Accounting and Finance Maynooth University

Overview

The  Accounting and Finance degree from Maynooth University is recognised by the professional accountancy bodies in Ireland (Chartered Accountants Ireland, ACCA, and CIMA). Upon its successful completion you will be exempt from the first level of their professional examinations (CAP1 and equivalent) and well on the road to your professional accounting qualification, which requires you to complete a series of professional exams as well as on-the-job training.

Key Features

• On this degree, you will learn how the financial systems and markets work. You also will learn how to compile, analyse, interpret and communicate essential information about the operations of a business - whether that business be a small firm, a publicly traded corporation or an NGO (non- governmental organisation).

• Throughout this degree you will engage with expert faculty, who foster an engaging, friendly, supportive and dynamic learning environment.

• You will also have the opportunity to pursue a four-year degree. You can choose between a work placement in a leading accounting or finance firm, or indeed a study year abroad, enabling you to combine what you learn in Maynooth University with insights into industry or another culture.

Career Options

The Accounting and Finance, Business and Accounting and Law and Accounting degrees have full CAP 1 exemptions. While graduates are likely to be primarily focused on a professional accountancy qualification, the numeracy skills, coupled with an ability to think critically and analytically, which are developed on this programme, are invaluable assets in a wide range of careers. Graduates have successful and rewarding careers in accounting, banking and financial services.

Many of the students continue to further postgraduate study in Accounting or Finance or one of a wide range of Business subjects at Maynooth University.