Accounting and Finance (Honours) South East Technological University

Overview

The Finance (Honours) programme from South East Technological University  is accredited by various professional accounting bodies and boasts maximum available exemptions for those students wishing to pursue a professional accounting qualification. Further exemptions are available with the Irish Taxation Institute allowing graduates the opportunity to pursue various roles in taxation.

Mathematics and English are good indicator subjects for a career in accounting. Mathematics is useful as Accounting is a mathematical subject. English is important as you will need to explain complex accounting concepts to non-accountants in simple language. The course will start your journey to a professional accounting qualification which will open local, national and international career opportunities.

Career opportunities:

Graduate opportunities exist as a trainee accountant in professional services firms such as Ernst & Young (EY), Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC), Grant Thornton, Deloitte, KPMG and the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC).

Many graduates also find employment in accountancy practices, industry, government roles and in the financial services sectors such as banking, insurance, financial analysis and fund management.

A period of further study will allow the graduate to qualify as a professional accountant.

Completion of a Professional Master's in Education (PME) will allow the graduate to pursue a career in post-primary teaching.