Accounting - Limerick
Subjects taught
What modules will I study?
Semester 1
Cost Accounting and Decision Making Credits: 15
Personal and Business Tax Credits: 15
Semester 2
Audit Planning and Implementation Credits: 15
Transaction Tax Applications Credits: 15
Entry requirements
Students are expected to have a minimum of a 2.2 Honours Bachelor Degree (Level 8) in a non-finance and accounting or a non-cognate discipline or approved equivalent qualification.
Or
A level 7 qualification in a non-finance and accounting or a non-cognate discipline and at least 1 year relevant professional
Non-EU nationals must provide evidence of ability to follow classes in English (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent). Applicants may be required to attend TUS for an interview. Zoom interviews may be arranged for international students.
Duration
1 year
Post Course Info
Are there opportunities for further study?
Those who complete the Certificate in Personal and Transaction Taxation will be eligible to apply for an exemption from Professional Accountancy Examinations and may also apply to enter the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Accounting under TUS's transfer and progression policies.
What are the career prospects?
Positions that graduates can work in include:
Trainee Accountant in professional practice, industry and/or the public sector
Trainee Tax Advisor
Funds Analyst
General management opportunities across a range of sectors
Secondary School Teaching (subject to the pursuit a Professional Master of Education (PME) degree programme)
Leading employers include Deloitte, EY, PwC, Grant-Thornton, BDO, Mazars, BOI and Northern Trust"