Course Summary

MTU has been awarded Gold Status as part ACCA Approved Learning Partners. Gold status is awarded to tuition providers who have demonstrated that they can meet a range of challenging performance targets set by ACCA.

Department(s)

Organisation and Professional Development

Timing Details

Tuesday 6pm – 10pm & Wednesday 6.30pm – 9.00pm

All part-time programmes at MTU will run subject to sufficient student numbers. Where a programme cannot proceed, applicants will be contacted and advised on alternative study options.   Students should note that fees quoted relate to the academic year 2022-2023 only and are subject to change on an annual basis. Except where stated, course fees cover the cost of tuition only. *See note below.   Registration fees for professional bodies etc. are payable separately to these institutions. Students will be notified of their fees by e-mail to their MTU  e-mail account and in all cases, course fees must be paid before attending lectures. For more information on fees, please visit fees/students

 

Course Fee: €1,500 (excludes examination fee)
MTU fee to be paid on registration

 

Professional Accountancy Courses

*Note: Registration fees, annual subscription, examination fees etc. are payable to Professional Bodies for each of the accountancy courses. These are not included in the course fees quoted. Please take note of the closing dates for examination registration. Before accepting a place on this course, students are reminded to ensure that they have clearly understood all the terms of their enrolment with MTU, in particular clauses concerning refunds, deferments, waivers, course transfers, and visa applications (when applicable).

 

MTU has been awarded Gold Status as part ACCA Approved Learning Partners. Gold status is awarded to tuition providers who have demonstrated that they can meet a range of challenging performance targets set by ACCA.

 

Delivery & Duration

Tuesday 6.00pm - 10.00pm and Wednesday 6.30pm - 9pm for one academic year.

The Diploma is suitable for those aspiring to work or already working in the following types of roles
 

• basic bookkeeping;
• trainee accountant in a commercial organisation or accounting practice;
• accounts clerk in public or private sector.
   

The Diploma in Accounting and Business is broadly equivalent to HND level/equivalent to the first year of a degree.
 

Subjects

• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Business and Technology
• Foundations in Professionalism (offered entirely online via ACCA).

 

Progression

Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Accounting and Business via Foundations in Accountancy can either:
transfer to the ACCA Qualification and commence their studies at F4 onwards of the ACCA Qualification

OR

continue to study for the Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) Qualification.
 

However, please note students who continue with the CAT Qualification will have to complete a further 6 CAT exams and gain one year’s relevant work experience. The CAT qualification involves completing 9 exams, three of which you will have completed as part of the Diploma in Accounting in Business, and one year’s relevant work experience.

 

Course Structure

Subjects Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, and Business and Technology will be taught from October to May with examinations taking place in early June.

 

Award

Diploma in Accounting & Business
 

Awarding Body

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
 

Exemptions

Candidates may be eligible to apply for Exemptions. These may be viewed at www.accaglobal.com/exemptions
 

Registration Details

Students must register online with ACCA by December at W: www.accaglobal.com/applynow and also register directly with ACCA for paper based exams.

Note: ACCA registration, exam and exemption (if applicable) fees are payable directly to ACCA. CIT fee to be paid on registration.

Institute Information

ACCA Ireland, 
La Touche House, 
1st Floor, 
IFSC, 
Dublin,  D01 R5P3
T:  01 4475678  
E:  info@accaglobal.com
www.accaglobal.com

• Online application is open for course commencing 12th September 2022.
   
• Please note that applicants will be required to pay an acceptance fee of €500 online if a place on a course is offered. This fee is deductible from the overall course fee.

  Note: You will not be charged for applying for the programme by clicking the 'apply now' button, you are only asked to pay an acceptance fee if a place is offered to you and you wish to accept it.
   

• Registration Details
  Students must register online with ACCA by December at
  W: www.accaglobal.com/applynow and also register directly with ACCA for paper based exams.
  
  
  Note: ACCA* registration, exam and exemption (if applicable) fees are payable directly to ACCA. MTU fee to be paid on registration.
  
   
• Some candidates may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning based on previous academic or work experience.  If you think  you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning, please check out www.cit.ie/rpl
  
   
• ACCA registration, exam and exemption (if applicable) fees are payable directly to ACCA.

         ACCA Ireland,
         9 Leeson Park,
         Dublin 6
         T: 01 4475678
         E: info@ie.accaglobal.com
         W: www.accaglobal.com

 

Course commences 12th September 2022

 

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Martin O'Sullivan
martin.osullivan@mtu.ie
021 433 5904