Program Overview

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Accounting & Finance (TU785)

Overview

The Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Finance is a one-year program that prepares students for a career in accounting and finance. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in financial reporting, taxation, auditing, and finance, as well as digital skills in accounting, payroll, and reporting software.

Program Details

TU Code

TU785

NFQ Level

Level 7

Award Type

Major

Award

Bachelor of Business

Duration

1 year

Number of Places

50

Location

Blanchardstown, Tallaght

What is... Accounting & Finance?

The program focuses on core financial reporting, taxation, auditing, and finance in semester 1, complemented with strong digital skills. In semester 2, students can choose to either go on a relevant work placement for 12 weeks or take an alternative suite of modules.

Module & Assessment Breakdown

View a visual summary of the module map, credits, and assessment breakdown: Module Map AF Programme Visual Summary TU785

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Appropriate Level 6 award (120 higher credits), or an equivalent, in a related area.
• Proof of foundation exams held with either ACCA, CPA, or ATI.

Advanced Entry

Advanced Entry applications are accepted to this course. To qualify, applicants must be currently studying, completing, or have successfully completed studies at Level 6, 7, or 8 in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or an equivalent, in a related area.

English Language Requirements

If English is not the first language, evidence of English language proficiency is required.

Schedule

• Semester 1: approximately 20 contact hours scheduled Monday to Friday between 9am and 6pm.
• Semester 2: Placement 5 days per week with employer (or) 2 days on campus modules with independent study over the other days.

Career Opportunities

This level 7 program leaves graduates employment-ready, excellently placed with respect to professional accountancy exemptions, and with a strong suite of industry-relevant IT skills.

Module Listing

Year One

Semester 1

• Auditing 1 [Mandatory
• Financial Accounting: Preparation & Interpretation of Accounts & Accounting Regulation
• Financial Management 1
• Income Tax
• Management Accounting: Cost Accumulation, Planning & Control
• Business Systems Analysis
• French for Business 3a
• German for Business 3a
• Operations Management 1
• Spanish for Business 3a

Semester 2

• Advanced Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting: Decision Making & Performance Measurement
• Income Tax & Corporation Tax
• Computerised Accounting
• Auditing 2
• Databases for Business
• Operations Management 2
• French for Business 3b
• German for Business 3b
• Spanish for Business 3b

Progression

On successful completion of the program, grades permitting, students will have gained 2 additional ACCA and 2 CPA professional exam exemptions and have the opportunity to progress to level 8 Honours Degree in Accounting and Finance.

What Our Students Say

Small classes, excellent lecturers, and a well-balanced course structure combine to create a high-quality learning environment delivering content relevant to professional employer demands. Lecturers are extremely approachable and supportive, which fosters an environment in which students can reach their full potential and accelerate their professional career. I would highly recommend the course to all those who are interested in accounting and aiming to undertake professional accounting exams.

This course prepares each individual student for the workplace, by giving particular attention to the skills that they would need to become a successful accountant. The lecturers are approachable and take time out of their day to help any students with any queries they may have. The content of the course aligns with the professional accounting bodies and in turn this gives a greater degree of preparation than most other accounting courses.

At final year level, the lecturers are involved in preparing every student for the workplace before they complete the course in May, and are always on hand to offer advice when needed.