Expand+All students entering a NEW programme in 2017/18 should apply online at www.susi.ie This includes students who are completing a Level 6/7 programme and progressing with their studies to a Level 7/8.

Students who are awarded Maintenance Grants will...

Hide-All students entering a NEW programme in 2017/18 should apply online at www.susi.ie This includes students who are completing a Level 6/7 programme and progressing with their studies to a Level 7/8.

Students who are awarded Maintenance Grants will have payments made directly by SUSI into the bank account designated by the student.

Payments are subject to the students continued registration and attendance on their programme.

Continuing Students
Grants awarded under the student grant schemes are usually reviewed each year. Students holding a SUSI student grant in 2016/17, and are continuing their studies on this programme in the next academic year, should login to www.susi.ie with
the username and password of the awarded grant application.

For more information on grants:
Grants Helpline
Tel. 059 9175113
Fax. 059 9175005
Email: grants@itcarlow.ie

Expand+This programme is an advanced entry programme open to applicants who have completed the first 2 years of business studies programmes including financial accounting; quantitative techniques; economics; management; business application; business resear...

Hide-This programme is an advanced entry programme open to applicants who have completed the first 2 years of business studies programmes including financial accounting; quantitative techniques; economics; management; business application; business research methods; organisational behaviour; operational management; business finance and a choice of electives.

What is Accounting and Finance?
Accounting and finance are an integral part of any organisation. Accountants provide essential information and professional advice to help individuals and organisations make the right financial and business decisions.

What is this programme about?
The programme will equip students with a high level of competence in accountancy, information technology and management skills, qualifying graduates to make an immediate contribution to the business community.

In Year 3, students who opt for Accounting study specialist subjects in more detail. Additional specialist choices can be made from the elective list depending on student’s area of interest.

This programme is recognised for subject exemptions from the Professional accounting bodies:
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants; (CPA) Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland (ICA); The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

Expand+What exemptions are available from professional bodies? Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA)
• Formation 1 and Formation 2 – all subjects
• Professional 1 – Corporate Reporting, Managerial Finance and Auditing

Institute ...

Hide-What exemptions are available from professional bodies? Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA)
• Formation 1 and Formation 2 – all subjects
• Professional 1 – Corporate Reporting, Managerial Finance and Auditing

Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland (ICAI)
• CA Proficiency 1 (CAP 1) – all subjects Subject to a minimum 2.2 Honours Degree and a minimum mark of 50% in exempted topics, with 40% minimum in prior years in identified base subjects.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Certified Accounting Technician – All subjects
• ACCA Qualification – all subjects

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Certificate level – all subjects
• Operational Level – P1 Performance Operations and F1 Financial Operations
• Management Level – performance
• P2 Performance Management and F2 Financial Management.

Expand+What will I be able to do when I finish the programme?
Accountants play a pivotal role in most organisations and the Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting and Finance Degree opens many diverse, challenging and rewarding career opportunities. ...

Hide-What will I be able to do when I finish the programme?
Accountants play a pivotal role in most organisations and the Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting and Finance Degree opens many diverse, challenging and rewarding career opportunities. Many graduates find employment in the financial services sectors working in banking, insurance, financial analysis and fund management and many other areas. A period of further study will allow the graduate to qualify as a professional accountant. There are many career opportunities available in sectors such as: consultancy; taxation; financial markets; banking and insurance; education and the public sector.

What follow-on study opportunities are available?
Graduates are eligible to progress to a Research or Taught Master’s Degree at IT Carlow and other institutions. Graduates may also take professional accountancy exams to further their qualifications.