Foundations in Accounting ACCA
This course may lead to employment in a junior clerical role or to professional studies with ACCA, ACA, CIMA and CPA with possible subject exemptions.
| Award Name | Foundation Level - Diploma (RQF Level 3) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Association of Chartered Certified Accountants |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Foundation Level - Diploma (RQF Level 2) |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Association of Chartered Certified Accountants |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Level - Diploma (RQF Level 3) | Association of Chartered Certified Accountants | ||
| Foundation Level - Diploma (RQF Level 2) | Association of Chartered Certified Accountants |
Duration
1 Year Full Time
Entry Requirements
This course is open entry. No prior exams are required.
Mature applicants are welcome
All applicants whose first language is not English may be tested at entry
All applicants may be interviewed
Use of a computer / laptop and
Wi-Fi are desirable
Careers / Further progression
Education Progression
On successful completion students may transfer to the Diploma in Accounting and Business ACCA1
We are extremely proud to recognise the outstanding academic achievements of a number of our students:
2011/2012: Michaela Krieblova
Paper MA2, Managing Costs and Finance (3rd in Ireland and joint 15th in the world)
Paper MA1, Management Information (1st in Ireland and 2nd in the world)
2012/2013: Brendan Fitzpatrick
Paper MA 1, Management Information, Brendan (joint 1st in Ireland and joint 5th in the world)
Paper MA2, Managing Costs and Finance (2nd place in Ireland and 11th place in the world)
Paper FA1, Recording Financial Transactions (joint 3rd in Ireland and joint 5th in the world)
Paper FA2, Maintaining Financial Records (1st place in Ireland and 5th place worldwide)
Further information
Start Date: September to May.
The SUSI Grant Scheme is for qualifying Further Education students and operates through The Department of Education and Skills. www.susi.ie
Introduction to accounting concepts and techniques
Course modules
MA1 Management Information
FA1 Recording Financial Transactions
MA2 Managing Costs and Finance
FA2 Maintaining Financial Records
Work Experience
Work experience is an essential part of all our programmes. The College assists students in finding suitable work placements and monitors and assesses their performance in the work place.
Career Opportunites
This course equips graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to work in a Accountancy or Financial position.
The ACCA qualification enjoys full international recognition which qualifies its members to work anywhere in the world.
Rathmines College,
Town Hall,
Rathmines,
Dublin 6
D06 Y6R3
Tel: 01 497 5334
Email: info@rc.cdetb.ie