Accounting - Letterkenny
Our Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Accounting degree provides Level 7 graduates with the opportunity to achieve their Level 8 degree and gain further exemptions from professional accounting bodies.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time add-on
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
This is a one year add-on Honours Degree course for students who hold a level 7 Bachelor of Business in Accounting or equivalent.
Careers / Further progression
Career Pathways
The main employers are:
• Large Multinationals
• Accountancy Practice
• Public Service
Graduate Careers
Graduate careers typically include:
• Qualified Accountant (ICA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Taxation
• Banking
• Financial Services / FinTech
Follow-on Courses
Follow up programmes elsewhere include:
• Master of Arts in Accounting
• Higher Diploma in Business in Finance & Technology (FinTech)
• Master of Science in Strategy, Enterprise & Innovation.
Further information
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Is this course for me?
Our Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Accounting degree provides Level 7 graduates with the opportunity to achieve their Level 8 degree and gain further exemptions from professional accounting bodies.
Our 1 year Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Accounting add-on degree adds up to a successful career in the world of accounting and finance.
Few careers can be more fulfilling or exciting than accountancy. This programme provides our graduates with the necessary skills to reach the very top of their profession.
Our accounting courses also attract generous exemptions from the examinations of professional accountancy bodies including ICA, ACCA, CPA and CIMA - subject to annual review. You’ll also have the opportunity to progress to our MA in Accounting which offers even further significant exemptions.
Covering everything from Advanced Management Accounting & Finance to Financial Reporting and Auditing, graduates pursue careers in diverse fields including Accounting, Taxation, Banking and Financial Services.
Mandatory Modules
Semester 1
• Capital Gains Tax & VAT
• Business Finance
• Financial Reporting 2
• Digital Business
Semester 2
• Strategic Management
• Advanced Management Accounting & Business Finance
• Auditing
Professional Recognition
Maximum exemptions from the examinations of professional accountancy bodies including ICA, ACCA, CPA and CIMA (subject to annual review).
Further Information
Department Administration: +353 (0)74 918 6211 / +353 (0)74 918 6210
Head of Department Patricia Doherty
Email: Patricia.Doherty@lyit.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 918 6202