploma, students can then transfer to the ACCA Professional Qualification, where they will be exempt from a number of exams. The Professional Qualification trains graduates to become fully qualified ACCA accountants Alternatively, Institutes of Technology and other colleges offer opportunities for further studies. Check with the admissions office of any institution you are interested in attending as exemptions may be available for subjects on these courses.
EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS:
Employment prospects from this course are many and varied. Every organisation/business requires Finance personnel. Graduates can expect to secure employment in accountancy practices, finance and payroll departments of both public and private sector organisations. Examples of organisations include Government Departments, County Councils, Banks and other Financial Institutions, Manufacturing and Service Organisations.
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| Further Enquiries |
The Principal,
Kerry College of Further Education,
(Formerly named Tralee Community College)
Tel: 066 712 1741
Email: info@kerryfe.ie
Website: www.kerryfe.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |