Overview Consider Accounting & Finance if you are interested in: obtaining an in-depth knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of accounting and finance studying accounting and finance together, gaining technical accounting and strong financial analysis skills pursuing a career in accounting after graduation but have the flexibility of an alternate career in finance benefiting from exemptions from all of CAP 1 examinations from Chartered Accountants Ireland and equivalent examination papers from the ACCA, CIMA and CPA professional accounting bodies Accountancy prizes Some of the top accountancy practices in Ireland, and one accounting institute, sponsor prizes on this degree course. The prizes are awarded annually to the top student in each year. KPMG sponsors the first year prize, Ernst & Young, RBK and CIMA each sponsor a second year prize, and PWC sponsor the third year prize.

Career Options Graduates are likely to be primarily focused on a professional accountancy qualification, but may also consider careers in banking and financial institutions, stock exchange and trading, economic or finance research, and the civil service.