B Sc Accounting
Degree
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CAO Entry Points 2006:
480
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What is Accounting?
•Accounting is the language
of business
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Tax Planning
Raising Finance
Setting
Selling
Prices
Stock Exchange
Valuing
Companies
Accounting
Compliance
with Legal
Requirements
Management
Consultancy
Liquidations/
Receiverships
Auditing
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Accountants arrange start-ups
• Feasibility
• Budgets
• Grants
• Bank Finance
• Keeping Records
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Accountants help growth
• New Products
• Measure Profits
• Pay Dividends
• Keep the Taxman happy
• Go on the Stock Market
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What if a business fails?
• Pay staff
• Settle with Creditors
• Wind up the business
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Objective of Degree
To produce graduates with
• Broad Business Skills
• Inquiring minds
• An informed ethical framework
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Structure of Degree
• 4 years from 2007
• 6 months Industrial Placement in
year 3
• Equivalent to 12 lecture hours per
week
• Tutorials and computer practicals
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Subjects covered:
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Accounting
Finance
Economics
Information Systems
Law
Management & Marketing
Psychology
Statistics
Taxation
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About B Sc Accounting
• Very High Completion Rates
- 68 Intake in 2001:
65 Graduates in 2004
- 65 Intake in 2002:
61 Graduates in 2005
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65 Intake in 2003
59 Graduates in 2006
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Internationally recognised – Can work
at home or abroad
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High levels of student/employer
satisfaction
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Programme is interesting, relevant
and enjoyable
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No business subjects required in
Leaving Cert
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Fast-track to professional
accountancy qualifications
Best exemptions in Irish Chartered
Accountancy examinations for
undergrad degree
Accountants typically rise quickly to
management level in large companies
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Can pursue many other career
alternatives besides Accountancy
- Management Consultancy
- Taxation
- Banking
- Teaching
- Insurance
- General Business
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Student Support
• Team of experienced and helpful
staff
• Small intake with clear identity
• Tutorial backup for lectures
• Feedback on continuous
assessment element of each course
• Class rep system
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Accounting & Finance Society
Organises business events
Class Parties
Accounting & Finance Ball
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Contacts:
Programme Director:
• Mr. Derry Cotter,
Room 3.06, O’Rahilly Building
Phone: 021 – 4902613
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Departmental Office:
• Room 3.17, Block B, O’Rahilly Building
Phone: 021 – 4902506
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Departmental Website:
http://www.ucc.ie/accfin/