Program Overview

Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Overview

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) is a professional accountancy body that offers a range of programs for individuals seeking to become certified public accountants. The CPA program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to succeed in the accounting profession.

Course Details

• Type: Professional
• Duration: 3 years
• Validated by: CPA

Course Structure

The CPA program consists of several modules, including:

• Strategic - Compulsory:
  • Advanced Financial Reporting
  • Strategy & Leadership
  • Advanced Taxation Strategy
  • Audit Practice & Assurance Services (Available from Cork or E-Learning)
  • Strategic Corporate Finance
• Data Analytics for Finance: Offered by CPA directly

Lecturers

• Umesh Rana: Griffith Professional Accountancy, Dublin City Centre
• Aongus O'Grady: Griffith Professional Accountancy, Dublin City Centre
• Alan Brooks: Business, Dublin Main Campus
• Paula Byrne: Griffith Professional Accountancy, Dublin City Centre

Timetable

• Full Course: €670
• Repeat Course: €569

How to Apply

• Registered Griffith Professional Accountancy students: Please click the 'Apply Now' button and choose 'I am an existing Griffith Student' to log in to your myGriffith account.
• Sponsored students: Complete the Sponsorship Form (PDF file) during online registration.
• Instalment Payment plan: Available for April 2025 courses. Complete the Instalment Application Form during online registration.

Recent Winners

• 2023: Conor Molloy, 1st in Ireland for AFR, ATX, and AAA
• 2021: Darren Conaty, 1st in Ireland for CPA
• 2021: Codruta Buzea, 1st in Ireland for CPA Financial Module

Previous Winners

• 2023: Tshimangadzo Rakhuhu, 1st in Ireland for Foundation Financial Accounting
• 2023: Melanie Smith, 1st in Ireland for Foundation Management Accounting
• 2023: Mary Clavin, 1st in Ireland for Foundation Taxation
• 2023: Ashlyn Flynn, 1st in Ireland for Foundation Management Fundamentals
• 2023: Mark Tyler, 1st in Ireland for Professional Financial Reporting
• 2023: Aisling McCann, 1st in Ireland for Professional Managerial Finance
• 2023: Angelique Dongo, 1st in Ireland for Professional Advanced Taxation
• 2023: Liam O'Connor, 1st in Ireland for Professional Corporate Law
• 2023: Eoghan Briody, 1st in Ireland for Strategic Strategic Corporate Finance

Related Courses

• ATI (Accounting Technicians Ireland): Extensive career opportunities, part-time classes with live streaming, video recorded classes
• ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants): Approved learning partner, flexible learning options, 50 years of success
• ACCA Diploma in Accounting & Business: 12 Month Commitment, internationally recognised qualification, option to progress to professional exams

Related Articles

• Paula Byrne returns to Cork for ATX: Blog, 05 March 2022
• Support from Mr. ACCA himself: Blog, 01 April 2022